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Flexible Schedule
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Wellesley, MA 02482
SCOPE OF VOLUNTEER DUTIES Camp Casco is seeking an individual interested in helping plan, organize, and execute our fourth annual week-long day camp for childhood cancer patients, survivors, and siblings ages 6-12. This camp will take place in Wellesley, MA, July 2-7, 2023. Our camps are offered free-of-cost to our families to help combat the long-term challenges of childhood cancer. You will be responsible for working with our Program Director and fellow Day Camp leadership to plan a camp week filled with fun, laughter, and opportunities to build connections between peers. You will help select our camp theme days, come up with fun activities, plan our daily schedule, and oversee the execution of all camp activities during the week of camp itself. Most importantly, you will get the unique opportunity to help create and lead an incredible day camp for kids affected by cancer who can benefit immensely from this amazing week of fun. QUALIFICATIONS Strong candidates will possess the following qualifications and skills: At least 1 summer of camp experience, or comparable experience providing childcare Strong verbal and written communication skills Highly organized Effective and supportive management style Creativity and resourcefulness Problem-solving skills Experience working with special-needs populations appreciated, but not required EXPECTATIONS & COMMITMENT Applicants should be at least 21 years of age, be able pass a background check, be fully immunized (including COVID-19), and have at least one season of previous experience at a recreational camp for children. Applicants should be able to commit to help with this role through the execution of the camp week in July 2023. Most volunteer work can be done remotely throughout the year, but applicants must be able to commit to attending every day of the week-long day camp in Wellesley, MA (July 2-7, 2023).
Date Posted: Nov 29, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Boston, MA 02115
ABOUT CAMP CASCO Camp Casco builds community for childhood cancer patients, survivors, and families in New England through amazing camp experiences.We create a space for kids to reclaim their childhood- to laugh and play. All of our campers have been affected by childhood cancer, and this unifying environment is liberating. At camp, cancer instantly becomes the least remarkable thing about you - a welcome relief for those who have felt defined by this label in everyday life. Research shows that summer camps for children with cancer reduce disease-related anxiety, improve self-image, increase independence, build social skills, and ultimately improve psychosocial outcomes. We provide these benefits to New England kids free-of-cost, giving patients, survivors, and siblings the chance to make lasting memories and build lifelong friendships. ABOUT OUR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE We’re growing our Young Professionals Committee: a small group of motivated life scientists who want to make a difference in the cancer community. By helping us organize fundraising events and raise awareness in the community, you’ll help us expand our existing programs and add new support services for childhood cancer survivors and families. This is an especially good fit for those in the life sciences industry, as the immediate impact of our programs on kids affected by cancer can help motivate and inspire your important work. Join us to help fuel our growth, expand our reach, and support more families after childhood cancer than ever before. Perfect for: Boston-area life science professionals ages 21-40. STRONG CANDIDATES WILL BE: Between the ages of 21 and 40 Students or professionals in the life sciences Able to regularly attend in-person events in the Boston area Driven to get things done and create meaningful change Excited to be part of a team with other like-minded young professionals Able to commit 3-5 hours per week virtually over the next year Interested in engaging and growing your network to improve the lives of childhood cancer patients and survivors MAKE A DIFFERENCE Camp Casco started in 2014 with a small group of young biomedical scientists working together to raise funds and plan a single week-long Overnight Camp for childhood cancer survivors. The direct impact of the program we created on kids affected by cancer was incredibly inspiring, and reminded us why our work in the lab was so essential. Since then, we’ve expanded to offer three annual camp sessions, year-round family events, and a holiday assistance program for families in need, and we’ve grown to serve an average of 30% more families annually- even through the pandemic. And all of this was made possible from the hard work and dedication of a few motivated volunteers who wanted to make a difference outside of the lab. Now, we’re ready to do even more, and we hope you’ll join us to help make an even greater impact on the childhood cancer community. APPLY NOW Apply now via our online application form! Strong applicants will be invited to a virtual interview with our team. Visit www.campcasco.org/young-professionals to complete your application, or contact Erin at hello@campcasco.org for more information.
