Program Volunteer Supplemental Handbook
10509 108th St. N.W. Annandale, MN 55302 | 952.852.0101 | 800.450.8376 | VolunteerServices@TrueFriends.org | TrueFriends.org Camp Courage Maple Lake
Camp Friendship Annandale
Camp Eden Wood Eden Prairie
Camp Courage North Lake George
Camp New Hope McGregor
Welcome to Holland I am often asked to describe the experience of raising a child with disability - to try to help people who have not shared that unique experience to imagine how it would feel. It is like this... When you're going to have a baby, it is like planning a fabulous vacation trip - to Italy. You buy a bunch of guidebooks and make your wonderful plans. The Coliseum. The Michelangelo David. The Gondolas of Venice. You may learn some handy phrases in Italian. It is all very exciting. After months of anticipation, the day finally arrives. You pack your bag and off you go. Several hours later the plane lands. The stewardess comes in and says, 'Welcome to Holland'. 'Holland? ' you say. 'What do you mean Holland? I signed up for Italy! ! ! I am supposed to be in Italy. All my life I have dreamed of going to Italy! '. But there has been a change in flight plan, they have landed in Holland and there you must stay. The important thing is that they have not taken you to a horrible, disgusting, filthy place, full of pestilence, famine and disease. It is just a different place. So you must go out and buy new guidebooks. And you must learn a new language. And you will meet a whole new group of people you would never have met before. It is just a different place. It's slower paced than Italy. It's less flashy than Italy. But after you have been there for a while and you catch your breath, you look around and you begin to notice that Holland has windmills, Holland has tulips, and Holland even has Rembrandts. But everyone you know is busy coming and going from Italy and they are all bragging about what a wonderful time they had there. And for the rest of your life you will say, 'Yes, that is where I was supposed to go, That's where I had planned'. And the pain of that will never, ever go away, because the loss of that dream is a very significant loss, but if you spend your life mourning the fact that you didn't go to Italy, you may never be free to enjoy the very special, the very lovely things about Holland. Written by Emily Perl Kingsley (in 1987)
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WELCOME to True Friends and THANK YOU for dedicating your time to “Provide lifechanging experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities.” As a program volunteer, you will be interacting with our campers and learning what makes True Friends a great camp experience. Your future with True Friends has great potential; keep in mind most of our leadership staff began as volunteers. Being part of the camp experience is beneficial for everyone involved, from campers to counselors, and we’re glad you’re here. We always want your volunteer experience with TF to be positive. In order to make sure that happens, communication is key. From us, you will receive an e-newsletter each season with camp highlights, volunteer spotlights, and up to date volunteer opportunities (remember they are first come, first serve, so make sure you apply early to get the dates you want). You will have the opportunity to provide feedback multiple times after your volunteer experience. There is also our Facebook community specifically for volunteers where you can connect with other volunteers, as well as the Volunteer Services Department. You will receive letters and postcards not only from staff at camp, but also from campers – they’re also thankful for your service! This handbook is to provide understanding as to what you’ll need to do to be a successful volunteer. After reading through the handbook, if you are unclear on any of the information, please contact Volunteer Services.
In friendship, Conor S. McGrath
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Table of Contents PROGRAM VOLUNTEER SUPPLIMENTAL HANDBOOK
Welcome to Holland .................................................................... 2 Program Volunteer Reporting Structure ............................ 5 Direct Care Volunteer Description ........................................ 6 Expectations .................................................................................... 7 Tips on Interacting ....................................................................... 8 Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program ................................. 9 Camp Routine .............................................................................. 10 Daily Camp Schedule ................................................................ 11 How to Help .................................................................................. 13 Helping Others Eat .................................................................... 14 Wheelchair Safety ...................................................................... 15 Volunteering Recognition & Incentives ........................... 16 Program Volunteer | Frequently Asked Questions ..... 17 Volunteer Packing List ............................................................. 19
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Program Volunteer Reporting Structure Volunteer
Counselor / CIT / Program Leaders
Lead Counselor / Cabin Leader
Program / Village Coordinator
Assistant Program Manager / Director
Program Manager / Director
