What’s involved?
Carers NSW is seeking enthusiastic volunteers for its state wide camps for:
- 13-18 year old Young Carers for April 18-22, 2009 at Port Hacking, Royal National Park, Sydney
- 8-12 year old Young Carers from 10-14 October, 2009 in Springwood, the Blue Mountains, 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.
Why should people do this?
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!
Contact information
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 the Young Carers Team on 1800 242363 (toll free) or on 9280 4744
