Who are Young Carers?
Young carers are children or young people, 25 years or under, who help
care for someone in their family with an illness, disability, mental illness, or
alcohol or drug problem. Young carers usually have more responsibilities in
their households than their peers. This can have an impact on their social
interactions, emotional and physical health, schooling and future life
transitions.
Young Carer
Camps
Carers NSW run state-wide camps for young carers aged 8-12, 13-17 and
18-25 years. Camp is an opportunity for these Young Carers to take a break,
unwind, have fun and meet new friends in the same situation. Our camp program
includes heaps of outdoor activities, games, youth drama, and interactive small
groups where young carers get to talk about their family and caring
role.
The Role of Camp Leader Involves:
-
Assisting with the day-to-day organisation of
camp.
- Responsibility for an allocated
group of campers (by cabin) on a twenty-four hour
basis
- Ensuring that all campers in your
group attend to their daily living activities (eg meals, hygiene, sleep,
hydration
sun protection, medication
etc).
- Liaising with Village Leaders and
Camp
Coordinator with regard to
daily activities or any concerns as required.
- Knowing the camp schedule and
assist with the briefing and debriefing of campers in relation to all major
activities.
- Participating in Leader Meetings
as required.
- Participating in all activities,
unless rostered off.
- Facilitating in pre camp and post
camp evaluation on first and last days of camp.
- Being involved with campers and
having fun!
Interested?
If you enjoy working
with young people and helping make a difference, visit our young carer website
at www.youngcarersnsw.asn.au
and search under volunteers and camps for more information or an application
form. For further information contact Kylie
Brown, Young Carer Project Officer at Carers NSW on 9280
4744
Volunteer Camp Lea
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