For more than 20 years, Hole in the Wall Camps and programs have empowered children to reach beyond the limits of their medical conditions to create lasting and positive impacts in their lives. The Association of Hole in the Wall Camps unites the world’s largest family of camps that are joined by their commitment to improve the quality of life for children coping with serious illnesses. Today, with 10 medical specialty camps in the United States and Europe, and one soon to be opened in the Middle East, the need for dedicated and passionate volunteers is continually growing.
Trained volunteers, who range in age from 19 years old to senior citizens, make up more than 50% of the staff necessary to run each of the camp programs. Activities are intended to inspire children to realize their full potential, encourage team work and social connection, and boost self-esteem and confidence. Volunteers help facilitate these activities and create friendly, supportive and barrier-free environments, where children can speak openly about their hopes, dreams and fears with others facing similar situations. Hole in the Wall Camps and programs serve children affected by nearly 150 specific medical conditions through on and offsite programs.
Ways to Volunteer:
Volunteers are needed year-round to support our camp programs. There are opportunities to join a camp for weeklong summer session or for a weekend program in the fall, winter or spring. A volunteer can also help with off-campus fundraisers or programs. We need male and female volunteers year round.
The summer camp season is quickly approaching at Hole in the Wall Camps around the world and we are in need of a few good men. Are you energetic, creative and compassionate? Are you looking for a way to spend some time this summer that is meaningful and valuable? Are you interested in sharing your talents or picking up a new skill? Do you know someone who is?
Yes? Then we have an opportunity for you! Each year our family of camps relies on more than 12,000 volunteers to work alongside summer staff to ensure that children with serious medical conditions are able to ‘kick back, relax, and just be kids’ while they are at camp. Several of our camps still have male volunteer spots available for this summer and would love to hear from you. Click here for more information.
2009 Statistics:
- 31,500 children attended a Hole in the Wall Camp or program
- 20,110 children benefited from Hospital Outreach Programs
- 11,724 people dedicated their time to volunteer
- 42,060 children, caregivers and siblings served through on and off campus programs
- Nearly 200,000 children attended a Hole in the Wall Camp or program
- More than 150 medical conditions served at our camps
- Children from 45 countries and all 50 United States benefited from camp
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