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Psychosocial Professionals Wanted: Help a child with serious illness experience the magic ...

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near MOUNT GILEAD, OH
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    Varies
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    40
    Cause Areas:
    Sports & Recreation, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Minimum of a mental health-related field placement/internship experience

    Description

    Psychosocial Professionals Wanted: Help a child with serious illness experience the magic ...

    Maybe you're a pro marshmallow roaster. Or a great storyteller. Or maybe you simply have a passion for kids. You can help children with serious illnesses experience the magic of camp.

    The Psychosocial Team at FHF prioritizes the psychosocial well-being of campers, volunteers, and staff throughout the camp experience. Our team seeks qualified psychosocial professionals (child life specialists, social workers, psychologists, educators, and other related professions) and students in similar fields who have at least completed an experiential learning placement (child life practicum or internship, social work field placement, or similar). For students not yet qualified for the Psychosocial Team Member volunteer role who are seeking related experiences, we welcome you to volunteer as a family sidekick, cabin counselor, or activity counselor.

    At Flying Horse Farms we provide magical, transformative camp experiences for children with serious illnesses. Located on 200 acres just outside Mt. Gilead, Ohio, the camp hosts hundreds of children and families each year--free of charge.

    The children who benefit from camp have illnesses including cancer, heart disease, arthritis, blood disorders, pulmonary disease, gastrointestinal disease, kidney disease, and craniofacial anomalies.

    For a weekend or week at a time, being sick takes a backseat to being a kid. And fun is priority number one.

    So pack your spirit of adventure and bring your talents to camp. We can't wait to welcome you around our campfire.

    Maybe you're a pro marshmallow roaster. Or a great storyteller. Or maybe you simply have a passion for kids. You can help children with serious illnesses experience the magic of camp.

    The Psychosocial Team at FHF prioritizes the psychosocial well-being of campers, volunteers, and staff throughout the camp experience. Our team seeks qualified psychosocial professionals (child life specialists, social workers, psychologists, educators, and other related professions) and students in similar fields who have at least completed an experiential learning placement (child life practicum or internship, social work field placement, or similar). For students not yet qualified for the Psychosocial Team Member volunteer role who are seeking related experiences, we welcome you to volunteer as a family sidekick, cabin counselor, or activity counselor.

    At Flying Horse Farms we provide magical, transformative camp experiences for children with serious illnesses…

    Location

    On-site
    5260 STATE ROUTE 95, MOUNT GILEAD, Ohio, US

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