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Volunteer Photographer Needed - TAPS Seminar at Ft. Hood, TX
ORGANIZATION: Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
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TAPS needs a volunteer photographer for the Regional Seminar and Good Grief Camp at Ft. Hood, TX.
TAPS Survivor Seminars are inspirational weekends of support, care, and hope. Workshops, and activities are available to survivors to encourage them to develop coping skills, life skills, and ways to honor loved ones, all while cultivating a community of friendship and family that will last a lifetime. TAPS Good Grief Camp for children and teens provides a safe and supportive atmosphere to conduct activities and opportunities to learn coping skills, establish and identify support systems and create awareness that they are not alone in the grief of their loved one. Children and teens meet others of their own age group to share and learn, together.
The photographer would need to be on-site at the following dates and times:
Thursday, July 28th: 4:00pm-7:00pm- Check in and reception; Pictures of families checking in & pictures of staff with families. Capture hugs and emotional moments.
Friday, July 29th: 10:00-12:00pm- Check-in Pictures of families checking in & pictures of staff with families.
Saturday, July 30 4:00-7:00pm, TAPS Family BBQ and Balloon Release
All TAPS volunteer photographers must be vetted and approved by staff before arriving on site. Please contact us as soon as possible if you are interested, to begin this process.
Point of contact on site, and additional venue details will be provided upon acceptance of the position.
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About Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
Location:
3033 Wilson Blvd, Third Floor, Arlington, VA 22201, US
Mission Statement
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) offers compassionate care to all those grieving the loss of a military loved one. Since 1994, TAPS has provided comfort and hope 24/7 through a national peer support network and connection to grief resources, all at no cost to surviving families and loved ones. TAPS has assisted more than 100,000 surviving families, casualty officers and caregivers. If you are grieving the loss of a fallen service member, or if you know someone who can use our support, the TAPS 24/7 National Military Survivor Helpline is always available toll-free with loving support and resources at 800-959-TAPS (8277). If our mission to care for the families of America’s fallen heroes speaks to you as well, we welcome you to connect with us about giving, volunteering, professional engagement or careers.
Description
OUR WORK
TAPS provides a variety of programs to survivors nation and worldwide. Our National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp has been held annually in Washington, D.C. over Memorial Day weekend since 1994. TAPS also conducts regional survivor seminars with adult and youth programs at locations across the country as well as retreats and expeditions around the world. Staff connects surviving family members to counseling in their community and helps navigate benefits and resources.
PEER SUPPORT FOR BEREAVED SURVIVORS
TAPS was founded on the principles of best practices in peer-based emotional support for bereaved survivors. Today, TAPS provides care to over 100,000 grieving military family members using these best practices. Peer support gives those who have had a unique experience or who are facing a personal challenge the framework to connect with others who share that experience or challenge. Peer support happens in individual and group settings. By the simple act of knowing they are not alone in their experience and realizing that other have overcome similar challenges, peers find validation, normalization, and ultimately, a sense of hopefulness.
TAPS is a national nonprofit 501(c)3 Veterans Service Organization and has a four-star rating on Charity Navigator.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
BLDG# 320 Tank Destroyer BlvdFt. Hood, TX 76544
DATE POSTED
June 14, 2016
SKILLS
- Photography
- Video Production
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 8 hours total; 3 on 7/28, 2 on 7/29, 3 on 7/30
- Volunteer will be required to provide his own transportation and photography equipment.