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19 people are interested
Cabin Counselors Needed at LGBTQ Teen Summer Camp!
ORGANIZATION: Brave Trails
Please visit the new page to apply.
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19 people are interested
Camp Brave Trails is a leadership focused summer camp for LGBTQ teens! We are looking for awesome adult role models to serve as Cabin Counselors for one or more weeks this summer. We also have support staff positions.
To Apply & Learn more, visit http://www.bravetrails.org/volunteer/
Camp Brave Trails Cabin Counselor are volunteers who give their time for one, two, or more weeks in the summer to change and LGBTQ teen's life!
Counselors have one of the most important jobs at camp as they will be spending the most time with the campers. You and your fellow co-counselors will be responsible for the well-being of the campers in your cabin. Your attitude, enthusiasm, passion, and participation will shape the positive experiences your campers will have at camp. As a cabin counselor, your role is to supervise campers, insure their mental and physical wellbeing, and make everyone feels supported. You will also facilitate icebreakers, conversation, and fun cabin activities! This experience will be tons of fun, at times difficult, but ultimately extremely rewarding! Brave Trails senior staff will be here to support you every step of the way. If you have lots of energy, a positive attitude, are not afraid to sing camp songs or dress up in silly outfit, enjoy working with youth and have worked with youth before, apply!
Volunteer Staff Requirement1) Must be passionate about and knowledgeable of LGBTQ people, culture, terms, and issues.
2) Must be 21 years old or older.
3) Complete the Volunteer Application & Interview.
4) Must pass a government issued fingerprint clearance test and criminal background check.
5) MUST be able to attend the mandatory pre-camp training and the full camp session.
6) Understand this is a volunteer commitment. You will not be compensated for your travel to and from camp or time. Room and board will be covered by Camp Brave Trails.
More opportunities with Brave Trails
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Brave Trails
Location:
PO BOX 691300, LOS ANGELES, CA 90069, US
Mission Statement
Brave Trails mission is to build the next generation of LGBTQ+ Leaders and Changemakers!
Description
Brave Trails is a national non-profit organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth leadership. We offer accredited summer camps, backpacking trips, family camps, mental health services, meet-up groups, and year-round leadership programming. All of our programs focus on helping LGBTQ+ youth find what they need most to thrive: their people, their place, and their passion. Nothing makes us more proud than seeing our youth take the skills they gain in our programs and use them to create meaningful change in their communities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Camp Brave TrailsLos Angeles, CA 90034
DATE POSTED
January 9, 2020
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Youth Services
- Mentoring
- Group Facilitation
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 1 or 2 Week Commitment + 3 Days of Training
- Must be passionate about and knowledgeable of LGBTQ people, culture, terms, and issues. Must be 21 years old or older. Complete the Volunteer Application & Interview. Must pass a government fingerprint test & criminal background check.