Vols will co-lead small groups of adults with special needs on short vacations to various destinations. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, providing emotional and physical support, enhancing fun, budgeting, driving and activity planning 24 hours a day while on trips. Vols must be willing to assist with all Adult Daily Living skills (brushing teeth, separating dirty clothes, showering etc). This is very challenging work, yet also very rewarding and fun. Experience working with this population is an asset but not required. Training will be provided. Between trips, some light office work or assistance is required.
Accomodation & food:
While on trips you will stay in hotels. In between trips, you will stay at a youth hostel. Volunteers must feel comfortable sharing co-ed accommodations with little privacy. Volunteers will be responsible for their own meals, transportation and activities when not on a trip.
Location & leisure:
Manhattan, New York City et various destinations. In between trips, you will have minimal time to explore NYC.
Requirements:
Responsible, motivated vols, aged 21 years and older with Drivers license strongly preferred. No alcohol during trips. Fluent English. A 3-week commitment minimum is required, but vols are welcome to stay for up to 3 months if work is available. VFP Motivation form and phone/Skype interview required.
Age:
21-99
Region:
New york
Location:
New york city
Language(s):
English
Airport:
JFK: John F Kennedy Intl (New York, United States)
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.
Vols will co-lead small groups of adults with special needs on short vacations to various destinations. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, providing emotional and physical support, enhancing fun, budgeting, driving and activity planning 24 hours a day while on trips. Vols must be willing to assist with all Adult Daily Living skills (brushing teeth, separating dirty clothes, showering etc). This is very challenging work, yet also very rewarding and fun. Experience working with this population is an asset but not required. Training will be provided. Between trips, some light office work or assistance is required.
Accomodation & food:
While on trips you will stay in hotels. In between trips, you will stay at a youth hostel. Volunteers must feel comfortable sharing co-ed accommodations with little privacy. Volunteers will be responsible for their own meals, transportation and activities when not on a trip.
Location & leisure:
Manhattan, New York City et various destinations. In between trips, you will have minimal time to explore NYC.
Requirements:
Responsible, motivated vols, aged 21 years and older with Drivers license strongly preferred. No alcohol during trips. Fluent English. A 3-week commitment minimum is required, but vols are welcome to stay for up to 3 months if work is available. VFP MOTIVATION FORM and PHONE/SKYPE INTERVIEW REQUIRED.
Age:
21-99
Region:
New york
Location:
New york city
Language(s):
English
Airport:
JFK: John F Kennedy Intl (New York, United States)
Vols will co-lead small groups of adults with special needs on short vacations to various destinations. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, providing emotional and physical support, enhancing fun, budgeting, driving and activity planning 24 hours a day while on trips. Vols must be willing to assist with all Adult Daily Living skills (brushing teeth, separating dirty clothes, showering etc). This is very challenging work, yet also very rewarding and fun. Experience working with this population is an asset but not required. Training will be provided. Between trips, some light office work or assistance is required.
Accomodation & food:
While on trips you will stay in hotels. In between trips, you will stay at a youth hostel. Volunteers must feel comfortable sharing co-ed accommodations with little privacy. Volunteers will be responsible for their own meals, transportation and activities when not on a trip.
Location & leisure:
Manhattan, New York City et various destinations. In between trips, you will have minimal time to explore NYC.
Requirements:
Responsible, motivated vols, aged 21 years and older with Drivers license strongly preferred. No alcohol during trips. Fluent English. A 3-week commitment minimum is required, but vols are welcome to stay for up to 3 months if work is available. VFP MOTIVATION FORM and PHONE/SKYPE INTERVIEW REQUIRED.
Age:
21-99
Region:
New york
Location:
New york city
Language(s):
English
Airport:
JFK: John F Kennedy Intl (New York, United States)
Vols will co-lead small groups of adults with special needs on short vacations to various destinations. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, providing emotional and physical support, enhancing fun, budgeting, driving and activity planning 24 hours a day while on trips. Vols must be willing to assist with all Adult Daily Living skills (brushing teeth, separating dirty clothes, showering etc). This is very challenging work, yet also very rewarding and fun. Experience working with this population is an asset but not required. Training will be provided. Between trips, some light office work or assistance is required.
Accomodation & food:
While on trips you will stay in hotels. In between trips, you will stay at a youth hostel. Volunteers must feel comfortable sharing co-ed accommodations with little privacy. Volunteers will be responsible for their own meals, transportation and activities when not on a trip.
Location & leisure:
Manhattan, New York City et various destinations. In between trips, you will have minimal time to explore NYC.
Requirements:
Responsible, motivated vols, aged 21 years and older with Drivers license strongly preferred. No alcohol during trips. Fluent English. A 3-week commitment minimum is required, but vols are welcome to stay for up to 3 months if work is available. VFP MOTIVATION FORM and PHONE/SKYPE INTERVIEW REQUIRED.
Age:
21-99
Region:
New york
Location:
New york city
Language(s):
English
Airport:
JFK: John F Kennedy Intl (New York, United States)
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