Role Summary

You will be responsible for ensuring the well-being of our members (youth and adults with developmental disabilities) while supporting an incredible experience with them at camp. Transportation and catering provided. Volunteers in cabins are balanced between newer and more experienced volunteers, all of whom attend a 2-day mandatory training. You will ensure the daily support for our members including but not limited to:

• ensuring they are brought to the nurses cabin to receive their meds
• bringing members to various activities throughout camp
• act in a friend-like support for members where rapport building means creating friendships, while role-modeling healthy social/life skills
• ensure our members are cared for in their daily routines and hygiene depending on the level of  support. 
• attend daily activities and programs with members, encourage participation and provide an unforgettable experience for and with them!

Luggage Drop Off & Departure

The day before departure, all members and volunteers will bring their luggage to the Sunrise main building to pack up. Please note that we recommend soft luggage such as hockey bags to avoid potential damages. All materials brought to camp from food items, luggage, first aid and activity supplies are placed in a Penske truck. If you take any medications whether prescribed, non-prescription (i.e. supplements), or as-needed (PRN), you will need to provide the medication along with documentation at luggage drop off. From there, you will review your medications and documentation with one of the camp nurses - volunteers under the age of 18 yo will need a parent or guardian to accompany and sign off on documentation. Medication documentation will be sent to you via email by our Recreation Manager Carly. 

We will meet at Sunrise and take a bus up to Camp. Please find dates for orientation and camp below! You will be requested to bring a "brown bag lunch" meaning nothing that requires heating up or refrigeration. Food is catered throughout the week including the drive back from camp. Volunteers are welcome to bring snacks of their own but are asked to enjoy them away from members during off hours. 

Training & Mixer

Volunteers will receive a 2-day training that will help prepare them for the adventurous week at camp. Please note, all new volunteers will also be asked to attend some of our monthly events including a mandatory Cabin Retreat (we have ones in May and June, please see mandatory dates below for details).  This will help newer volunteers grasp the routines of getting up with members and get to know some of the wonderful people who will be attending camp. We will also be hosting a Wabi Mixer (dates below) where members and volunteers can mingle with who is in their cabin before camp! 

The training days are as follows:

1. Wabikon Training Day 1 - Team Building and Activity Coordination: volunteers are an integral part of camp, and will assist staff in running the amazing activities they have planned. During the first day of training, we will conduct some ice breakers, team building activities so volunteers can create the bonds that will support one another during camp. Moreover, we will assign volunteers to the activities they will be running. We will then give volunteers time to review the activity, and create a quick facilitation scrimmage of the activity. This will also allow time for volunteers to provide feedback on the activities and suggestions if needed. You will then receive a booklet with your activity so you will be ready to run it at camp!
2. Wabikon Training Day 2 - All About Member Care: volunteers will spend the day learning about each and every member who is attending camp. From their likes, dislikes, triggers, support/hygiene needs, health overview etc., volunteers will learn about the members they will be supporting and how to give them the best care possible. This information will be available to volunteers throughout camp in a binder that will remain in your cabin for easy access. This will be an opportunity for newer volunteers to ask questions, and previous volunteers provide insight on their experiences. 

 Mandatory Dates 

1. Wabikon Training Day 1 - Sunday July 28th from 9am-3pm
2. Wabikon Training Day 2 - Saturday August 10th from 9am-3pm
3. Wabikon Mixer - Thursday August 15th from 6-9pm
4. Wabikon Luggage & Medication Drop Off - Saturday August 17th from 1-4pm
5. Camp Departure - Monday August 19th at 7:30am (leave at 8am) at our main building.
6. Camp Return - Sunday August 25th between 4-5pm 

Please select these on the booking site in addition to Camp if attending Volunteer Mixer August 17th 6pm - 9pm Volunteer Orientation & Training Weekend Chose ONE selection on the booking site in addition to Camp July 29th + 30th OR August 12th + 13th Luggage & Medication Drop Off August 19th 12pm - 3pm Camp Departure Monday August 7:30am - Bus leaves at 8am Camp Return Sunday August 27th - Bus returns at approximately 5pm