Your medical expertise creates a transformative impact

All medical volunteers can receive verification of volunteer service hours upon completion of their time at CCK. Receiving clinical credit for volunteering at CCK is dependent on the requirements of the medical volunteer’s school or clinical program. If a medical volunteer would like more information about receiving clinical credit, please reach out to CCK’s Medical Director, Hannah Reckart, at hreckart@courageouskids.org.

We always welcome medical volunteers with prior experience working with the illness group served, however it is not required. We do encourage volunteers to do research at home and we will send information about the primary diagnosis served prior to the camp session. Additionally, the camp medical staff will provide a medical orientation prior to the campers’ arrival. CCK medical staff will be available on camp to answer any specific questions as they arise.

Medical volunteers are provided with on-site housing and meals during their time at camp. Medical volunteers should include any dietary needs, including allergies or dietary restrictions, on their application.

Medical volunteers will complete an online application and background check as part of the application process. After the application process is complete, medical volunteers will receive information about their registered camp session including arrival and orientation times, a packing list, a menu (including gluten-free and vegetarian options), and information about the primary diagnosis served.

Medical volunteers, including nurses, nursing students, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, and medical students (in their 3rd and 4th years), play a vital role in ensuring a safe camp experience. Their responsibilities include assisting with camper arrivals and departures, managing daily medical needs, providing care for emergencies, helping campers with medical procedures and activities of daily living (ADLs), and administering medications. Medical volunteers will arrive at camp the day prior to camp beginning for an orientation and stay until campers depart at the end of the week.