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Direct Care Volunteer Description Requirements 1. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age 2. Volunteers must be physically and emotionally strong, mentally alert, creative and flexible 3. Volunteers must be motivated to work in a residential camping environment Responsible to Program Manager and Coordinators Responsibilities 1. Assist individuals with physical disabilities or other limitations that need support with eating meals and walking 2. Assist in planning and implementing daily activities with program area leaders and coworkers to meet the needs and interests of assigned cabin 3. Interact with campers and encourage them to participate in all activities while encouraging positive reinforcement 4. Responsible to the health care staff and administrative staff for notification of sickness or injury 5. Assist campers in caring for personal belongings, including packing and unpacking 6. Assist in the writing of reports pertaining to campers health and wellbeing 7. To perform any miscellaneous duties as requested by administrative staff, and or general camp leadership staff during the hours of 7a.m. and 10p.m. 8. Responsible to help with minor daily living skills, such as helping put on socks, shoes, a jacket, braiding hair, painting finger nails, etc 9. Responsible to ensure that campers have on bug spray and sunscreen as necessary 10. Responsible to help counseling staff with general tidiness of cabin 11. Assists counseling staff with any errands, such as going to the laundry room or supply room to drop something off/pick something up 12. To maintain a safe, healthy and clean atmosphere at all times
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Expectations CAMPERS ARE YOUR PRIMARY CONCERN WHILE YOU ARE VOLUNTEERING In your interactions with campers you will be expected to communicate in a positive and polite manner, showing respect for feelings at all times. It is important to use language the camper will understand, and not discuss issues of concern in the presence of the camper. See ‘Your Language’ section of the General Volunteer Handbook for general conversation starters. You have the privilege of socializing with campers while at camp. Remember they are the reason you are here. Engage them in conversations, activities and general camp-life with other campers in your cabin. It is expected you will encourage campers to engage in all kinds of activities. Adapt activities to the ability level of your campers, allowing them to participate as much as possible. When campers feel they can do almost anything, this will lead to a positive self-image. We adapt activities in a variety of ways, sometimes by slowing down the activity or varying the rules or the equipment; i.e. using a beach ball when playing volley ball. You are a role model for the campers. Ensure your behavior is camp appropriate and is worth being mirrored. Do not tell campers to do one thing, while you do another. At times campers will need limits to be enforced; work with other staff to establish limits that are reasonable and enforceable. It is likely while being a volunteer you will experience some difficult situations. These situations may be anything from spilled milk to campers displaying inappropriate behaviors to staff members becoming ill and not being able to work. It is important during these times you maintain a positive attitude and remain optimistic.
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Tips on Interacting Ask, Ask, Ask… The only way to start finding out what you don’t know is to ask. Ask a staff if you have a question about something. If the question is about a disability, the person with the disability may be able and willing to answer it. Other staff members may have worked with certain individuals before and may have ideas on how to deal with situations that may arise. When planning activities, you can ask your campers what they would like to do; you do not always have to assume. You are in charge of your own learning and growth. If you don’t understand something, ask questions to discover the answer. If you are not comfortable asking your cabin mates, seek out a person with a leadership role. See “Volunteer Reporting Structure” for assistance. Encourage Everyone When campers come to camp, they are experiencing new people and a new environment. This can be overwhelming, and at first they may be reluctant to try new things, but gentle encouragement on the volunteer’s part may help. Some people require more encouragement or more time to feel comfortable with things. It is important to maintain an encouraging attitude! You will feel better, too! Setting the Trend Teach by example. If we speak in a positive and cheerful tone, others will often do the same. Model the behavior you want to see from the campers. If you want someone to put on sunscreen, you should also put on sunscreen. If you want someone to have a positive attitude of cooperation, make sure you are modeling it. Respect Everything starts with language. At True Friends, we always use people first language; this sets the tone for everything we do. Always speak as if the campers understand what you are saying, regardless of the level of their disability. Talk to the person who is deaf even though they cannot hear you; they will read your body language and this will tell them a lot. Use gestures and sign language as appropriate. Offer help when needed Campers should be encouraged to be as independent as possible. If we encourage campers to be as independent as possible and support them in the areas where they need help, they will gain greater self esteem and feel supported. Adapting Activities The emphasis should be on cooperation versus competition. Use of adaptations and partial participation allows everyone to enjoy the activity. To adapt an activity it can be as simple as slowing a game down, changing the rules to be simpler, or changing the equipment that you use, like wrapping masking tape around the handle of a paint brush so that it is easier to grasp the handle. Ask or observe a staff to get ideas. TRUE FRIENDS | 8
Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program Introducing the new CIT Program True Friends CIT program is a personal & social growth internship where CIT’s join camp as junior staff members. Typically CIT’s are past volunteers, aged 16-17, thus this could be available to you if you showcase acute skillsets while engaged in the volunteer program. Alternatively, youth with experience working with the disabled population can apply. While at camp, CIT’s work to meet the program goal: becoming effective, caring, and talented counselors through education and training. The CIT program will cover how camp operates, and provide CITs with skills and hands on experience in a camp setting. CIT’s will learn many important skills that will benefit them not only here at camp, but in everyday life, such as: leadership, independence, decision making, and so much more! During activities, CIT’s will spend time in program areas learning how to lead accessible and adaptive activities to young people and adults with disabilities. Through general camp life, CIT’s discover how to efficiently organize a cabin group. Program Logistics Programs operate with summer and winter resident camps at Camp Friendship in Annandale. a. Summer CIT’s are at camp for six weeks beginning June 1 – 14, annually b. Winter CIT’s are at camp from December 26-31 & January 3-8, annually CIT’s will: a. Comply with all requirements outlined in the internship description b. Receive comprehensive training certified by MN Department of Human Services and the America Camping Association; including Health Care, Non-Violent Crises Intervention, and CPR. c. Be ages 16-17 years d. 12 positions are available during summer programming, and 4 for winter programming e. Operate within ear shot of a trained staff person f. Have prior experience working with the disabled community g. Work with a resident camp program serving young people and adults with learning, physical, and developmental disabilities h. Receive bi-weekly financial compensation for the duration of employment; includes room and board
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Camp Routine Camp overview‌ At camp, there can be anywhere from 2-6 counselors with 5-24 participants in a cabin/team depending on the program. Individuals are assigned to cabin groups according to their sex, age, and ability levels. The ratio of staff to participants varies from 1:1 to 1:8. In situations where a group needs more assistance or supervision, additional counselors and volunteer staff are assigned. One-to-one staffing is sometimes necessary for individuals who have difficulty managing their behavior, or who use a wheelchair. The Program Staff is comprised of individual program leaders. Their job is to plan and implement activities for the participants during the day and to plan a variety of all-camp evening programs. They spend time with their assigned cabin at meal time, in the evening helping campers get ready for bed and in the morning helping campers get ready for the day. Scheduling overview‌ Programming depends on the site and the session. At some sites, Counselors, Program Leaders and the Village Leadership set up a daily schedule for each cabin, while at other sites there is an open campus type of schedule. Plans are specifically designed for individual participants, cabin groups and sessions. The staff members work cooperatively to insure the best use of the program areas and available time. Schedules will differ each week according to the individual needs and desires of the participants. Every minute of the day does not have to be filled with activity; but your staff and you should have a general idea as to what your cabin will be doing during any given hour. The staff person who attends the planning meeting will be asked to fill out a weekly planning sheet which will be turned into the Village Leadership staff. Once the schedule is made, the cabins are not bound to carry out their day as scheduled; this helps meet the needs of campers. A group may choose to sign-out of an activity due to some unforeseen circumstance. Another group may then sign-in at that time. It is important to sign-out of activities as soon as a cabin knows it won't be using their scheduled time for a specific activity, and it is a vital piece of communication to share with the health care staff for medication passing purposes.
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Daily Camp Schedule NOTE: Respite and winter sessions run similar to this schedule; however, operate in a much more flexible manner. 7:00 – 7:30 a.m.
Everyone up! This will vary with each cabin. Volunteers not sleeping in the cabin should ask their cabin teammates what time they should arrive each morning.
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast, clean-up, finish personal care, and prepare for the day. Program staff prepares their activity area.
9:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Program activities. Each cabin follows the schedule they have planned. Program staff lead most activities. Activities include: Biking Canteen Picnics Visiting animals Nature walks Day trips Fishing Boating Ropes Courses Mud pit Cooking Swimming Hayrides Archery
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Rest hour. This is free time for volunteers to do as they choose onsite. For many, our programming runs at a very fast pace compared to an average day; many people actually use the rest time to rest!
2:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Program activities
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Dinner
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
A great time for individual activities with the campers. Preparation for the evening program is done at this time.
7:00/7:30 p.m.
Evening programs (starts at 7:00 during children sessions) are only limited by our imaginations! Cabin teammates play an important role in getting the group enthused and involved in the festivity. Some examples of evening programs include; Sing-a-long Scavenger hunt Talent show Dance Various outside groups come to camp and provide beverages and ice-cream treats at pre-arranged dates throughout the summer. TRUE FRIENDS| 11
9:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Relax and prepare for bed. By 10:00 p.m., camp should be quiet. If the volunteer does not live in the cabin, they should report to their living quarters at this time. Many volunteers enjoy socializing and sharing stories when they return to their quarters. This is an extremely important part of the experience; however, it is also important to respect those who would like to get a good night’s rest. Please keep socialization to a minimum, and be considerate of others.
