Opportunity Details
Camp Courage - Teens
Annie’s Hope – The Center for Grieving Kids
Volunteer Camp Counselor Job Description
Background:
Annie’s Hope – The Center for Grieving Kids is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide comprehensive support services to children, teens, and their families who are grieving a death. Each year,
Annie’s Hope serves over 3,600 kids and families through ten unique programs. Camp Courage is the organization’s summer camp program and annually serves nearly 100 kids via five-day, four-night camps. Volunteers serve as Camp Counselors and have a direct relationship with the number of bereaved kids we can invite to join us at Camp. Each year, we especially have a great need for male volunteers. Can you help us ensure no child grieves alone this summer?
Responsibilities: Camp Counselors work as a member of the Camp Courage team, joining Assistant Directors and Nurses in serving the kids who join us for the Camp experience. Cabin Counselors are assigned a cabin of campers and oversee their day-to-day activities and safety. Activities Counselors are assigned to support various areas, tasks, or activities – such as arts and crafts. All volunteers facilitate an energetic, fun, joyful, safe, and welcoming environment. One’s presence as a volunteer sends the message that kids’ grief matters.
Time Commitment: Camp Courage – Teens (Ages 11 – 18): June 7 – June 13, 2025
Qualifications:
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Willingness and ability to convey warmth, compassion, respect, and nonjudgment
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Willingness and ability to work with campers and other volunteers from a broad range of backgrounds, grieving deaths of various causes
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Ability to be flexible in consistently changing environments
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Must be a team player and leader
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No experience as a social worker, counselor, or major in a social service profession is required. Some of our best counselors have represented the nursing, education, child life, outdoor education, physical education, and business disciplines. No matter the course of study, a volunteer experience with Camp Courage is sure to inform one’s educational and professional work.
To apply to be a volunteer camp counselor, please complete a volunteer application. A link will be emailed once interest is expressed.
Children & Youth, Mental Health
Sports & Recreation,Mentoring/Youth Development
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
