Volunteer Photographer Needed - TAPS Tennessee Campout
ORGANIZATION: Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
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TAPS is looking for an experienced photographer to attend our TN Campout in Bolivar, TN. Please see below for a summary of events needing coverage.
Additional transportation, location, and lodging information will be provided upon registration.
Event Summary:
The Tennessee Family Campout will provide opportunities for individual and small group growth activities through separate adult and child break-out sessions and family activities such as games, creative workshops, reflective nature walks and opportunities to connect with others who understand.
Time spent within peer groups provides a sense of belonging and shared mission that connects campers, while family activities promote healing, communication and connection. We will make space to honor the individual process of grieving while also providing experiences to collectively journey together.
All activities are led by grief facilitators and TAPS staff and are designed to provide both physically and emotionally safe experiences for campers. Unlike our traditional Good Grief Campouts, children will not have a military mentor, as the focus of this Campout is on family connections.
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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
1st streetMemphis, TN 38103
DATE POSTED
July 26, 2016
SKILLS
- Photography
- Video Production
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- All day 8/1-8/4, lodging on site may be available
- Volunteer will be required to provide his own transportation and photography equipment.