Hello!
We are reaching out to you because the Muscular Dystrophy Association – Western Washington needs your help to find qualified volunteers for our upcoming 2018 Summer Camp program.
More than half of our camp volunteers are typically students from local colleges pursuing a variety of majors and career paths. Our volunteer team also includes fire fighters, paramedics, and medical professionals from our community.
In addition to bringing joy to our campers, this is an amazing opportunity for your students to gain hands-on experience in education, recreation, family social sciences, and medical care. As camp volunteers, they will acquire a week of experience working with children living with neuromuscular disease, as well as 150 volunteer hours. They will also be in a position to receive letters of recommendation supporting applications for postgraduate opportunities.
MDA staff and the camp medical team provide all the medical training your students will need for the week. The only request we have is that your students enjoy working with kids, have an open heart, and are willing to learn. (Note: Food and lodging are provided to our volunteers at no cost.)
We truly can’t do this without the help of caring individuals like you.
A more thorough description of this volunteer opportunity including criteria and responsibilities, dates of MDA Summer Camps in Washington, Oregon and Idaho and the web address to begin the application process. (MDA’s 2018 Washington Summer Camp near Gig Harbor begins on 6/23/18 with a completed application deadline of 4/27/18)
Please feel free to contact the MDA Western Washington office at (206) 283-2183 or reply to this email if you have any questions or would like additional information. You can also reach out to the Camp Director of the MDA Washington Summer Camp (near Gig Harbor), Rachael Burris at RBurris@mdausa.org or (206) 283-2183.
Thank you!
