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Thank you for considering to volunteer to help kids that have been diagnosed with cancer and their families. We are looking for volunteers (both non-medical and medical) for our camps! We are a volunteer-driven organization, and rely on our amazing volunteers to make our programs possible. In fact, more than 350 dedicated volunteers donate their time and energy, year-after-year, program-after-program!
We are actively recruiting for counselors and medical staff for our 11 in-person camp programs. Non-medical volunteers serve as counselors for kids with cancer who come to camp to just be kids. Each counselor is typically assigned 3-4 children to care for during the program. We also need assistance with our auxiliary teams, the folks that help behind the scenes to make our camps happen - setting up supplies, moving firewood, filling water jugs, etc. Our non-medical volunteers come from all walks of life, and while experience with kids is a plus, it's not a requirement! More important are passion, patience, and participation!
We are also looking for Physicians, Nurses, and Advanced Practice Providers to volunteer for our medical staff.
Strong relationships are built and friendships are created! We are looking for volunteers (at least 21 years of age) to help support our in-person camps. If you are interested, sign up today!
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About Camp One Step
Location:
213 W Institute Place, Suite 410, Chicago, IL 60610, US
Mission Statement
Through the magic of camp, we help kids diagnosed with cancer reclaim their lives. Our programs offer participants a diversion from their illness, opportunities for the development of life skills, friendship, and unconditional acceptance from those who understand.
Description
Dr. Edward Baum, a pediatric oncologist at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago, founded Children's Oncology Services, Inc., in 1978. Dr. Baum recognized that isolation from school, activities, and peers had negative social and developmental consequences for his patients. With the help of friends and colleagues, Dr. Baum created COSI. The first summer, he and 14 volunteers welcomed 40 children with cancer to a life-changing week of hope, strength and support.
Today, COSI continues to be volunteer-driven, relying on more than 400 volunteers (including many former campers), an active Board of Directors and a small professional staff to plan and operate a wide portfolio of camping, recreational, and educational programs for children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer. From the popular two-week Summer Camp, which now serves nearly 300 children, to skiing excursions and education programs, COSI is a leader in providing empowering and fun experiences to young people facing cancer.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Chicago, IL 60610
DATE POSTED
March 25, 2024
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Photography
- Painting
- Nursing
- Physician
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- For our overnight camps, the time commitment is 24 hrs a day. for the duration of the program. For day camp, the daily commitment is approx 8-10 hours.