11:00 p.m.
Lights out
Overnights Overnight camping experiences are scheduled for each cabin one night during the week of summer residential camp. Sites are chosen by cabin staff and the overnight begins on the assigned day at about 3:30 p.m. Dinner is prepared at the campsite. Although it is not required, it is highly recommended that volunteers participate in the overnight. It is important that the Volunteer Coordinator is aware of which volunteers will be attending their overnight, so they have an accurate cabin count. Canteen/Camp Store The Canteen has camp sweatshirts, T-shirts, hats, stationery, candy, pop, stamps and postcards. Camps stores are usually open on check-in and check-out days only. Picnics Many participants enjoy the shorter outdoor experience a picnic offers. Picnics may be held on any of the overnight spots and some additional places as well; including floating picnics. Winter Program Variations Winter resident camp and respite care sessions during colder months vary programming activities to make the most of the weather conditions: Snow-mobile rides Indoor camp dances Indoor climbing wall Ice fishing Popcorn parties
Vs. Vs. Vs. Vs. Vs.
Hay Rides Outdoor dances Outdoor climbing wall General fishing Nature walks
We appreciate the creative options our staff and volunteer s develop and provide for campers.
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How to Help In Your Cabin Counselors, program staff, and the village leadership plan each schedule for the week on the first day of camp. This is prepared according to the participant’s interest. Volunteers may also give input and recommend activities that they feel will be enjoyable. If the cabin has free time between activities and is looking for something to do aside from those activities already planned, volunteers should take the initiative to start an activity or game. The campers and staff will love it! Some suggestions include: o Create and implement an easy art project o Take photos for or with the campers; make it into a contest o Design different nametags for your campers shirt or bedroom door o Have a story time o Have a scavenger hunt, or play ISPY o Lead a nature walk with staff o Have a popcorn party o Set the dining room table for your cabin group o Decorate the cabin, or tidy the cabin o Make the campers beds o Take out the laundry and or trash The location of materials needed to make some of the above suggestions happen is located at different places at each site, so ask your staff where these can be found and make magic happen. Helping Staff o Help with unpacking and packing clothes when the campers arrive and depart. o Ask the counselor what special things we do to ensure campers clothing gets marked and sent home with them. o Address postcards and help the campers write one to their friends or family o During meals help the staff serve dinner to the campers and help those who need assistance eating o Assist campers in the activities they have a difficult time with i.e. holding a paintbrush o Participate in creating skits and talent for various evening programs throughout the week o Support campers who need assistance or push someone who uses a wheelchair when moving from activity to activity o Take direction from the counselors in your cabin – they will let you know what they need
Remember, if you don’t know what to do or how to support, ask a staff or leadership: see Volunteer Reporting Structure for guidance
Helping Others Eat In many situations, an individual with a disability might need help eating. The following are some suggestions to follow: 1. The caregiver should be on the dominate side of the person who needs support eating. 2. The person who needs help should be facing the same direction as everyone else at the time. 3. The person who needs help should be seated at the table like everyone else – this is a social activity. If an individual is using a wheelchair, choose a table that is higher so that the person can pull up under the table easily. Sometimes individuals who have a lap board prefer to have their plate on their lapboard. Ask them. 4. When serving food, ask the person if they would like a particular food – respect the person’s food preferences. Remember to find out if the person has a special diet. Special Diets are prepared at the Special Diets window in the dining hall. Ask the counselors if you are not sure. 5. Find out if the person who needs help eating has trouble chewing and/or swallowing. Food may have to be cut into very small pieces or blended. This will be written on the special diets sheet at the end of the table. 6. Check the temperature of the food before serving it to a person. Serve warm foods warm and cold foods cold. 7. Sometimes a spoon is much better to use than a fork when helping someone eat. Check to see if the person brought any special plates or utensils. 8. When bringing the spoon to someone’s mouth and entering the mouth try not to hit their teeth and try not to scrape the food off the spoon with the upper teeth when pulling the spoon out. 9. Direct conversation to the person you are helping eat. If the person cannot talk, be sure to continually ask them what they would like to eat next – if they would like a drink, like seconds, etc. Look for their non-verbal communication. 10. Do not hurry the person; it takes longer for some people to eat. 11. Keep the person’s face clean while feeding and after they are finished, clean-up any spilled food. Help them keep their shirt clean by using a “Shirt saver or Clothing Protector.” Those words are preferred instead of bib, especially for a teen or adult who is using it. 12. It is all right for you to eat while helping someone else eat. If fact you should eat when you are helping them. 13. Be patient if food is pushed or falls out of a person’s mouth. A person with a “tongue thrust” can be difficult to assist at times because the tongue pushes the food out of the mouth rather than having the tongue push the food back to the throat to be swallowed. They can’t help this and they are just as hungry as anyone else, so be patient and keep trying. 14. Respect the person’s likes and dislikes. If they eat well when they are eating pizza and pudding, then cough and gag when the peas and carrots come, they are telling you something.
