The
Muscular Dystrophy Association of Central and Southeastern Virginia is
currently looking for volunteers for this year’s summer camp the week of
June 7-13, 2014.
MDA seeks to recruit volunteers
studying Pre-Health at the University of Virginia with the thought that
student volunteers at summer camp will have an opportunity to gain
hands-on experience with children who have neuromuscular diseases and
simultaneously deepen their understanding of coursework.
Each camper is assigned to one volunteer camp counselor so that we have
a 1-on-1 ratio, making the camp fun and accessible for all children!
Volunteer camp counselors help their campers with everything from camp
activities (such as fishing, canoeing, and
softball) to routine daily tasks (such as dressing, showering, and
toileting) and will also receive training to assist with activities such
as wheelchair transfers, physical therapy, and more. Also, volunteers
will gain 144 hours of community service for their
time at camp!
The
volunteer will have a wonderful opportunity to learn from the campers,
other counselors, medical staff, and more. Volunteers will also be
given a chance to create memories with campers
while developing a special friendship that can last a life time.
2014 Camp Details:
Muscular Dystrophy Association 2014 Summer Camp
At the Airfield Conference & 4H Education Center, Wakefield, VirginiaJune 7-13, 2014
As neuromuscular diseases affect more boys than girls, we have a disproportionate need for male volunteers
We
hope that you are able to attend camp this year and help to make the
campers’ experience exciting and memorable! If interested in
volunteering please contact Michael Yeomans, MDA Camp Program
Coordinator, at 804-285-2961 or by email at
myeomans@mdausa.org. Camp will be June 7-13, 2014 but the deadline for applications is April 1, 2014. Here is a YouTube video for those interested in learning more about the camp.
Click here for the information sheet and here for the volunteer application.
