Support siblings of childhood cancer as a Fall Retreat Volunteer Manager!
ORGANIZATION: CAMP CASCO INC
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SCOPE OF JOB DUTIES
Our Camp Planning Committee is seeking an individual interested in helping plan, organize, and execute our first-ever weekend retreat for siblings of childhood cancer patients and survivors ages 13-17 in September 2022.
As a member of our Sibling Retreat Leadership Team, you’ll play a crucial role in planning and preparing for this program. You will be responsible for working with your Program Director and Sibling Retreat Director to screen, interview, select, and train our camp counselors for this magical weekend away. During the retreat itself, you will support and lead a team of cabin counselors. Most importantly, you will get the unique opportunity to help create an incredible brand-new weekend getaway designed to serve the unique needs of siblings of childhood cancer patients and survivors.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate must possess the following core skills:
- Experience providing childcare
- Strong communication skills
- Organization
- Effective and supportive management style
- Creativity and resourcefulness
- Problem-solving
Other preferred, but not required, skills:
- Experience working with special-needs populations
REQUIREMENTS & COMMITMENT
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, pass a background check, and have previous experience at a recreational camp for children. Applicants must be able to commit to help with this role through the execution of the camp week in September 2022. Most volunteer work can be done remotely throughout the year, but applicants must be able to commit to attending every day of the weekend retreat during Labor Day weekend (3 day in-person commitment).
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About CAMP CASCO INC
Location:
PO BOX 330, SUDBURY, MA 01776, US
Mission Statement
Camp Casco creates amazing camp experiences that build lifelong connections for children with cancer and their families.
Description
Camp Casco builds community for childhood cancer patients, survivors, and families in New England through amazing camp experiences. We create a space for kids to reclaim their childhood- to laugh and play. All of our campers have been affected by childhood cancer, and this unifying environment is liberating. At camp, cancer instantly becomes the least remarkable thing about you - a welcome relief for those who have felt defined by this label in everyday life.
Research shows that summer camps for children with cancer reduce disease-related anxiety, improve self-image, increase independence, build social skills, and ultimately improve psychosocial outcomes. We provide these benefits to New England kids free-of-cost, giving patients, survivors, and siblings the chance to make lasting memories and build lifelong friendships.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
80 Carby StreetWestwood, MA 02090
DATE POSTED
May 12, 2022
SKILLS
- Child Care
- Child Development
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- 4-6 hours/wk preferred; flexible and virtual except for the weekend of camp