Best Summer EVER! Be a camp counselor for youth impacted by HIV/AIDS.

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ORGANIZATION: The Laurel Foundation

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The Laurel Foundation is seeking caring, compassionate, kind, and fun mentors to volunteer as camp counselors for Camp Laurel' Teen Adventure Camp (Fun, Educational, Leadership & Career-Based Camp) (Kids 13-17)!

Join us for the best week of the summer, July 27- Aug 1, 2024, at Cal State Northridge Campus for

We are currently accepting applications for:

Camp Counselors
Camp Medical Team: MD, RN, NP, PA etc.
Camp Help Team: Social workers, LMFT, LCPP, etc.

What is the Laurel Foundation? The Laurel Foundation serves children, youth and families impacted by HIV/AIDS and transgender and gender-diverse children and teens through life changing camping and educational programs.

What will you do? Be part of a team of volunteers that helps over-see a group of youth, ages 13-17, and spend time guiding them with kindness and care through a week of activities providing educational, career-based fun activities around town while residing at the Cal State Northridge dorms.

Who can volunteer? The Laurel Foundation welcomes great volunteers and mentors from all walks of life. All of our volunteers are at least 18 years old, have full vaccination against COVID-19, can pass a criminal background check, and attend two days of training. Our volunteers come from all walks of life and share a common goal to empower and support children and teens. We especially welcome volunteer applications from LGBTQ+ and HIV community members, all are welcome.

Ready to apply? Email: Info@Laurel-Foundation.org

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About The Laurel Foundation

Location:

75 S. Grand Ave, PASADENA, CA 91105, US

Mission Statement

Committed to improving the lives of children living with HIV and AIDS, we believe that every child has the right to experience the wonder of childhood. Through our programs we strive to contribute to the development of each child’s self esteem, self-awareness and self-fulfillment. The mission of The Laurel Foundation is to empower children, youth and families affected by HIV/AIDS through educational and support programs in a safe and trusting environment. While HIV/AIDS is often an isolating illness because of negative social stigma and the sickness or loss of a parent, The Laurel Foundation aims to eradicate this isolation through a comprehensive approach, including residential camps, mentorship, life enhancement workshops, ongoing support programs and collaborative partnerships.

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Committed to improving the lives of children living with HIV and AIDS, we believe that every child has the right to experience the wonder of childhood. Through our programs we strive to contribute to the development of each child's self esteem, self-awareness and self-fulfillment.

The mission of The Laurel Foundation is to empower children, youth and families affected by HIV/AIDS through educational and support programs in a safe and trusting environment. While HIV/AIDS is often an isolating illness because of negative social stigma and the sickness or loss of a parent, The Laurel Foundation aims to eradicate this isolation through a comprehensive approach, including residential camps, mentorship, life enhancement workshops, ongoing support programs and collaborative partnerships.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Health & Medicine
LGBTQ+
Children & Youth, Health & Medicine, LGBTQ+

WHEN

Sat Jul 27, 2024 - Thu Aug 01, 2024
08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

WHERE

75 S. Grand avePasadena, CA 91105

(34.144394,-118.16221)
 

SKILLS

  • Youth Services
  • Mental Health
  • Children Medical Services
  • Nursing
  • Social Work
  • Water Recreation

GOOD FOR

  • Teens

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • CAMP LAUREL TEEN ADVENTURE Dates Camp July 27- Aug 1 CAMP LAUREL COUNSELOR TRAININGS May 1 - Online Training Portal Opens (6hrs) July 26 (9-5pm) In-Person Training in Pasadena DEADLINE TO APPLY JULY 1, 2024

  • Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination, TB skin test, Physical, Live Scan

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