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This internship is part of the Schwartz Community Based Internships. This premier opportunity allows UR undergraduate students to access traditionally unpaid opportunities that highlight the value of the humanities in the workplace. If selected, students will receive a $5,000 stipend over a minimum 270-hour period in a non-for-profit organization in the Rochester, NY region.  

To learn more and view additional Schwartz Community Based Internships, visit: https://careereducation.rochester.edu/experiences/schwartz-community-based-internships/  

 

  • Work Authorization: Open to students with CPT 
  • Application End: 2/23/25 
  • Compensation: $5,000 

 

Camp COAST Internship

 

Our Camp COAST Internship is an opportunity to see all aspects of what it means to prepare for and run a camp for young adults with epilepsy and intellectual and developmental disabilities.  In the weeks before camp, you will have the chance to work with our Camp Director to learn about epilepsy and how it affects our campers and their families as well as ensure all medical information is gathered from our camp families.  During camp you will have the experiences described below and have access to experienced camp counselors and staff, as well as neurologists who attend camp all week. In order to participate, you MUST be available May 31 – June 6, 2025, overnight participation is encouraged but not required. 

 

 

Job Title: Camp COAST Counselor     

Department: Epilepsy Services                                                                      
Pay Status: Volunteer/Internship/Stipend

Reports To: Camp COAST Director                                      

Date: 2025

 

Job Purpose:

Assist young adult campers with epilepsy and intellectual disabilities to develop confidence, try new things, and create lasting friendships in a fast-paced, fun camp setting. Camp COAST allows campers to experience typical sleepaway camp activities such as swimming, rock wall climbing and water sports in ways that they might be discouraged from trying due to their epilepsy.  In addition, there is a vocational component that allows these emerging adults the opportunity to explore job skills in preparation for work experiences.    Our higher staffing levels and access to medical professionals give families and caregivers confidence that their adult campers, some with special needs, will be safe while developing social-emotional skills as well as outdoor skills and new experiences. Camp COAST allows our campers to recognize that epilepsy does not define them or stop them from having fun or reaching their goals.  Our camp counselors are a vital part of this process.  If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer experience like no other, we welcome the opportunity to discuss details and success stories with you!

 

Essential Functions:

  • Participate in counselor training to help prepare you for your volunteer experience
  • Welcome campers as they arrive, helping them to manage the social/emotional aspects of separating from parents and becoming involved in camp activities
  • Communicate with families and caregivers about any special needs these adult campers may have, including receiving guidance on how campers best receive behavioral redirection
  • Lead your assigned camper group in getting to various camp activities, including meals and medication times
  • Enjoy participating in fun activities with campers such as swimming, arts & crafts, archery, waterfront activities and campfires while providing oversight and supervision to keep campers safe and make sure they are engaged while having fun
  • Assist with hands-on care as needed to ensure campers’ Activities of Daily Living are completed
  • Provide positive support and guidance to encourage engaged participation in group activities
  • Participate with fellow counselors and camp leaders to ensure a good experience for everyone, recognizing that we work together as a team toward this goal
  • Provide supervision to assigned cabin group 24/7 for the week; designated break times will be provided.
  • Abide by and endorse all camp rules & safety regulations as outlined in counselor manual and volunteer contract.

 

 

 

 

Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Prior experience working with young adults and/or children and knowledge of epilepsy and/or developmental disabilities is desirable
  • Successful completion of EPI, Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and Child Abuse Registry criminal background check before beginning the volunteer experience
  • Complete all required training before attending the Camp EAGR program.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English
  • Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communications skills

 

 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by camp volunteers to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

  • Must be able to maintain attention to details of campers' safety and whereabouts for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to talk, hear, stand for extended periods of time, walk, sit, twist, bend, use hand to finger, stretch with hands and arms
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include
    • Close vision
    • Ability to adjust focus

 

 

All Agency policies and procedures and Funders’ Regulations will be adhered to at all times.