Volunteer as a Family Pal at our Neuromuscular and Genetic Family Weekend!
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Give children with serious medical conditions a Camp experience they’ll always remember!Every child deserves to experience the life-changing power of camp. The Painted Turtle provides year-round camp experiences for children with serious medical conditions. Located in Lake Hughes, California, The Painted Turtle is a proud member of the global SeriousFun Children’s Network, founded by Paul Newman. Every aspect of the intentional and adaptive programming at Camp - from a wheelchair-friendly ropes course to exceptional on-site medical care - is designed to allow all campers to participate in all activities. Since opening in 2004, over 200,000 children and their families have experienced The Painted Turtle completely free of charge.We are looking for volunteers for our Family Weekends over several dates in the Spring season, where the entire families of children with a medical condition get to come to camp together. Volunteers work directly with our campers and families to facilitate the joy of camp and bring smiles to their faces while cheering them on in activities such as Horseback Riding, Archery, Boating, Fishing, Arts & Crafts, Woodshop, and so much more! We provide food, housing, and transportation from LAX for volunteers - so all you have to worry about is having fun with your campers and families!Neuromuscular and Genetic Family Weekend: November 14-16RequirementsBackground CheckMust be at least 19Orientation or TrainingFamily Weekends- Friday late afternoon to Sunday afternoonVolunteers must complete an application including references, phone interview and medical clearance.
About The Painted Turtle
The Painted Turtle is more than a camp - it’s a place where children with serious medical conditions can just be kids.Children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses arrive looking for a typical camp experience, and what they discover is confidence, belonging, and a feeling of acceptance that lasts long after they head home. For many campers, their camp experience is the best time of the year. For their families, The Painted Turtle provides unparalleled care, education, and well-needed respite. All programs are always completely free of charge.Since opening in 2004, The Painted Turtle has provided more than 200,000 camp experiences to children with serious medical conditions and family members through year-round camp programming. As a member of the SeriousFun Children’s Network founded by Paul Newman, The Painted Turtle is part of a network of the finest multi-disease medical camps and programs - serving hundreds of thousands of children and families around the globe.
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