Vols needed for Camp Kangaroo - A grief camp for children

Accent Care Hospice and Palliative Care of Maryland will be hosting Camp Kangaroo, a special bereavement camp for children ages 5 - 17 years old who have experienced the death of a loved one. The camp will be held at Jemicy School, Upper School Campus, in Owings Mills, Maryland, Aug 8 - 10, from 9am - 4:00 pm each day. We need volunteers to support the Accent Care professional team by assisting with setting up, arts and crafts, helping with meals and snacks, assisting campers, etc. Camp Kangaroo is a day camp that provides a supportive atmosphere for children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, grandparent, other family member, or significant friend. The primary goal during the camp will be to provide children with the opportunity to meet other children who have lost a loved one and to share and normalize the feelings surrounding their experiences. Activities throughout the 3 days will focus on memorializing their loved one, self-care techniques, building relationships and having FUN!Camp Kangaroo is a FREE camp made possible by the Seasons Hospice Foundation. All volunteers must be at least 18-years-old. Volunteers are required to successfully complete screenings and comprehensive training at no cost. Deadline to apply is no later than 6/15/2024, but the earlier the better.