Date Posted: Nov 29, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
SCOPE OF VOLUNTEER DUTIES Camp Casco is seeking an individual interested in helping plan, organize, and execute our second annual retreat designed just for siblings of childhood cancer patients & survivors! This camp will take place in Hinsdale, MA, July 11-14. Our camps are offered free-of-cost to our families to help combat the long-term challenges of childhood cancer. You will be responsible for working with our Program Director and fellow Sibling Retreat leadership to plan a camp session filled with fun, laughter, and opportunities to build connections between peers. You will help select our camp theme days, come up with fun activities, plan our daily schedule, and oversee the execution of all camp activities during the camp session. Most importantly, you will get the unique opportunity to help create and lead a much-needed camp experience that helps siblings of childhood cancer get the dedicated support they deserve. QUALIFICATIONS Strong candidates will possess the following qualifications and skills: At least 1 summer of camp experience, or comparable experience providing childcare Strong verbal and written communication skills Highly organized Effective and supportive management style Creativity and resourcefulness Problem-solving skills Experience working with special-needs populations appreciated, but not required EXPECTATIONS & COMMITMENT Applicants should be at least 21 years of age, be able pass a background check, be fully immunized for COVID-19, and have at least one season of previous experience at a recreational camp for children or similar. Applicants should be able to commit to help with this role through the execution of the camp session in 2023. Most volunteer work can be done remotely throughout the year, but applicants must be able to commit to attending every day of the in-person camp session in Hinsdale, MA (July 11-14).
Date Posted: Dec 2, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
SCOPE OF VOLUNTEER DUTIES Camp Casco is seeking an individual interested in helping plan, organize, and execute our second annual retreat designed just for siblings of childhood cancer patients & survivors! This camp will take place in Hinsdale, MA, July 11-14. Our camps are offered free-of-cost to our families to help combat the long-term challenges of childhood cancer. You will work directly with our Program Director to plan camp logistics, select and train camp volunteers, and oversee all activities. You will lead the rest of the Sibling Retreat Leadership Team throughout planning and execution, helping our team meet internal deadlines and stay on track throughout the year. Throughout the in-person Retreat, you’ll provide your fellow leadership and camp counselors with the support they need to thrive in the camp setting. Most importantly, you will get the unique opportunity to help create and lead a much-needed camp experience that helps siblings of childhood cancer get the dedicated support they deserve. QUALIFICATIONS Strong candidates will possess the following qualifications and skills: At least 2 summers of camp experience, or comparable experience providing childcare Strong verbal and written communication skills Highly organized Effective and supportive management style Creativity and resourcefulness Problem-solving skills Experience working with special-needs populations appreciated, but not required EXPECTATIONS & COMMITMENT Applicants should be at least 21 years of age, be able to pass a background check, be fully immunized for COVID, and have at least two seasons of previous experience at a recreational camp for children. Applicants should be able to commit to help with this role through the execution of the camp session in 2023. Most volunteer work can be done remotely throughout the year, but applicants must be able to commit to attending every day of the in-person camp session in Hinsdale, MA (July 11-14).
Date Posted: Dec 2, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
About Camp Casco Camp Casco builds community between local childhood cancer patients, survivors, and families, providing essential peer support to help families survive the long-term impacts of childhood cancer. We offer free annual summer camps and family socials to help families not only survive, but thrive. We strive to create a culture where every person on our team is respected and valued- just like at our camps. Come join a dedicated and enthusiastic team as we expand our programs to serve even more families in 2023 and beyond! About The Role As our Grants Director, you’ll play a key role in working directly with our CEO and Grant Editor to plan, prepare, and submit grant proposals to help raise funds and launch new initiatives. Specific expectations include researching and selecting grant opportunities that fit our funding needs and timeline, and writing and editing grant content. All responsibilities can be done remotely around your schedule, and should require an average 3-5 hours per week. We are seeking candidates who can commit at least one year to our team. Qualifications for this role include: Prior experience preparing grant proposals Outstanding written communication, with experience writing at a college-level or higher. Excellent attention to detail Superior time management skills Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team This is an ideal role for someone who would like to gain professional writing experience, while seeing a very direct and tangible payoff for their efforts.
Date Posted: Dec 2, 2022
