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Camp Jojo
Sub theme: Children, Disability, Education, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Camp Jojo is a UK charity providing accessible camping experiences for children with complex needs and life-limiting conditions, and their families. Summer camps run in Cumbria, with volunteers creating safe, inclusive, and memorable stays.
Description of role: Family Support
Usually working in pairs, family volunteers are assigned to a family to support them all to enjoy their holiday. This includes parents and siblings too! You might be taking the children to do activities whilst the parents have a break, you might be helping them at meal times, helping with personal care, and generally being a spare pair of hands, or being a supportive listening ear.
Please note, volunteers will never be left alone with a child, they are not able to administer medication and parental responsibility remains with parents at all times. You would be expected to camp with the rest of the volunteers from Friday morning until Sunday evening. All meals will be provided and transport costs covered.
Usually working in pairs, family volunteers are assigned to a family to support them all to enjoy their holiday. This includes parents and siblings too! You might be taking the children to do activities whilst the parents have a break, you might be helping them at meal times, helping with personal care, and generally being a spare pair of hands, or being a supportive listening ear.
Please note, volunteers will never be left alone with a child, they are not able to administer medication and parental responsibility remains with parents at all times. You would be expected to camp with the rest of the volunteers from Friday morning until Sunday evening. All meals will be provided and transport costs covered.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Practical Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: One day / week only
Start date:
End date:
Opportunity times: Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Saturday Evening, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon
DBS required: On
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 36 - 1 weekend
Location:
Nags Head Farm
Appleby in Westmorland
CA16 6TD