Camp Counselors needed! Camp Laurel: Teen Adventure
ORGANIZATION: The Laurel Foundation
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The Laurel Foundation is seeking mentors to volunteer as camp counselors for Camp Laurel: Teen Adventure Camp! Teens (13 - 17) and mentors will attend career exploration, community building, and HIV/AIDS Prevention Education events in Los Angeles, while living on-campus at a Cal State University!
Join us for the best week of the summer, July 26- Aug 2, 2024, at a university in Los Angeles.
We are currently accepting applications for:
Camp Counselors
Camp Medical Team: MD, RN, NP, PA etc.
Camp Help Team: Social workers, LMFT, LCSW, 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 in the dorms of a university in Los Angeles.
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, 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: edowens@Laurel-Foundation.org
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About The Laurel Foundation
Location:
CA, 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.
Description
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,
Education & Literacy,
LGBTQ+
WHEN
Sat Jul 26, 2025 - Sat Aug 02, 2025
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
WHERE
75 South Grand AvenuePasadena, CA 91105
(34.14439 ,-118.16221 )
DATE POSTED
June 10, 2025
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Child Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- July 26th - August 2nd
- Drivers must be age 25+, and will drive mini-vans rented by The Laurel Foundation. Volunteers who cannot drive and/or are not 25+ are still welcome!