Volunteer

Volunteers with Camp Rainbow Connection will:

(1) Demonstrate Christian love with compassion and acceptance toward campers, family members/care givers, and fellow volunteer staff.

(2) Provide opportunities for campers to experience fun, fellowship, and Christian teachings.

(3) Work together as a team with persons with and without disabilities.

1. Maintain the dignity of the campers with whom he/she is matched as a staff buddy (including the individual’s in-room privacy and property), the other campers participating in sessions, and fellow staff volunteers. Hold information confidential.
2. Abide by the child/youth/vulnerable adult protection policies of CRC.
3. Focus upon the needs of the campers as the highest priority during camp sessions.
4. Be aware of where the camper under your supervision as a Buddy is and what they are doing at all times.  You are expected to inform the camper of your whereabouts as well. As a Camper Buddy, you will be sharing a sleeping room with the camper(s) and possibly additional volunteers, assuring that medication/health needs are met, and assisting with activities of daily living as appropriate.
5. Provide opportunities for participation by campers in all activities. You will be assisting with tasks in morning classes, afternoon activities, and evening sessions. You are expected to promote independence of the camper in all that is done, allowing the person to try tasks on his/her own, make mistakes, take longer than others, and persevere. You will always be called upon to assist with proper supervision of campers.  During class activities, you will work in your class or activity and your camper will be supervised by those leading the activities in which he/she is involved. 
6. Be a full participant in all activities.  Attendance is required at all sessions and events.
7. Maintain Christian integrity and behavior at all times.
8. Share any concerns or questions you have with the On-Site Directors.
9. Assist with solicitation of supply donations and financial contributions to help keep the cost of camp for the campers at as low a level as possible.