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UK applicants only, those outside the UK should approach their own country recruiter.
There are over 600 camps across the USA looking for volunteers for the summer from May until August. To know more read on....

For example one such camp is “The Camp Ann” New York USA;
“Camp Ann offers a fun-filled, loving, nurturing, and safe environment for children and adults who function in the moderate, severe or profound ranges of learning disabilities who may also have physical and / or medical needs.”

As a volunteer you will be challenged to promote the camper's ability to communicate, interact and increase independence in daily living skills through participation in carefully supervised traditional summer camp experiences. These include arts and crafts, boating, dance, music, nature, sports, swimming, and other camp wide events.

If you are ready for the toughest job you'll ever experience, and willing to give unconditional love and understanding working with people with disabilities, this may be the place for you to find the most rewarding time of your life.

Duration

Duration of program: 10 weeks

Start Dates

May until August

Costs / Benefits

Full board & accommodation provided.
Medical insurance.
Pocket money paid to participants: US$ 1575 for 10 weeks placement
Volunteers can stay longer if agreed with Camp and International YMCA.
Max duration is 16 weeks.
The cost to the Volunteers is the need to pay for their airfare to the USA & visa application.
TFG fees for interview / recruiter report / orientation – pre departure day conference / admin fees £200.

Requirements

Caring individuals
Aged 19 - 30 years old
Volunteer willing to work with special needs children and young people.