Description
At Abbey Gardens we are mindful that youth are the future for successful community development and sustainability and want to provide individuals a chance to develop applicable skills to better suit their role as community leaders. The Abbey Gardens’ Leader in Training (LIT) program provides opportunities for individuals who are 15-17 years of age to develop leadership skills under the supervision of our programming team. Take the Lead, a one-day orientation program on Friday June 27, integrates our rare breed horses and Equine Assisted Learning programming providing participants an opportunity to become familiar with, and develop, leadership styles and skills. Assisting programming staff for a week or more during Abbey Gardens’ summer camps allows participants to strengthen and build on these skills. Candidates for this program should have an interest in ecology, living sustainably, enjoying the outdoors and have good social skills which can be further refined and mentored into positive leadership skills.
If you have not already sent Irene Heaven at irene@abbeygardens.ca your resume with a cover letter expressing why you would like to take part in the Abbey Gardens’ Leaders in Training program, please upload your cover letter and resume (in one document) during the registration process. Cover letter should express why you’d like to take part in this program, as well as the camp(s) you’d like to assist with and the dates you’re available. Candidates may be asked to have a person-person or telephone conversation to ensure this program is right for them.
