Volunteer Buddy - Camp Benny

About the role

Gain experience in camp counseling and working with children by learning camper-management, operational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with campers
• Assist counselors in ensuring camper safety
• Facilitate activities
• Promote a positive and inclusive camp atmosphere
• Support social, emotional, and sensory development
• Create a fun and memorable summer experience for children with diverse needs

Requirements

• Must be 14 years or older
• Enthusiastic, organized, and compassionate
• Available for one to six weeks during a summer day camp program for children with autism

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Communication skills
• Safety awareness
• Activity facilitation
• Inclusive environment creation
• Social, emotional, and sensory development understanding

Benefits

• Service hours
• College credit hours
• Lend a helping hand opportunities

Pay

• N/A

Schedule

• N/A

Location

Camp Benny is based at Rudolph Matas Elementary School, 1201 Elise Ave., Metairie, LA, 70003