Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is currently seeking volunteers for their Summer Camp Program.

Volunteering at MDA Summer Camp means helping a child with Muscular Dystrophy escape the struggles of everyday living to experience the joys of youth. MDA Summer Camp needs volunteers in the following capacities: Camp Counselors, Medical Staff, Water Safety Instructors, and Activity Coordinators.

Camp Counselors (16 years of age or older) work one-on-one with campers providing the care, close supervision and attention that children with neuromuscular disease need. Counselors push wheelchairs, lift and transfer youngsters, help with crafts and games, and even "bunk down" near their campers. But above all, they become a youngster's friend for a week - and sometimes for a lifetime!

NOTE: Not all campers use wheelchairs and some require more/less personal care than others. Counselors are trained to work with youngsters having neuromuscular disease and proper camper/counselor match-up is discussed at your interview.

MDA Summer Camp is held in Rathdrum, Idaho in mid-July.

Volunteers must complete an application, pass a background check, have a physical from their physician, and attend MDA camp volunteer orientation. Male and female volunteers needed!

This opportunity is sponsored by: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adolescents (13-17) Disabled / Ill Children (5-12) We need volunteers who are free at these times One-Time This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Small Group (2-10) Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Individual This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Children & Youth Human Services Disabilities Nonprofit Organization Health We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Caregiver Leadership Development Child Care Recreational Activities / Sports Companionship

Contact Person: Renee Parkins, Health Care Service Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

101 W. Indiana Ave Spokane, WA 99205 (See a map)

Directions:

From I-90, travel north on Hwy 2/Division to Indiana Avenue. Turn Left (west) onto Indiana Avenue and travel 2 blocks. MDA is located at 101 W. Indiana Avenue, on the corner of Indiana and Atlantic.

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Miscellaneous Information

Is this opportunity appropriate for teens, 11-18 years of age?
	Yes
Is this opportunity appropriate for students looking to fulfill service learning requirements?
	Yes
Is this opportunity appropriate for community service volunteers?
	No

Last updated on July 2, 2009