Girl Guides of Canada - Nova Scotia Council
CAMPING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
KWAH-EE CHAMPION
Position Description
Final July 2009, Rev Aug ’10, Rev Mar ‘15
Mission
Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada enables girls to be confident, resourceful and courageous, and to make a difference in the world.
Purpose:
Promote and administer the winter and summer provincial Kwahee camping experience for Guide and Pathfinder age members delivering a high standard of camping experience for all.
Accountability
Provincial Camping Adviser
Responsibilities
· Plan the Provincial Winter and Summer Kwahee Camps, promoting the development of a positive camp program.
· Promote outdoor activities, camping and acceptable environmental practices in a safe, fun girl focused setting.
· Ensure the camps meet the standards as set out in Safe Guide.
· Communicate proposal for location, theme and activities.
· Recruit members for the Provincial Kwahee volunteer staff.
· Assist the camp staff in the delivery of the event, including usage of provincial camping equipment.
· Seek input from all camp committee members on issues involving their area of experience and expertise.
· Maintain current knowledge of all camping and outdoor requirements in the girls programs in order to act as a resource person for the camps.
· Promote participation in Kwahee camps via Coastlines and website articles.
· Submit article for Coastlines to highlight event.
· Maintain a Kwahee Resource Manual that contains all pertinent information with an up to date copy at the Provincial Office including recommendations for the next year.
· Maintain an inventory of all camping supplies and ensure they are maintained for future use.
· Attend the Provincial / Area Advisory Conference and submit reports as requested.
· Attend trainings and workshops to keep skills up to date.
· Prepare and submit an annual timeline and budget request forms and working papers in preparation for annual budget.
· Promote and support two-way communication between all levels of Guiding.
· Meet with a group from the Provincial Camping Advisory team or a regular basis.
Term of Office:
The term of office will be as outlined by the By-laws of Girl Guides of Canada (a three-year term with a possibility of a two-year extension).
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