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Wheelchair Safety A wheelchair is not a toy. It is a personal piece of equipment for the person using it. 1. Do not sit in a person’s wheelchair. 2. Ask the person how the wheelchair works. Find out what accessories the wheelchair has (i.e. removable armrests and footrests, brakes, seat belt). If the person is unable to communicate on their own, ask their caregiver upon arrival. 3. Ask the participant how he/she would like to be pushed in the wheelchair. Do not try to impose unfamiliar ways of doing things. If the participant can move the chair independently, allow him/her to do so. 4. If a person has a seat belt on his/her wheelchair, it should be worn at all times (EXCEPT WHEN ON THE WATERFRONT, POOLSIDE, OR ON A BOAT). 5. When pushing someone who uses a wheelchair downhill, turn around and walk backwards down the hill so that your body is in front of the wheelchair. If you lose your grip, your body will stop the wheelchair from rolling down the hill. Likewise, if you are going up a hill – push the chair while walking forward – DO NOT PULL THE CHAIR UP A HILL WHILE WALKING BACKWARDS. 6. Do not run with a wheelchair. 7. Do not rest your weight on the wheelchair. 8. Never ride on the back of a wheelchair while pushing. 9. Help the camper keep their chair clean. Wipe up spills and during rest hour or any time when the person is out of their chair. Take the time to clean the chair with bleach water.
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Volunteering Recognition & Incentives Volunteers play an essential role in enabling the mission of True Friends. They contribute to all aspects of the organization and help us improve our quality of service year after year. We know many of the benefits of volunteering at True Friends are intangible: gaining knowledge, friendship, self-development, and learning new skills; however, we want to make this a tangible and transferable gift to our volunteers by providing the following incentives. True Friends is a Certified Organization with the President’s Volunteer Service Award program. The PVSA program was created as a way to thank and honor Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service. Participating in this program allows us to recognize our volunteers with the highest of honors for your commitment to serving the community through your service with True Friends. PVSA CRITERIA Any individual, family or group that meets the program’s criteria can receive Presidential recognition for volunteer hours served over a 12-month period or over the course of a lifetime. Criteria for recognition are: Recipients must be United States citizens or lawfully admitted permanent residents of the United States. Awards are issued for service hours served within a 12-month time period or over the course of a lifetime. Awards are issued for volunteer service only. Additional levels of participation with the organization, i.e. charitable support, are not a factor considered for the award. Court-ordered community service does not qualify for the award. GOLD AWARD ELIGIBILITY To be awarded the PVSA Gold Award, you must meet the service hour minimum standards dependent on your age group as outlined below: - Kids (ages 5-14): 100 hours or more - Young Adults (ages 15-25): 250 hours or more - Adults (ages 26+): 500 hours or more - Family & Groups: 1000 hours or more GOLD AWARD RECIPIENTS WILL RECEIVE - Personalized Certificate (with individual’s name) - Lapel Pin, gold - Congratulatory Letter from the President of the United States
True Friends’ Volunteer Services Department will keep track of volunteers’ hours and notify those who quality for PVSA recognition.
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Program Volunteer | Frequently Asked Questions I’ve never worked with people with disabilities before, is that okay? Yes. A majority of our new volunteers have never worked with our population before. The training we will provide when you arrive will cover how to work with people with disabilities. You will always be in presence of a staff member when working with our campers, and our staff will help you throughout the week.
