Volunteers Wanted
WANTED:
Bolivia Field Program Volunteers
AYUDA volunteers will work in Bolivia with children and youths with type 1 diabetes to help create and administer leadership training and youth empowerment programs together with the AYUDA team of diverse, driven, and creative volunteers. They'll participate in grassroots outreach in severely under-resourced communities and gain fieldwork experience in the areas of international health, youth empowerment, Spanish, education, Latin American development.
Our volunteers work with youths living with diabetes with various levels of diabetes education. Many come from extremely poor communities and have few medical resources. It is typical to find kids without the necessary resources to afford insulin, eat regularly or receive adequate medical attention. Thus, all volunteers must be prepared for the often trying conditions in which AYUDA operates.
Volunteers will collaborate with the National Network of Diabetic Youth and partnering Bolivian Foundations to:
* Plan January’s diabetes camps in La Paz and Santa Cruz
* Train youth leaders to carry out leadership and empowerment programs
* Conduct local outreach projects for child and family diabetes education
For more information, please contact ennisd@ayudainc.net.
WANTED:
Paid Position- Summer Camp Counselor with Diabetes and/or Insulin Pump Experience—Summer 2009
Background:
We have a 12 year old son who wears an insulin pump to manage his diabetes. (He's been pumping for 8
years, during which time he's used several different pumps). For the fourth consecutive summer, our son will
be attending a seven week sleep-away camp in the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York (just north of
Saratoga Springs and Lake George). The camp is a leading camp in the U.S.-- however, it is not a diabetes
camp. We are currently looking for a full-time male who can serve as a general counselor in our son's cabin
at camp, while simultaneously serving as a "shadow" for him.
The position runs from mid-June through the third week of August (including pre-camp orientation). We
successfully filled this position the last three summers and have a lot of positive experience to share.
Our son is a keen athlete who plays competitive ice hockey, and loves basketball, baseball, etc. He tests his blood glucose levels frequently (10+ times per day) to maintain his activity level and keep good control. He determines his insulin bolus requirements via carb counting while always factoring in his activity levels.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate must be at least 19 years old, hardworking, and extremely responsible. The person
must enjoy working with kids, love sports, and have a desire to work at a summer camp. The person must
have knowledge of diabetes and how to manage it. A candidate that already wears an insulin pump would
be ideal (Medtronic/Minimed, Animas, Omnipod, Disetronic, or any leading brand). It is not a mandatory
requirement for the candidate to be a pump user. For example, we will consider a candidate whose regimen
includes frequent injections or a candidate with a sibling that has diabetes.
For additional background on the camp itself, you can visit: www.campecholake.com
To Learn More or Apply:
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, you can e-mail a note (or your resume) to us.
Alternatively, you can call us to talk.
Robert or Marla Oringer
Tel: 514-217-9363 (Marla's Cell)
Tel: 514-737-5251 (Robert's Office)
E-mail: oringermedia@mac.com
WANTED:
A Paid Summer Position in Adirondacks New York
Raquette Lake Boys Camp is a camp for boys ranging in age from 6-15 and is located in the Adirondacks Mountains of NY.
We are seeking a Responsible Person looking for an unbelievable summer experience to fully participate in the daily activities as a counselor in our son's cabin and assist him in monitoring his blood levels throughout the day.
Our ideal counselor would be 18 years of age or older, male Diabetic who is a responsible individual with athletic ability.
To learn more, visit www.raquettelake.com and browse the staff section and tour the very friendly website to view the camp. Please fill out an application online and refer to this posting.
Orientation and camp sessions are from Friday June 18th, 2009 until Saturday August 15th 2009.
Do not hesitate to Email your questions and resume to jillaberman@yahoo.com or call 514-238-0555, or Steve Norman at director@raquettelake.com or call 914-764-1500.
The camp will be responsible for the employment process.