The Canadian Cancer Society’s Camp Goodtimes Family Camp provides an opportunity for families with a child diagnosed with cancer to reconnect, have fun and connect with a community who has similar experiences. Our scheduling includes time for rest and revitalization.

Why we need you: At the Canadian Cancer Society, we are committed to improving the cancer experience by helping people with cancer live their lives more fully.  You’ll play a vital role in the Camp Goodtimes Family Camp experience, hosting and supporting families through activity transitions and fostering connections among them. We need you!

Host role description:

• Assigned to 1 or 2 families as a host
• Spend time and engage the families in the activities of the weekend
• Support families through activity transitions and connecting with other families
• Will spend some time with the children of the families (with other hosts, children, and camp staff) without the parents/caregivers

At Camp Goodtimes we’re proud to have a diverse volunteer community varied in age, experience and backgrounds. We believe this makes for a strong and dynamic team that can help create special memories and experiences for all our campers. People from all walks of life with a variety of abilities and interests are welcome. To ensure the safety of our participants, volunteers must meet the following requirements:

• Volunteers must be at least 19 years of age.
• Volunteers must provide evidence of up-to-date immunizations. Information regarding immunizations is at the bottom of this page.
• Volunteers must have their primary series (initial vaccine and one booster) of the COVID-19 vaccines as well as a booster within 12 months of their camp start date.
• Volunteers must be available for virtual Volunteer Training of May 5th, 2025
• Police background check with vulnerable sector verification is required.

To apply and learn more, please click the link below. Applications close April 28th and please email campgoodtimes@cancer.ca with any questions.

Immunizations required to volunteer at Camp Goodtimes

Please check this list and note the immunizations that apply to you based on when you were born. Please consult with your doctor or a public health unit if you are missing any of the required vaccines. Please note that some vaccines have a waiting period and we require that you complete the immunizations, including any waiting period prior to attending Camp.