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| Camp Hope Activities Volunteers |
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- Desired Qualifications:
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- Ability to direct group and/or individual activities.
- Serve as a positive role model in interacting with others.
- At least 19 years of age.
- Reports To:
- Activity Director
- General Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the campers' needs are met and participate in camp programs.
- Specific Responsibilities:
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- Initiate and participate in assigned activities during the camp.
- Coordinate with Activities Director, Camp Director, and house parents for any possible changes in procedure or schedule.
- Always work with or inform house parents regarding discipline or any other decisions concerning the campers.
- Have all campers assist with the clean up of arts/crafts supplies and other equipment used for activities (balls, clubs, etc.).
- If a houseparent leaves a child in your care, the child is to remain in your care until you are notified otherwise by the child’s houseparent.
- Assist campers in learning new skills, developing new hobbies, and experiencing the adventure of camp in a safe environment.
- Assist campers in respecting others, working together, and developing a sense of group identity.
- Learn indirectly from campers what it is like to live with, through, and beyond cancer.
- Report all accidents and illnesses of campers to the medical staff assigned to your activity.
- Know the Camp Hope rules and procedures thoroughly and follow them.
- Be enthusiastic at all times and be ready to enjoy your day—and to help the campers to enjoy theirs.
- Discuss any problems with the Activity Director.
- Keep your groups at a maximum of 5 campers to 1 volunteer ratio. This means if you intend to take a group of campers anywhere, make sure you have adequate supervision.
- Remember that activities are for the campers. Volunteers are there to assist and teach the activities.
- Each person chosen as an activity volunteer will be asked to lead or assist an activity.
- All safety regulations will be established by the volunteer in cooperation with the Camp Director and Activity Director. As appropriate, all hazards will be identified and managed by the Activity Director. The medical staff will review all health considerations relating to the activity.
Volunteer Applications are currently being accepted. For more information on volunteering at Camp Hope, please contact Stephanie Weiter at 1-800-359-1025 or click here to email her.
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