Financial Assistance Programs
We realize that it is often difficult for many to give up a summer to serve at camp due to financial needs. But if God wants you at Qwanoes, finances should not and will not stand in your way! Contact us to further discuss these and other options to help overcome your financial concerns.
Support Letter and Contribution From Qwanoes
This support option is available to all staff who commit to serve for the entire summer (from Staff Training on June 23 to Sept. 3, 2023). All financially supported positions list the Support Goal which Qwanoes will try to help you raise and the amount that Qwanoes will contribute if needed to reach that goal (example: "Support Goal: $7400; Qwanoes contributes $3350 if needed"). Your Support Goal is the maximum amount you will receive from Qwanoes at the end of the summer (according to what was raised) and the Qwanoes Contribution is the minimum amount that you would receive. Of course, there is no guarantee that all funds will be raised, but this is where together we trust God for your needs. First, you submit a list of names to Qwanoes of people to contact in raising the needed support funds (examples: friends, family, church members, and other supporters of the candidate and their ministry). Qwanoes will then write these people on your behalf, outlining your summer ministry and your financial need/goal. Qwanoes is also willing to work with your home church to inform them of the need and their summer ministry opportunity. In addition to what is raised, Qwanoes will provide as much of the listed Qwanoes Contribution as is needed to reach the goal. (Note: typically we are unable to raise support for international staff.)
Direct Church Support
Some of our supporting churches directly sponsor summer staff who are members of their church. Every applicant should discuss this possibility with their church. Qwanoes may also work with your home church regarding prayer support and possible financial support programs.
Deductions
Financial assistance from Qwanoes is subject to deductions such as CPP and EI. Staff may also choose to have expenses such as laundry service and their camp store account deducted from their support.
"Welcome Back" Thank You!
Every summer we are so thankful to have so many past staff return to join our staff team once again. As a way to express our appreciation for this dedicated service, we are excited to provide a financial gift in addition to other support you may receive. This will be provided to people who have previously served an entire summer at Qwanoes (or LIT-Full), and who serve for the entire summer in 2024.