Midwest YouCan Foundation

Volunteer Opportunity:
Camp Counselor

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QUALIFICATIONS: 1. At least 19 years of age. 2. Ability to accept supervision and guidance. 3. Ability to observe camper behavior and assess its appropriateness, apply appropriate behavior management techniques, and enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures. 4. Ability to physically and mentally assist in taking care of 8 to 10 campers 24 hours a day, each day. 5. Possess the mental and emotional strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of, and interact with campers over the course of camp while remaining alert, friendly, and patient. 6. Ability to creatively plan and facilitate an activity as assigned. 7. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. To be directly responsible for the oversight, supervision and engagement of children in order to achieve the mission of Camp You Can. 2. This position reports to the Camp Directors. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. To live in the cabin with campers serving as a leader, supervisor, and role model. 2. To help campers have a safe, happy, and empowering experience. 3. To provide opportunities for campers to experience success during camp. 4. To develop and enhance positive interaction between campers and staff. 5. To empower campers to problem solve on an individual and group basis. 6. To clearly develop goals and expectations with campers and review these goals and expectations with campers on a regular 7. To provide supervision and assistance in all aspects of the campers’ daily life including, but not limited to: • meals/camper dietary needs • cabin clean up • camper hygiene • prompt attendance at all activities • rest hour • taking of scheduled medications • cabin chat/ bedtime activities • lights out 9. To help organize, lead and take part in all cabin activities including but not limited to, cabin time, camp songs, arts and crafts, camp dance. 10. To provide assistance in handling all camper related issues including and not limited to missing home, behavior management, disclosure, and medical needs. 11. To develop and enhance positive interaction between volunteers and staff. 12. To bring to the attention of the Camp Directors any camper related issues including, but not limited to, missing home, aggressive behaviors, disclosure issues, and non-compliance. 13. To ask for help and feedback. 14. To do a thorough clean-up of cabins at the end of the session. 15. To manage personal life to ensure capability of performing job up to standard. 16. To fully participate in all staff trainings and all staff meetings. 17. To know, adhere to, and implement the policies and procedures of Camp You Can. 18. Cognitive and communication abilities to plan and conduct the activities to achieve camper development objectives. 19. Must possess strength and endurance. For example, must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 25 pounds and walk a minimum of three miles daily on uneven terrain. 20. Must be able to meet the physical and cognitive requirements of being responsible for minors in an outdoor living situation. 21. To perform any other duties deemed necessary by the Camp Director.

General
Size of Group
11-20
When
Repeats daily at 7:30am
Duration of 4 hours 10 minutes
Location Details
Offsite Location
Indoor Project
Outdoor Project

Camp Catron
609 North 60th Road
Nebraska City, NE 68410
United States

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