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Virtual and/or IN-PERSON "Big Buddy"

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Camp Good Mourning!

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 131 people are interested
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A Virtual BB attends and participates in all virtual camp activities, including support groups.

  • A Virtual BB must be 18 years old
  • A Virtual BB's main role is to be a support system and role model for the campers in their group.
  • A Virtual BB is compassionate and has excellent listening skills. They are also nonjudgmental, flexible, fun, and must be good team players.
  • A Virtual BB does not give advice; they are there to "witness" what campers are going through and provide support when needed.
  • A Virtual BB takes his/her cue from the Support Group Leader who they will meet before the virtual camp begins.
Below is a description of a Big Buddy IF we were to be at Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck.
  1. Big Buddies are paired one-to-one with campers who have experienced the death of a parent and/or sibling.
  2. Big Buddies are "big brothers" and "big sisters" to their camper for the entire weekend of camp activities
  3. Big Buddies have big hearts and excellent listening skills. They are also compassionate, nonjudgmental, flexible, fun, and must be good team players.
  4. Big Buddies do not give advice; they are there to "witness" what campers are going through and provide support when needed.

More opportunities with Camp Good Mourning!

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About Camp Good Mourning!

Location:

PO Box 499, Huntington, NY 11743, US

Mission Statement

To provide a FREE overnight bereavement camp program for grieving Long Island children, ages 7 - 17, who are coping with the death of a parent and/or sibling.

Description

Camp Good Mourning! was formed in 2018. Our goals are to support, educate, and empower Long Island children, ages 7 - 17, who are coping with the death of a parent and/or sibling.

Camp Good Mourning! provides FREE overnight weekend bereavement camp programs during the Fall and Spring seasons in a traditional summer camp setting in which children have the opportunity to:
1) share their grief story
2) identify and explore their feelings
3) learn about healthy and UNhealthy coping skills
4 how to stay connected to their loved ones even though they are no longer physically with them and
5)how to stay connected to their new friends long after camp is over

Camp Good Mourning! is proud to have the support of Sir Paul McCartney, The NY Mets, Investors Bank, the original Billy Joel Band and Long Island Music Hall of Famers -- The Lords of 52nd Street, and many more!

Children & Youth

WHEN

Fri Apr 30, 2021 - Sun May 02, 2021
12:00 PM - 06:00 PM  

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity, with no fixed address.

DATE POSTED

February 9, 2021

SKILLS

  • Mentoring
  • Youth Services
  • Child Care
  • Critical Thinking
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • BBs must be available for an online training (Date TBD), meetings, and all virtual camp dates/times.
  • Great listening skills, flexibility/adaptability, good judgement, and patience.

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