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30 people are interested
Summer Camp for Children with Muscle Disease
ORGANIZATION: Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
Please visit the new page to apply.
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30 people are interested
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is looking volunteer summer camp counselors! This is a summer camp for the children MDA serves living with muscular dystrophy and other muscle diseases. MDA camp features sports, swimming, campfires, dances, and more! Each camper is paired with their own counselor for the week.
Camp is not only a place to have fun, but it is also a place of understanding, confidence, and hope. When asked their favorite holiday, our kids respond with summer camp!
Camp provides excellent practical experience for individuals in medical school, physical and occupational therapy programs, and nursing programs. However, no prior experience is required to be a part of this amazing opportunity.
We are currently looking for volunteers to make camp possible for Summer 2017. You must be 16 years or older to apply. You must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
MDA Summer Camps for the NY/NJ area are held during the first three weeks of August 2017 (specific dates to be announced next month).
Interested or know someone who would be? Please akeenan@mdausa.org for more information.
More opportunities with Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
Location:
11 East 44th Street, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10017, US
Mission Statement
Families are at the heart of MDA's mission. We wake up every morning to create more hope and answers for families living with muscular dystrophy and related diseases that take away physical strength and mobility. We do this by finding research breakthroughs across diseases, caring for kids and adults from day one and empowering families with services and support in hometowns across America.
Description
MDA supports more research on neuromuscular diseases than any other private-sector organization in the world. MDA scientists are in the forefront of gene therapy research and have uncovered the genetic defects responsible for several forms of muscular dystrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease), childhood spinal muscular atrophy, and several other neuromuscular conditions.
The Association's comprehensive service program includes medical examinations, flu shots, support groups, MDA summer camps for youngsters and assistance with purchase of wheelchairs and leg braces.
MDA was created in 1950 by a group of adults with muscular dystrophy, parents of children with muscular dystrophy, and a physician-scientist studying the disorder. Since its earliest days it has been energized by its number-one volunteer and national chairman, entertainer Jerry Lewis.
The Association's programs are funded almost entirely by individual private contributors. MDA seeks no government grants, United Way funding or fees from those it serves.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
11 E. 44th StreetNew York, NY 10017
DATE POSTED
November 9, 2016
SKILLS
- Nursing
- Youth Services
- Community Outreach
- Children Medical Services
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16