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Service Members & Veterans Mentor Children of the Fallen in Flordia
ORGANIZATION: Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
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BACKGROUND: The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is the national nonprofit caring for the families of America's fallen heroes. Since 1994, TAPS has provided comfort and hope 24/7 through a national peer support network and connection to grief programming and resources at no cost to surviving military families. We have assisted more than 80,000 surviving family members, casualty officers, and battle buddies.
THE SURVIVOR PROGRAM: From Oct 5-8, TAPS will host its 10th annual National Military Suicide Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp in Palm Harbor, FL. 250 military children from across the nation will come together and connect with others who have lost a parent, sibling, or caregiver to suicide. Children ages 4-18 create lasting friendships, learn coping skills, and honor their fallen service member. Good Grief Camp lessons combine team building, sharing, and playing to create an environment where children feel safe to explore their grief. Pairing each child with their own military mentor is one of the keys to our success.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 250 service members and veterans are needed to volunteer as military mentors and be paired with children of the fallen. Together they'll work in age-level groups facilitated by experienced and trained leaders. You may request the age group you’d like to work with. The time and attention that each mentor brings gives surviving military children the companionship and support needed to connect with their peers, engage in healing activities, and build resiliency.
DATES AND TIMES: Mentors must attend one training session participate in the full Good Grief Camp schedule.
TRAINING:
Oct 4th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm (dinner is provided)
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Oct 5th from 12:00pm - 3:00pm (lunch is provided)
CAMP SCHEDULE:
Saturday, Oct 6 from 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday, Oct 7 from 7:30am - 8:00pm
ATTIRE: TAPS mentor t-shirts and names tags will be provided to be worn with casual, comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes.
COST: All meals will be provided at no cost, and free parking is available on site. There is limited lodging available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights to those traveling 45+ miles from the seminar. Request for lodging assistance can be made during sign-up.
REGISTRATION:
1. Go to taps.org/militarymentor and complete the registration
2. Log right back into your new account and complete the background check release
3. When you have been approved, you'll receive an email with a link to sign-up for the National Military Suicide Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp in Palm Harbor.
Questions can be directed to mentors@taps.org or call 202-588-TAPS (8277)
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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.
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Innisbrook ResortPalm HarborPalm Harbor, FL 34683
DATE POSTED
September 6, 2018
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REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training