Work as a summer camp staff member and enjoy the activities and events that take place as you support our special needs population. You will help our campers as they benefit from a fun, safe residential camping experience. You will take part in all activities including swimming, sports, arts et crafts, music, dance and more Job Rotations will include supervision and care of assigned campers during a six hour time block; supporting staff in special activities in Nature, Sports, Arts and Crafts; kitchen work including set up, light prep work and clean-up; one-to-one assistance and support of a camper; office work and light maintenance under the direction of the maintenance supervisor.
Accomodation & food:
You will share a small cabin with three campers. All meals are provided. Vegetarian meals available. Laundry facilities are provided.
Location & leisure:
Goshen Vermont is a rural community located in the heart of the Green Mountains. In addition to daily summer camp activities, limited periods of time off provide an opportunity to enjoy Vermont cities and towns and the surrounding landscape.
Requirements:
Interest in working with children and adults who have special needs. Volunteers must pass a background check with the sponsoring organization and may be subject to additional requests for information by Camp Thorpe.Volunteers will be expected to work a 10 hour rotation, which combines one or more of the activities listed under work above. No smoking, alcohol/drugs.VFP MOTIVATION FORM and phone Interview Required before acceptance.
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