Providing services for people with disabilities and their families since 1951.
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Providing services for people with disabilities and their families since 1951.
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COME HELP THE ARC OF
SAN DIEGO
THIS SUMMER BY
BECOMING A CAMP COUNSELOR
Unique summer volunteer opportunity
available for teens and adults ages 15 and up
DRAFT -- SAN DIEGO, CALIF.
– Every summer, The Arc of San Diego puts together their Camp-A-Lot &
Camp-A-Little programs. These are traditional summer “live-in” resident camps
designed for children and adults with developmental disabilities that are held
in San Diego County. This year’s camp will be held at Cuyamaca Outdoor School
and Camp Denver Fox from July 15 through August 21, 2008.
The camps offer everything from hiking to campfire programs to dances and
talent shows, but they can’t operate without volunteers. The Arc of San Diego
is currently looking for camp counselors for their camps this summer. This
is the perfect opportunity for anyone who has ever thought about volunteering or
becoming a camp counselor. There is no experience necessary and offers real
“hands-on” experience. Room and board are also provided while at camp. They have
current openings for camp counselors (must by at least 18 years old) and
counselor aides (must be at least 15 years old). The application deadline for
the counselor and aides positions is July 8, 2008.
The Arc of San Diego is the largest, most comprehensive provider
of services to people with disabilities and was founded in 1951 by parents
concerned about the lack of services for children with developmental
disabilities. It has since grown to seven major centers, thirteen group homes,
and one respite house. Arc directly
impacts the lives of more than 2,500 people with disabilities throughout San
Diego County.
Volunteers don’t necessarily need to work the entire summer; one and two
week commitments are also available. Honorariums are given to volunteers who
work hard and provide a safe, comfortable and fun environment for their assigned
campers. Prior to training and orientation, there is an application process that
includes an interview, background check, and fingerprinting.
For more information or to set up an interview, please call (619)
685-1178 ext. 255 or e-mail pals@arc-sd.com. |
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