Camp Good Mourning!
Cause Area
Location
PO Box 499 Huntington, NY 11743
United States
Active Opportunities (4)
May 19
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May 21
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01:00 PM
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05:30 PM
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Center Moriches, NY 11934
MUSTS: * Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, Psychologist, School Counselor or Grief Specialist * Group work experience/ * Prior experience working with children and teens * Love working with kids * Previous grief work experience Support Group Leader will be responsible for : * campers of a specific age group * running four different support group activities * the emotional and physical well being of your campers * overseeing volunteers assigned to your group * attending nightly supervision with other support group leaders * following a tight schedule while also remaining flexible to changes
Date Posted: Jan 7, 2023
May 19
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May 21
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02:30 PM
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05:00 PM
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Center Moriches, NY 11934
* 16 or 17 years of age * Compassionate, responsible, * Can follow direction * Enjoys working both directly with children as well as behind the scenes * Supports "Big Buddies" and camp Leadership Staff
Date Posted: Jan 7, 2023
May 19
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May 21
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02:30 PM
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05:00 PM
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Center Moriches, NY 11934
A "Big Buddy" attends and participates in all camp activities, including support groups. Must be 18 years old Main role is to be a support system and role model for the campers in their group. compassionate and has excellent listening skills. They are also nonjudgmental, flexible, fun, and must be good team players. Takes his/her cue from the Support Group Leader who they will meet before the virtual camp begins. *Campers may be attending because the death of a loved one may have been caused by COVID ** See Camp Good Mourning! on CBS News segment -- https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2022/02/02/camp-good-mourning-covid-19-center-moriches-long-island/ **Seen full page Newsday article -- https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/family/grief-support-groups-long-island-1.50343636?fbclid=IwAR1G0ZsPM36Z2ww4U5Yo-_WOr0y4QLn1qjydatqWFuXyWZcpstFIDQmqXJU
Date Posted: Jan 7, 2023
May 19
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May 21
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02:30 PM
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05:00 PM
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Center Moriches, NY 11934
Must love working with children, teens and adults. Must be compassionate and dedicated to the physical and emotional well-being of Camp Good Mourning! campers and staff Collaborate and work well with nursing team to serve campers and staff, and to implement NY State Covid-19 guidelines for camp including: Use of PPE. Isolation protocol of sick campers. Cleaning of camp/sleeping areas. Communication with families should there be an identified positive case of Covid-19. Collect and review health forms prior to camp. Evaluate and treat campers and staff for minor injuries and illness. Collect medications from parents upon arrival at camp Ensure the implementation of medication policies and procedures for the duration of camp, including: Safeguarding all medications. Checking all documentation is correct prior to administration. Ensuring campers have quick accessibility to medication in an emergency. Provide supportive health advice to counselors and other camp staff, if requested. Identify health problems serious enough to require a physician’s attention. Prepare to work overnight/on call for campers or staff who may require medical attention or support. Liaising with physicians or hospital staff in an emergency situation. Must have high standards of health and safety. * Communicate effectively with camp directors about any camper or staff health concerns. * Stock and maintain medical and cleaning supplies prior to and after camp. ** See Camp Good Mourning! on CBS News segment -- https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2022/02/02/camp-good-mourning-covid-19-center-moriches-long-island/ ** Read full page Newsday article about CGM! -- newsday.com/lifestyle/family/grief-support-groups-long-island-1.50343636?fbclid=IwAR1G0ZsPM36Z2ww4U5Yo-_WOr0y4QLn1qjydatqWFuXyWZcpstFIDQmqXJU
Date Posted: Jan 7, 2023
Organization Information
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.
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