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Volunteer in support of grieving families in Port Murray, NJ

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ORGANIZATION: Comfort Zone Camp

  • 11 people are interested

Make a difference in the life of a grieving child - become a mentor or support group leader!

**Volunteers interested in being eligible for this program are required to attend a volunteer training session - please visit the Comfort Zone Calendar (http://www.comfortzonecamp.org/calendar) for upcoming training dates. The camp program will be held in Port Murray, NJ on March 8th to March 11th 2019.**

Comfort Zone Camp is a nonprofit 501(c)3 grief organization that provides a safe and fun place for youth ages 5-25 who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or guardian. The free-of-charge programs include confidence-building activities and age-based support that break the emotional isolation grief often brings.

This video is an example of what our camp programs are like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIb-yG9qYAI. Check out the available volunteer roles at http://www.comfortzonecamp.org/volunteers/roles. The first step in becoming a camp volunteer is to attend a volunteer training. Comfort Zone’s volunteer training provides education regarding childhood grief, and prepares volunteers to take part in our camp programs.


Please create an account at www.comfortzonecamp.org and sign up for a training session.

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About Comfort Zone Camp

Location:

6606 West Broad Street, Suite 401, Richmond, VA 23230, US

Mission Statement

Comfort zone provides grieving children with a voice, a place and a community in which to heal, grow and lead more fulfilling lives.

Description

Comfort Zone Camp is the nation's largest bereavement camp. Comfort Zone Camps are offered free of charge to children ages 7-17 who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver. The weekend camps are held year-round in Virginia, New Jersey, California, North Carolina and Massachusetts as well as partnership camps in several other states.

Comfort Zone Camps create an environment where grieving children can have fun and break the isolation death often brings, while learning valuable coping skills for their daily lives. All camp programs are free of charge.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

Fri Mar 08, 2019 - Sun Mar 10, 2019
04:30 PM -

WHERE

327 Turkey Top RdPort Murray, NJ 07865

(40.7862,-74.9036)
 

SKILLS

  • Mentoring
  • Mental Health
  • Bereavement Support
  • Counseling / Mental Health
  • Youth Services
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 15
  • Orientation or Training
  • training session, weekend programs

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