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4 people are interested
Children's Diabetes Camp Volunteer Oppurtunity
ORGANIZATION: Church Health Center
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4 people are interested
Church Health Center is hosting a child diabetes camp on June 6-10, 2016, from 8:30 AM-4:00 PM each day with before and after care. We are partnering with Baptist and the American Diabetes Association. This camp will serve 20 diagnosed type 1 and type 2 diabetic children with the opportunity to experience camp while learning about how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Along with having fun activities, there will also be a Nutritionist and Endocrinologist presenting diabetes information to the children. We are using research based programming on nutrition, physical activity, safety, and creative arts which are drawn from our Child Life root causes. Our goal for this camp is to provide an exciting, quality camp experience for children who may not otherwise have access to a camp.
Our volunteers will help assist with day to day programming by being in charge of two to three children. Volunteers will lead them to and from programs, help set up games and crafts, and be mentors to the chidlren. Volunteers will gain experience working with children with special health needs. We do not expect our volunteers to lend a helping hand all day every day. Any time that you can give to this amazing camp, will help.
If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, you can contact Kristina Hall at 901-701-2241 or hallkr@churchhealthcenter.org.
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About Church Health Center
Location:
1210 Peabody Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104, US
Mission Statement
The Church Health Center seeks to reclaim the Church's biblical commitment to care for our bodies and our spirits. Our ministries provide healthcare for the poor & promote healthy bodies and spirits for all.
Dr. Scott Morris, a family practice physician and ordained United Methodist minister, founded the Church Health Center in 1987 to provide quality, affordable healthcare for working uninsured people and their families. At the time, there were 27 million uninsured Americans. Today, there are more than 46 million. Thanks to a broad base of financial support from the faith community, as well as the volunteer help of doctors, nurses, dentists and others, the Church Health Center Clinic has grown to become the largest of its type in the country. Currently, we care for 45,000 patients of record without relying on government funding.But healthcare is about more than just prescribing pills. We at the Church Health Center believe we have a responsibility to take care of the bodies God has given us, so we put a dollar into prevention for every dollar we use to treat patients. Our Hope & Healing wellness ministry offers everything from personalized exercise plans and cooking classes to group exercise classes and activities for children and teens. Hope & Healing is open to the entire community with fees charged on a sliding scale based on family size and income. The Church Health Center won the 2003 Innovations in Prevention Award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for its Hope & Healing wellness ministry. More than 100,000 member visits were recorded last year.
Our Faith Community Ministries staff offers hope for a healthier life by reaching people where they worship. The Church Health Center provides the support, consultation and education to start or strengthen health ministries in congregations. Since 1988, more than 550 Congregational Health Promoters have been trained to be health leaders within their congregations.
The MEMPHIS Plan is the Church Health Center's employer-sponsored healthcare plan for small business and the self-employed. By relying on donated services from volunteer doctors and area hospitals and laboratories, the MEMPHIS Plan offers uninsured people in lower-wage jobs access to quality, affordable healthcare.
Description
Internships areavailable in organizational areas of aquatics, child life education, health education, clinic, health services research, exercise and movement, wellness, nutrition, integrative health, physical therapy, sports court, and non-profit administration. Memphis, Tennessee, has one of the highest concentrations of people living in poverty in the city. Length of Service: Minimum commitment is one semester (renewal possible). Requirements: A spirit that embraces the mission of the organization and the virtues of kindness, compassion, gentleness, patience, and humility. To qualify for housing the following requirements must be met: desire to live in community with other interns and do the hands-on work of servant ministry; must be at least 18 years old or older and be participating in a full-time internship placement. Married couples are welcome, but we cannot accommodate dependent children, family members, or pets. Financial: Monthly stipend may be available. Housing is offered to full-time interns as it is available. Training: On-the-job training and special training provided as needed; professional development opportunities through Church Health Center. Application deadline: Applications accepted at any time.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1115 Union Ave.Memphis, TN 38104
DATE POSTED
February 10, 2016
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Healthcare
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Children Medical Services
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 20
- Orientation or Training