Volunteer Information for Companions and staff
Companion Information
For every child/camper who registers with our program, a one-on-one companion is assigned. Being a companion is extremely rewarding and many companions have served for several years. As a Companion, You offer friendship and love to a boy or girl through fun activities. By committing a little time, you can bring a great deal of joy into a young life. A companion’s dedication and commitment is the backbone of our program. A companion is expected to have fun and to fully participate in all the activities their assigned camper chooses and to be a positive role model for the camper. If interested, please complete and mail in the application form.
Companion Requirements:
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At least 18 years of age at camp time.
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Provide two (2) appropriate references.
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Provide a successful “Police Record Check”.
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Available for a personal interview on a pre-arranged date.
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First time companions are required to attend a full day training workshop and adhere to the policies and rules governing Camp Quality. Returning companions are required to attend a ½ day training workshop each year.
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Attend the entire camp session.
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Contact his/her camper as soon as the assignment is made.
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Maintain contact with their camper throughout the year.
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Maintain the confidentially of all campers and their families and not release any information to any parties, including other companions, volunteers and campers, without the authorization of the Camp Director.
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Commit to doing your best to make the campers experience a quality and memorable one.
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Mature enough to understand that campers may have physical limitations and fragile self-confidence or emotional issues, and must be committed to giving the camper your full attention and emotional support.
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For the safety and well being of the camper, the companion must not let their camper out of their reach or view at any time during the camp or during year-round outings.
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Capable of sharing living quarters with others while at camp.
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No tobacco products, alcohol or illegal drugs are allowed at camp.
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Mature enough to allow the camper to freely choose their own activities.
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Wise enough to realize that he/she may be called upon to do more than their given assignment.
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Only campers have the right to request an assignment of a different companion and companions must be mature enough to accept it with a positive attitude. Companions however, must be willing to continue on with the same assigned camper during camp, and from year to year, unless there are unusual circumstances that benefit the safety and welfare of the camper, the Camp Director may decide on a companion reassignment.
Our need for staff volunteers is limited. However, we do have a need for staff volunteers on our management team to support many of the programs for kids with cancer. A staff volunteer must have an ability to manage multiple tasks and personnel, possess effective communication and people skills, motivated to dedicate time to a charitable cause, and attend monthly management meetings in the Freehold, NJ area. If interested, please complete and the mail in the application form.