|
|
Camp SuperKids Asthma Camp
Volunteer Duties for Camp SuperKids
What: The mission of Camp Superkids is to promote optimal health and wellness for children with asthma, ages 7-12, in a camp setting. We strive to achieve a child-centered educational and social experience by providing opportunities to learn asthma management skills for life. We recognize the importance of fun and recreation, which address self-esteem, self-reliance, self-management of asthma, and social skills. We support an environment that preserves the dignity of each person in a loving and caring manner.
When: August 8-10, 2007, Volunteer training on August 7.
Where: Torino Ranch, Lovell Canyon
Duties: Volunteers are needed to staff the camp. We are looking for the following:
- Volunteers who will be camp counselors. You will reside with another adult and up to 8 children in an air-conditioned cabin with bunk beds. There is a central, single sex facility for showers and toilets. During the day, you will participate in or observe the activities the children are participating in. If you have a special talent- arts and crafts, singing, drumming etc. that you would like to teach, we would love to hear about it! A medical background is not necessary, but a love for working with children is.
- Volunteers for kitchen duty. We need volunteers who will work with a professional chef and prep and cook all the food in addition to clean up after each meal. You may be asked to reside in a cabin with children if we need extra adult supervision.
- Medical staff- Physicians, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, EMT, paramedics, medical students etc. Primary duties include sharing rotating ”on-call” responsibilities, providing and overseeing medical care, distributing medications and reviewing and resolving camper care concerns. You will reside with another adult and up to 8 children in an air-conditioned cabin with bunk beds. Medical students are welcomed!
- How it works:
- Fill out a volunteer application. To request one, please email a request to abeaulieu@lungnevada.org
- A criminal background check will be conducted on all volunteers.
- After successful completion of the application and background check, you will be notified of your acceptance.
Other information:
· You must be 21 years or old to volunteer.
· We will have volunteer training at the camp on August 7. All volunteers must attend. The camp is approximately an hour and a half drive from Las Vegas. Volunteers may stay overnight or come back the next morning for the start of camp.
· There is no cell phone coverage at the camp. The camp has a landline for emergency use only.
· No alcohol, tobacco or other drugs are allowed in camp at any time.
· Camp is non-smoking.
· Volunteers are asked to inform medical staff in camp to any health problems that could present themselves on site.
· Physicians must be covered by their own malpractice insurance. The American Lung Association does NOT carry malpractice insurance for its doctor volunteers.
For more information or to receive a volunteer application contact:
Amy Beaulieu, MHA
Lung Health Educator
American Lung Association of Nevada
3552 W. Cheyenne Ave Ste. 130
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
702-948-4157
abeaulieu@lungnevada.org
2040 West Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Voice (702) 671-2231
Suggestions or comments regarding this website? Please email drdini@gmail.com
|
