-
1 person is interested
Volunteer MALE counselors needed for MDA Summer Camp!
ORGANIZATION: Muscular Dystrophy Association - Omaha District
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
1 person is interested
Volunteer Opportunity - Males 16+ Needed
Sign up to be a summer camp volunteer counselor for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and help improve the lives of local kiddos fighting muscle debilitating diseases.
Where: Camp Calvin Crest - 2870 County Road 13, Fremont, NE 68025
Who: Selfless individuals who are willing to have fun, be a role model and care for a child 1:1 with a form of neuromuscular disease. *all volunteers receive 150 hours of hands on experience.
When: Saturday, June 10 - Friday, June 16
Requirements: Complete the on-line application, 3 letters of reference, a completed medical physical, consent to a background check and an in-person interview with an MDA camp director.
Interested?: Contact Erin Galvin at (402) 390-2914 or egalvin@mdausa.org.
What to know about MDA’s life-changing summer camp program:
- MDA’s summer camp program is offered at no cost to families.
- More than 3,500 kids attend nearly 80 weeklong MDA summer camps each year.
- MDA camp offers a fun and safe camping experience, along with opportunities to participate in a variety of adapted activities.
- MDA relies on the support and dedication of volunteer counselors who are by campers’ sides day and night so that they can do all the fun activities that summer camp offers.
- Counselors, who serve as a "buddy" for the week, push wheelchairs, lift and transfer youngsters and provide assistance with activities as needed. They also participate in activities with the campers.
- Volunteers are responsible for getting to and from camp; food and lodging is covered by MDA.
- All volunteers are given proper training before the camp sessions.
- For more information about the Muscular Dystrophy Association visit www.mda.org
More opportunities with Muscular Dystrophy Association - Omaha District
2 ReviewsNo additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Muscular Dystrophy Association - Omaha District
Location:
14344 Y Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68137, US
Mission Statement
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency -- a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans. MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and community services, and far-reaching professional and public health education. With national headquarters in Tucson, MDA has more than 200 offices across the country, sponsors 230 hospital-affiliated clinics and supports nearly 400 research projects around the world.
Description
Non-Proft Health Organization
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2870 Co Rd 13Fremont, NE 68025
DATE POSTED
April 25, 2017
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Child Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- First Aid / CPR
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Must commit to the full week of camp (June 10-16)