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Counselor/staff, Camp New Dawn, Chickamauga, Georgia

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Organization: Camp New Dawn
Location: Short-term Missions / Volunteer Internship
Address:

Chickamauga, Georgia    30707 United States
Great For: Seniors
Service Area(s): Community Development
Skills: Youth Worker / Childcare,  Musician / Worship Leader,  First Aid / CPR Certified
Hourly Commitment:
24.0 per: Day
Number of Positions:
5
Number of Volunteers in this
Position in the Past Year:
5
One-time / Ongoing Position: One-time Position
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Description

Serve as camp counselor and/ or staff for six weeks in the summer. Counselors stay in cabins with campers and lead them to a closer walk with Christ, to make camp an enjoyable experience and be a friend and mentor. Staff positions include nurse, music leader, life guard, class instructors in nature, marksmanship, missions, pure living, crafts, adventure activities, cooking, wood working, etc.

Requirements

Exhibit a growing walk with Christ. Background and drug checks. Attend orientation and stay to wrap up after camp weeks end. Positions such as nurse and lifeguard require appropriate and current certification. Experience working with children and/or youth helpful. Provide travel to site. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Language


English



Short Term Mission Trip Details



Additional Detail



Cost varies according to distance individual travels to site and personal activity on weekends. Will be using two males and two females as counselors/staff. Nurse may help with other activities but will not be a counselor. We would benefit from pure volunteering--we provided room and board only.

Benefits Offered:


  • Stipend

This cost includes:


Stipend per week for 6 weeks. No other benefits. Room and board provided while campers are present. Room provided on weekends also as needed.

Application Deadline (MM/DD/YYYY)


02/28/2007

Length of Trip


1 to 2 months

Initially Posted: 11/02/2006
Last Updated: 07/01/2008