Summer Camp Counselor - Camp Hope
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Recruiting Organization: Rose Andom Center
Volunteer Title: Camp Hope Counselor
Supervisor: Volunteer Coordinator
Location: Camp Shadybrook, Deckers, CO
Hours: Monday, August 8 th - Saturday, August 13 th
Compensation: $250 stipend, food and lodging, support accessing outdoor gear as needed
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Description: The Rose Andom Center is a single, safe place where survivors of domestic violence can receive services and resources. A new program was launched in 2021 to also serve children who have witnessed or been impacted by violence. Called Pathways to Hope and Camp Hope, the program involves year-round community building activities and a one week sleep away camp during the summer. We are looking for counselors ages 17 - 24 to join us for our first camp the week of August 8 th - 13 th at Camp Shadybrook near Deckers, Colorado. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn leadership skills, give back, mentor youth, network with peers, and enjoy the great outdoors.
Responsibilities:
- Be first point of contact for group of 6-8 youth participants for the full week of camp
- Stay in cabin or yurt with Hope Group, attend meals and activities together, build community
- Provide enthusiasm and positivity, be a cheerleader
- Engage participants in daily mindfulness and hope statement activities at set times
- Lead songs, skits, and conversations throughout the day and at evening meetings
- Use empathy, challenge by choice, and trauma informed care to encourage participants to experience new activities and build relationships
- Have fun, network, make friends, enjoy the outdoors!
Requirements:
- Bi-lingual Spanish highly preferred
- 17 - 24 years old
- Team oriented, flexible, ready to step in where needed
- Experience caring for, supervising, or mentoring youth, esp. in an outdoor or summer camp setting
- Comfortable engaging in outdoor, craft, and camp activities incl. water sports and ropes course
- Ability to remain calm and collected in a variety of situations
- Prepared to hear difficult stories of physical, verbal, and emotional abuse
- Excellent self-care and mindfulness skills
- Able to be mobile for 60+ minutes at a time, carry 20+ lbs
Stipend Provided
Training Provided
Housing AvailableFalse
Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse
Wheelchair AccessibleFalse
Fee RequiredFalse
Fee Amount: None
This opportunity is recurringFalse
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