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TAPS Ohio Regional Seminar and Good Grief Camp
ORGANIZATION: Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
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TAPS is looking to engage volunteers to support families of the fallen at our Ohio Regional Survivor Seminar
https://www.taps.org/seminars/2018/ohio
About the Seminar: TAPS Survivor Seminars are inspirational programs of support, bringing together adult and child survivors for a weekend of hope and healing. By bringing together peer professionals, subject matter experts, mental health clinicians, and TAPS Peer Mentors, TAPS will come alongside military survivors to walk the journey together. TAPS Good Grief Camp, the youth survivor-focused program for children and teens, provides a safe and supportive atmosphere for activities and opportunities to develop coping skills, establish and identify support systems and create awareness that they are not alone in the grief of their loved one.
Volunteers are at the very heart of TAPS, and they are essential for a successful seminar weekend. There are many volunteer opportunities available throughout the weekend for adults and mature teenagers. Roles include:
- Seminar pack-in
- Baking treats for survivor coffee breaks,
- Seminar set-up
- Survivor check-in
- Professional or highly skilled event photographer
- Good Grief Camp Zone Support
- Program logistics
- Seminar pack-out
All volunteers will be provided a TAPS volunteer t-shirt and name tag that will identify them as a part of our volunteer staff. Volunteers are welcome to join TAPS staff for meals during their shift. A final details email will be sent to volunteers two weeks before the event with all of the information needed to arrive prepared.
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About Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
Location:
3033 Wilson Blvd, Third Floor, Arlington, VA 22201, US
Mission Statement
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) offers compassionate care to all those grieving the loss of a military loved one. Since 1994, TAPS has provided comfort and hope 24/7 through a national peer support network and connection to grief resources, all at no cost to surviving families and loved ones. TAPS has assisted more than 100,000 surviving families, casualty officers and caregivers. If you are grieving the loss of a fallen service member, or if you know someone who can use our support, the TAPS 24/7 National Military Survivor Helpline is always available toll-free with loving support and resources at 800-959-TAPS (8277). If our mission to care for the families of America’s fallen heroes speaks to you as well, we welcome you to connect with us about giving, volunteering, professional engagement or careers.
Description
OUR WORK
TAPS provides a variety of programs to survivors nation and worldwide. Our National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp has been held annually in Washington, D.C. over Memorial Day weekend since 1994. TAPS also conducts regional survivor seminars with adult and youth programs at locations across the country as well as retreats and expeditions around the world. Staff connects surviving family members to counseling in their community and helps navigate benefits and resources.
PEER SUPPORT FOR BEREAVED SURVIVORS
TAPS was founded on the principles of best practices in peer-based emotional support for bereaved survivors. Today, TAPS provides care to over 100,000 grieving military family members using these best practices. Peer support gives those who have had a unique experience or who are facing a personal challenge the framework to connect with others who share that experience or challenge. Peer support happens in individual and group settings. By the simple act of knowing they are not alone in their experience and realizing that other have overcome similar challenges, peers find validation, normalization, and ultimately, a sense of hopefulness.
TAPS is a national nonprofit 501(c)3 Veterans Service Organization and has a four-star rating on Charity Navigator.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
University of Dayton River Campus Facility1700 S. Patterson Blvd.Dayton, OH 45409
DATE POSTED
July 19, 2018
SKILLS
- Photography
- Community Outreach
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Hours vary. See https://www.taps.org/volunteer.