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Experience Camps is a national, no-cost program for grieving children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver. Our one-week, overnight summer camp programs combine the best elements of summer camp with a clinically-informed peer support model that normalizes grief and allows kids to connect with other kids who “get it.” We provide a safe environment where kids can explore their grief, break the isolation they may feel with their non-camp peers, and have a whole lot of fun. 

Position: Volunteer
Location: Westport

Job Responsibilities Including, but not limited to:

• Enthusiastic and high-energy individual who enjoys working with children
• Full availability with no restrictions during the week of camp
• Prioritize camper safety and well being above all else
• Develop warm and nurturing bonds with our campers, set boundaries, and act as a role model at all times
• Work effectively as part of a team and take direction well
• Provide support to campers and comfortably talk about death, dying, and grief
• Keep campers on schedule and supervise campers throughout the day and night
• Assist in set up, preparation, and clean up of all camp events
• Inventory all materials, supplies, and equipment with guidance from the leadership team
• Respond quickly to safety issues
• Stand and walk outdoors in a variety of weather conditions for prolonged periods of time
• Live in a rustic environment
• Work a flexible schedule including early mornings and late nights
• Adapt easily to unexpected changes in plans or environment
• Help campers thrive, play, laugh, and make new friends

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Position: Grief Specialist
Location: Westport
Salary: $1000 stipend paid at the end of camp.

Job Responsibilities Including, but not limited to:

• Each Grief Specialist will facilitate grief-related activities for two bunks of campers including sharing circles, guided bereavement activities, and bunk discussions around grief according to the Experience Camps Clinical Team Member Guidelines.
• During the week of camp, provide guidance and support to bunk counselors on behavior strategies and interventions for any camper challenges, as well as for routine bunk management.
• Prepare materials and supplies for all grief-related activities at camp.
• Assist in the preparation and facilitation of all campfires.
• Attend team planning meetings to review guidelines and goals of each grief activity.
• Participate in daily meetings with their team and the Clinical Director to discuss how individual campers are doing, as well as any camper or bunk challenges and successes that should be acknowledged and addressed.
• Establish relationships with campers and volunteers of their assigned bunks by following the schedule and actively participating in activities, rest periods, meals, and bedtime.
• Communicate any camper or bunk concerns to the Clinical Director and follow stated protocol on any necessary reporting.
• Document and share notes with the Clinical Director on assigned campers and situations.

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Jericho Partnership is a nonprofit collaboration of word and deed ministry organizations and congregations dedicated to serving the at-risk community of Danbury, CT, focusing on issues related to the life and health of our city’s at-risk youth, and by extension, their families.

Position: Classroom Monitor
Location: Danbury
Salary: $18 – 20/ hour

Apply by Date: May 1, 2025

Click here for application or email Dotsy Torres for more information.

Position: Camp Counselors, Summer Learning Program
Location: Danbury
Monday – Friday, June 23 – August 15th

Click here for application.  Click here for more information or email Dotsy Torres.