Where am I going to stay? It will depend on the program you’re volunteering with. Note: not all volunteer positions require volunteers to reside on-camp. Weekend programs at Camp Friendship and Camp Eden Wood-volunteers will reside in the cabin with campers and staff. Volunteers will not sleep in the same room as a camper, nor will a youth volunteer sleep in the same room as a member of the opposite gender. Week-long camps at Camp Friendship-the V-house will be home to volunteers. Girls and boys sleep on separate floors and have their own bathrooms. A supervisor sleeps in the volunteer house each night and an internal alarm system ensures the safety of all volunteers. Note: camper and staff cabins may be used if larger groups of volunteers are at camp. Week-long camps at Camp Eden Wood, Camp New Hope, Camp Courage and Camp Courage North-volunteers will reside in the cabin with campers and staff. Volunteers will not sleep in the same room as a camper, nor will a youth volunteer sleep in the same room as a member of the opposite gender. All sleeping quarters have running water & electricity and bathrooms are private with locks on the door. Can I bring snacks? Yes! The Volunteer House has a full kitchen. Volunteers often bring frozen pizza, bottled water, chips, and more. You are not limited for the amount of snacks you can bring. Can I bring a friend? Sure, as long as they’ve applied for a volunteer position! Just make sure you notify Volunteer Services. While you probably won’t be placed in the same cabin, there are times during the day when you’ll be able to see each other, and you can socialize during your free time. Do I need to bring money? Many volunteers do choose to bring money to buy camp apparel at our Camp Canteen store, however it is not required
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What if I’m a vegetarian, or have another special diet? As long as we know about your diet ahead of time, we can accommodate you in most cases. We do cater to staff and volunteers who are vegetarians, lactose & gluten free. Make sure to note your dietary restrictions on your health form. What if I need service hours for volunteering? Our Volunteer staff members can fill out any documentation to show you have completed volunteer hours. References can also be written upon request. Volunteers receive 35 hours for one weekend, and 79 for one week. Failure to comply with volunteer policies/expectations may jeopardize your ability to participate in the program or loss of credit hour confirmation. Can I use my experience at camp on my resume? Yes! The Volunteer Services Department can also supply written or verbal references upon request. Check out the full list of volunteer benefits online. I don’t meet the minimum age rule, but I am very mature. Do you make exceptions based on maturity? No! To ensure we are providing consistent, safe and equitable service to all of our volunteers, groups and families, we don’t make exceptions on any rules put in place. Specifically regarding age, all programs are designed to engage volunteers at an age whereby selfdirection, initiative and motivation can be consistently applied.
If you have additional questions, please contact the Volunteer Services Department: 952-852-0101
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Volunteer Packing List We recommend you bring the following items to camp: General Sleeping bag/pillows/sheets/blankets Personal hygiene items (shampoo, brush, deodorant, body wash, toothbrush/paste, etc.) Towels/washcloths Clothing T-shirts/sweatshirts (weather appropriate) Pants/shorts/sweatpants (weather appropriate) Shoes, 2 pairs: running shoes & sandals w/ back strap Swimsuit (females: one piece or two piece w/ t-shirt) Flip flops for shower Optional Flashlight Money Snacks/water Box fan Camera (only used during free time) Cell phone/MP3s (only used during free time)
Summer
Winter
Sunglasses/hat
Jacket
Sunscreen
Snow pants
Bug spray
Hat/mittens/gloves/scarf
Outfit to get dirty in mud pit
Snow boots
Volunteers will meet with Health Care staff to review their health file and check-in personal medications. Volunteers who need a medication locker will be assigned one-and these will be located inside the Health Center. Volunteers assigned locks will be responsible to self-administer their own medications and over the counter items. (This applies to Summer/Winter volunteers only. Respite volunteers should inform Respite Coordinator of any medications and follow any advice/instructions given.) Please note: True Friends is not responsible for any damage to personal items during your stay at camp. It is the responsibility of the volunteer to ensure all belongings are secured. TF recommends valuable personal items be left at home. If you are unsure if you can bring an item, please call Volunteer Services.
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The meaning behind the True Friends’ logo The center figure represents individuals with disabilities. The wheelchair is purposely subtle because True Friends see the person first, not the disability. Blue and green colors represent the lakes and trees of our camps – a distinctive environment where our programs take place. The two figures on either side, and the two colors in the name represent the two legacy organizations coming together to support people with disabilities. It also shows one of the goals of our programs – creating friendships
10509 108th St. N.W. Annandale, MN 55302 | 952.852.0101 | 800.450.8376 | VolunteerServices@TrueFriends.org | TrueFriends.org Camp Courage Maple Lake
Camp Friendship Annandale
Camp Eden Wood Eden Prairie
Camp CourageTRUE North FRIENDS| Camp 21 New Hope Lake George McGregor