Volunteer Application

We are delighted that you are interested in becoming a Camp Erin San Diego volunteer!
Camp Erin San Diego is a weekend overnight camp designed for children and teens that have experienced a death. It is a traditional, high energy, fun filled camp coupled with grief support and education. Camp Erin San Diego will serve approximately 100 campers and needs many volunteers to be successful. Being a part of our camp staff is an exciting and memorable experience and you will make a difference in the lives of grieving children.

Camp Erin San Diego volunteers will be accepted on a first come first served basis. Need, availability, flexibility, interest and experience are also considered. Please refer to the following links, Volunteer Role Descriptions, Mark Your Calendar and Disclosure and Authorization Form, as you are completing your application. These outline pertinent requirements and expectations. In order to best match your skills and preferences with the roles available and to ensure the safety of each and every camper, the application and selection process is important.

Applying for a Camp Erin San Diego volunteer role is a two-step process:

1. Complete the on-line application by clicking on the link below or copying and pasting the link into a new browser window: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2013VolApp.

2. Return the following:

• Disclosure and Authorization Form for a background check
  • You can type directly onto this form, save it and email it to camperin@sdhospice.org or print it, fill it out using a black pen and then submit it with the supplemental documents per the instructions below.
• Supplemental Documents:
  • A copy of your current auto insurance*
  • If applicable, a copy of your professional licensure (LMFT, RN, MSW, etc.)*
  • NEW VOLUNTEERS ONLY: A copy of your driver’s license*
    • Submit these documents in one of the following ways:
      • Scan them and email them to: camperin@sdhospice.org
      • Fax them to (619) 278-6320, Attention: Camp Erin San Diego
      • Mail them to CGCE at San Diego Hospice, 4311 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103, ATTN: Camp Erin San Diego
         

* These documents are required to fulfill either SDHIPM or The Moyer Foundation’s policies or procedures.

Once the application, the Disclosure and Authorization Form and the supplemental documents are submitted, your application is complete. We require new volunteers to provide us with two references; we will email the reference forms once your application has been submitted

The time, energy, and commitment you will dedicate to being a Camp Erin San Diego volunteer is certainly considerable. However, the reward is incomparable! Again, thank you for your interest and support in helping Camp Erin San Diego make a difference in the lives of grieving children and teens.

Warmly,

Liane Fry, LMFT
Camp Clinical Director

Camp Erin San Diego Contact Info

Questions? Need help?
Contact Us!

Katie Maxfield
Camp Coordinator, Camp Erin San Diego
The Center for Grief Care and Education
619-278-6371
kmaxfield@sdhospice.org

Information on additional services from The Center for Grief Care and Education available at:
619-278-6480 / griefinfo@sdhospice.org