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Camp Counselor (otherwise known as ECC Tutors)
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Camp Director
Our program is especially great for anyone studying education, teaching or languages!
Is ECC for me?
Check out our video and decide for yourself!
Orientation is divided into two parts:
1) Theory: online videos
2) Practical: orientation in Italy OR Austria (location TBC)
All accepted volunteers must do both the theory & practical orientations. You will learn everything you need to know to go to camp, including sample games, songs, activities.
It is good to come with plenty of ideas of your own, and activities, arts and crafts and games that you could teach during the afternoon.
Orientation gives us the chance to get to know you and vice versa, and for us to place you at camps that we think you would be well suited to.
Where: Assisi, Italy OR Austria
(exact location TBC)
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June Orientation
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Arrival day for orientation: Mon 3rd June
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Orientation: Tue 4th June - Sat 8th June
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Depart for Camp: Sat 8th June
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You must be able to attend orientation.
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If you are unable to attend the June orientation, please still apply, because there will be a second orientation in July (and possibly a third - still TBD)
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Minimum volunteer dates: Orientation + 4 weeks of camp
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Possible end dates:
Last day of Camp Session 2: Friday 5th July
Departure Day from host family: Saturday 6th July
Last day of Camp Session 3: Friday 19th July
Departure Day from host family: Saturday 20th July
Last day of Camp Session 4: Friday 2nd August
Departure Day from host family: Saturday 3rd August
Last day of Camp Session 5: Friday 16th August
Departure Day from host family: Saturday 17th August
Last day of Camp Session 6: Friday 30th August
Departure Day from host family: Saturday 31st August
Application deadline: APPLY NOW!*
There is no specific deadline - the sooner you apply, the sooner we can consider your application and take you on as a volunteer! :)
*updated 12th May 2024
What does the ECC expect from an ECC CAMP COUNSELOR or CAMP DIRECTOR?
English camp is challenging, but the rewards are infinite. Volunteering as an ECC camp counselor will require you to:
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Represent your country and The E.C.C.
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Be a role model to campers and colleagues
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Provide an enjoyable and safe environment for the
campers
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Be active and keep a positive attitude at all times
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Be outgoing and eager to share your skills and culture with others
Being a camp counselor is intense and requires physical stamina and emotional maturity. It is a hard job and not for everyone.
Camp Counselor & Camp Director Requirements:
You need to:
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have a passport from the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa
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be a Native English speaker
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have no criminal convictions
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have no major medical or mental health diagnosis or medication in the past 5 years
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have no communicable diseases
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be full of energy and have a young but dependable mature outlook on life and work
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be adaptable & come with an open mind & a “go with the flow”, happy attitude
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be patient
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be ready to embrace a new culture that is different from your own
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be 18 years old by 1st June 2024
Camp Director Requirements:
As well as the list above, you also need to:
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be 20 years old by 1st June 2024
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have strong leadership & organisational skills
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punctual
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OPTIONAL: have some knowledge of the German or Italian language (however if you believe you would excel in this role without this skill, please still apply for a Camp Director position)