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1 person is interested
Volunteer Providers (MD, NP), Pharmacists, Resp. Therapists at Camp Korey
ORGANIZATION: Camp Korey
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1 person is interested
Volunteer Providers, Pharmacists/Pharmacy Techs, and Respiratory Therapists are needed to help kids at Camp Korey have the time of their lives! Camp Korey is a nonprofit camp that serves kids with life-altering medical conditions, and we are looking for volunteer week-long medical professionals to help us give our campers the camp experience of a lifetime!
Valid WA State License and BLS and/or PALS required
Volunteer Providers(week-long) collaborate with nurses, cabin counselors, and the leadership team to provide medical oversight and ensure that campers are provided with the highest quality care while camp is in session.
Volunteer Pharmacists/Pharmacy Techs (one day only) collaborate with nurses to prepare medications for campers on arrival day at camp, generally each Monday during our summer sessions.
Volunteer Respiratory Therapists (week-long) provide care for 1-2 campers with tracheostomies, and are needed for our craniofacial and skeletal dysplasia sessions as listed below.
For medical professionals working more than one day, housing and food will be provided for the whole week! Summer Week Schedule here (looking for volunteers who can commit to a full session, but may be able to be flexible):
Session 1- June 20-25: Craniofacial, Burn Survivors & Dermatologic Conditions
Session 2- June 27-July 2: General, Neurology, Orthopedic & Neuromuscular Conditions
Session 3- July 5-9: Siblings
Session 4- July 11-16: Differences in Sex Development, Endocrinology, Metabolic & Genetic Conditions
Session 5- July 18-23: Reconstructive Pelvic Medicine, Gastrointestinal & Genitourinary Conditions
Session 6- July 25-30: General, Oncology, Hematology & Sickle Cell Disease
Session 7- Aug 1-6: Skeletal Dysplasia
Session 8- Aug 8-13: Solid Organ Transplant, Cardiology & Rheumatology
For more information about volunteer opportunities, please visit our website at campkorey.org/volunteer.
Questions? Shannon Staples MD, Medical Director, at sstaples@campkorey.org or Paige Mackintosh, Volunteer Coordinator, at pmackintosh@campkorey.org
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About Camp Korey
Location:
24880 Brotherhood Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98274, US
Mission Statement
Camp Korey's mission is to honor the courage, strength and determination of children and their families living with life-altering medical conditions by providing them with a transformational experience in a fun, safe camp environment with specialized medical support.
Description
Camp Korey offers children and families an escape from the endless medical treatments that have overshadowed childhood. Campers grow stronger, braver, and build leadership skills that they take into their everyday lives. Our campers have reported an increase in self-esteem, confidence and resilience, along with a network of friends and support to help them through the tough times. We work with a dedicated team of medical professionals and program facilitators to create a medically safe camp adventure. Camp is always free to campers and their families, thanks to our volunteers, donors and supporters.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
24880 Brotherhood RoadMount Vernon, WA 98274
DATE POSTED
January 7, 2020
SKILLS
- First Aid / CPR
- Physician
- Children Medical Services
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Pharmacology
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- One day opportunities for pharmacists; week-long opportunities for providers and resp. therapists
- references, interview, up-to-date medical history/immunizations