What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer - Camp Sunrise position at Barton Healthcare System?
Summary of Position:
The Volunteer – Camp Sunrise role acts as a camp counselor for children between the ages of 7 and 14 years of age according to their experience and training and in compliance with organization policies.
Qualifications
Education:
• High school graduate or GED preferred
Experience:
• Previous volunteer experience preferred.
• Previous experience working with children preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Strong active listening skills and ability to validate emotions and experiences
• Enthusiastic, energetic, compassionate, adaptable and able to foster a fun supportive environment for kids and teenagers.
Certifications/Licensure:
• N/A
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Normal office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate while in the office.
• Occasional travel to various health system locations.
• Travel to the private residence of patients.
Essential Functions
1. Provides consistently exceptional care at all times.
2. Provides guidance and structured activities for children and teens who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
3. Creates a safe and nurturing environment that encourages healing, connection and personal growth.
4. Encourages open communication in a safe nonjudgmental environment.
5. Participates in group discussions, therapeutic activities, and recreational sessions
6. Facilitates arts and crafts activities and storytelling exercises.
7. Assists with organizing outside activities and team building exercises.
8. Ensure all campers feel included, respected, and supported.
9. Maintain a safe and organized environment during camp activities.
10. Ensure adherence to all camp rules and safety protocols.
11. Responds to the needs of the department by performing other duties, as necessary.