What’s involved?
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Carers NSW is seeking enthusiastic volunteers for its state wide camp for 13-17 year old Young Carers for April 19 -23 2008. Port Hacking, Royal National Park, Sydney.
Who are Young Carers?
Young carers are children or young people, 25 years or under, who help care for someone in their family with an illness, disability, mental illness, or alcohol or drug problem. Young carers usually have more responsibilities in their households than their peers. This can have an impact on their social interactions, emotional and physical health, schooling and future life transitions.
Young Carer Camps
Carers NSW run state-wide camps for young carers aged 8-12, 13-17 and 18-25 years. Camp is an opportunity for these Young Carers to take a break, unwind, have fun and meet new friends in the same situation. Our camp program includes heaps of outdoor activities, games, youth drama, and interactive small groups where young carers get to talk about their family and caring role.
The Role of Camp Leader Involves:
- Assisting with the day-to-day organisation of camp.
- Responsibility for an allocated group of campers (by cabin) on a twenty-four hour basis
- Ensuring that all campers in your group attend to their daily living activities (eg meals, hygiene, sleep, hydration sun protection, medication etc).
- Liaising with Village Leaders and Camp Coordinator with regard to daily activities or any concerns as required.
- Knowing the camp schedule and assist with the briefing and debriefing of campers in relation to all major activities.
- Participating in Leader Meetings as required.
- Participating in all activities, unless rostered off.
- Facilitating in pre camp and post camp evaluation on first and last days of camp.
- Being involved with campers and having fun!
Interested?
If you enjoy working with young people and helping make a difference, visit our young carer website at
www.youngcarersnsw.asn.au and search under volunteers and camps for more information or an application form.
For further information contact Kylie Brown, Young Carer Project Officer at Carers NSW on 9280 4744
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