Volunteers Wanted

Volunteering is extremely rewarding. The satisfaction stems from making a difference and changing lives.

The perfect place to start a volunteer position is the MDA Summer Camp. MDA Summer Camp’s have a one-to-one camper-to-counselor ratio, making the relationships created between camper and counselor very close and special to each party. Friendships are created at Summer Camp between counselor and camper that will last a lifetime. The Counselor’s job is not easy, but with the hard work comes a satisfaction you can’t get anywhere else.

Counselor duties include:

· Attending to the campers physical needs (bathing, dressing feeding, etc)
· Watching over their health and reporting anything out of the ordinary
· Encouraging the camper to participate in camp activities
· Participating with your camper in all activities
· Spreading a cheerful attitude throughout the camp and your cabin

Volunteers are required to be 16 or older and are thoroughly screened with background checks, health inspections, and a personal interview before being accepted. They then go through a training based around the special needs of children with neuromuscular diseases. This experience is an exceptional one, and one that is remembered by both camper and counselor for the rest of their lives.

Volunteer. Take the time out to help these children and find that they actually give you something back in return.

For more information on volunteering for Summer Camp, click here.

You can also contact the Eugene MDA branch directly at: (541) 686-2753 or eugenedistrict@mdausa.org.