Volunteer Buddy with Jill's House Rocky Top Camp
ORGANIZATION: JILLS HOUSE INC
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Weekend Adventures are exciting weekends away at camp for kids (ages 6 to 17) with intellectual disabilities. As a volunteer, you will be a kid’s assigned "buddy" for a whole weekend of fun and engaging activities! There are always staff around who are trained to handle any medical or behavioral changes, so you and your team can simply focus on having fun with your campers as they enjoy activities such as archery, hiking, rope swings, s’mores, campfires, bounce castles... and so much more!
And while you and your buddy are having an awesome weekend, their families are given critical time to rest and recharge. This is truly a gift you are giving to the parents and will empower them in their lives and relationships.
We welcome groups or individuals, ages 16 and older and provide all the training you’ll need! Our staff are with you every step of the way, so no special needs experience is required. All you need is a heart to serve these wonderful kids!
To volunteer as a group or individual at any of our locations, please email jhwa@jillshouse.org
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About JILLS HOUSE INC
Location:
9011 LEESBURG PIKE, VIENNA, VA 22182, US
Mission Statement
Celebrating special children. Renewing their families.
Description
Weekend Adventures are fun and exciting camping weekends for children (ages 6-17) with intellectual disabilities. Jill’s House nurses and staff tailor all of the exciting weekend activities to the interests and abilities of each camper to provide an engaging and safe camping experience they can’t get anywhere else! And local churches, schools, or social clubs supply volunteers to act as "buddies" to the campers to help them get the most out of all their weekend. Meanwhile, the campers’ families receive a weekend of respite to recharge, knowing their kids are in good hands.
Every aspect of the weekend is designed to provide the best camper experience possible. Dietary restrictions are accounted for, professional nurses are always on site, and all staff and volunteers are thoroughly trained and excited to spend time with these special kids.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Antioch, TN 37013
DATE POSTED
July 26, 2024
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Child Care
- Child Development
- Relationship Building
- Outdoor Recreation
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- We ask for volunteers to commit their weekends from 5:00 pm on Friday through 2:00 pm on Sunday.
- Because we want the right volunteers to safely interact with our campers, we require an application process and a background check.