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10 people are interested
Guys, do you like adventure? Volunteers needed at summer camp
ORGANIZATION: Pathway Caring for Children
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10 people are interested
About Pathway’s T.R.U.S.T. (Teens Realizing and Understanding Selves Together) Adventure Therapy Camp: Pathway has responded to the needs of the teens we serve who have emotional and/or behavioral issues and we have developed our own therapeutic adventure therapy camp that will take place on July 16 thru July 20, 2023. Pathway strives to provide each teen in our care with a positive summer camp experience where trust and bonding will be promoted using adventure-based and experiential therapeutic programming. Adventure camp will take place at Koinonia Camp and Conference Center in Geneva, Ohio. http://www.christiancampohio.org/
*Male volunteers are needed between the ages of 17-24 years old*
Volunteer Title: Summer Camp Volunteer
Objective: To assist Pathway clinical staff in providing a therapeutic and positive summer camp experience for Pathway teens.
Responsibilities:
*Positive role modeling to Pathway teens
* Encourage teens to participate in camp-related activities and group therapy processing.
* Follow lead from Pathway staff
* Adhere to Pathway’s rules regarding client confidentiality
*Complete background checks
Commitment:
- A willingness to volunteer 5 days, 4 overnights at camp without compensation
- Mandatory camp orientation at Pathway’s Jim Bridges Learning Center 1530 25 th Street NE, Canton 44714: Monday, July 10 8:30am-2:00pm (may end early)
- Camp begins Sunday, July 16 at 11:00am at Pathway’s Jim Bridges Learning Center (JBLC) and returns Thursday, July 20 at 5:00 p.m. at JBLC. Pathway provides transportation to and from Camp Koinonia.
Responsible To: Marketing Manager and Pathway staff who attend summer camps.
Resources: Orientation training to prepare for camp and supervision by Pathway clinical staff during camp. Orientation on 7/10/23 is mandatory to volunteer.
Requirements: A responsible individual who completes required background checks/screening process, attends mandatory orientation, and commits to volunteering 7/16-7/20.
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About Pathway Caring for Children
Location:
4895 Dressler Road NW, Suite A, Canton, OH 44718, US
Mission Statement
Pathway Caring for Children's mission is to help children and families realize the possibilities of their lives through foster care, adoption, and mental health.
Description
Jim and Velma Bridges founded Pathway Caring for Children in 1973. We have grown from our humble beginnings as one group home for f our boys to a full-service agency meeting the foster care, adoption, and mental health needs of over 1000 children and their families. In 2023, Pathway is celebrating a half-century of serving vulnerable children and families in Northeast Ohio. Our anniversary theme is "Here’s to 50 More" as we look to the future to continue to provide vital services in our community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Canton, OH 44718
DATE POSTED
April 17, 2023
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Mentoring
- Child Welfare
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 17
- Orientation or Training
- 7/16/23 at 11:00 a.m. thru 7/20/23 at 5:00 p.m.
- Mandatory camp orientation at Pathway’s Jim Bridges Learning Center 1530 25th Street NE, Canton 44714: Monday, July 10 8:30am-2:00pm (may end early)