If you are interested in volunteering for Session 2: Camp Erin Boston at the Museum of Science on Sunday, November 12, please fill out this application and we will be in touch with more information.

Descriptions of Volunteer Roles:

*The number of volunteers needed for each role (listed on the right of each role).

Big Buddies (30 positions): Work with an assigned group of campers. Onsite for Ice Cream Social (Sunday, July 23, 2023), all day Saturday, August 19, 2023.
 
Group Guides (8-10 positions): Are assigned a specific group.  Introduces and assists with group activities, relieves Big Buddies at their break times, available as general support during Camp day.  Onsite for Ice Cream Social (Sunday, July 23, 2023),  all day Saturday, August 19, 2023 (Camp in Middleboro, MA).
 
Grief Counselors (8-10 positions): Are typically Licensed Counselors, Social Workers, RNs, Psychologists, etc. – are assigned a specific group. Facilitate bereavement activities and provide bereavement support to campers and families.  Onsite for Ice Cream Social (Sunday, July 23, 2023),  all day Saturday, August 19, 2023 (Camp in Middleboro, MA).

Nurses (4 positions): Registered Nurses to staff the health center at camp, provide first aid as needed. Administer prescribed medications as needed. Oversee health and safety recommendations. Available on-site all day Saturday, August 19, 2023 in Middleboro, MA.

Photographers (2 positions): Onsite for Ice Cream Social (Sunday, July 23, 2023),  all day Saturday, August 19, 2023 (Camp in Middleboro, MA), AND required to edit photographs, upload photographs, and create slideshows. Time requirements can be split between multiple photographers.

Singers (4 positions): Required on Saturday August 19, 2023 at Camp in Middleboro, MA to rehearse, and perform during Saturday evening luminary ceremony. Required to meet with singing team to learn and rehearse songs prior to camp day.
 
On-Site Support Volunteers (15-20 positions):  Provide onsite support to Camp Erin.  May lead activities, run errands and/or provide help and support to Camp Staff. Onsite for Ice Cream Social (Sunday, July 23, 2023) and camp Saturday, August 19, 2023.
 
Off-Site Support Volunteers - Assist at different times of the year with donations, office work, securing supplies, mailings, etc.

Support Volunteers may also assist at different Camp Erin events such as Ice Cream Social, Reunion, Trainings, securing in-kind donations, etc.


VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:
               
Be at least 18 years of age.
Be high school graduates.
Have reliable transportation to and from all required events (Some volunteers will carpool).
Complete a background check (CORI, SORI, Consent & Release, and COVID waiver).
Agree to respect all health and safety guidelines.
Complete a 30 minute interview. (new volunteers only)
Complete a 2 hour online training program. (new volunteers only. Returning volunteers welcome but not required to join)
Must be fully immunized (1-2 doses plus boosters) against COVID-19.

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