James Penfold

A counsellor’s primary responsibility is their group of campers. Counsellors are responsible for facilitating the daily routine; planning, leading, and participating in activities and programs for campers. Counsellors serve as a mentor, coach, and teacher to campers and are responsible for the physical, social, and emotional health, safety, and well-being. A successful camper summer is almost always tied directly to the relationship they develop with their counsellor. Counsellors must have patience, empathy, enthusiasm, and creativity as well as great listening and communication skills.

My job details: completing tasks to support building projects and to assist qualified tradesmen. During my time in construction, I learned a lot of new skills such as: use of different tools, pouring concrete, building structures from wood and brick, plasterboarding, moving matrerials, removing chimneys, installing kitchens, installing underfloor heating, and remodelling bathrooms. my responsibilities included: being at the site on time, completing tasks to the highest standard, working well in a team, and being as helpful as possible to my boss and others I worked with.