Wellness G.I.F.T.S.
How To Help

Join the mission of Wellness G.I.F.T.S - ."Giving Inspiration For The Soul!" Families with members with special needs are in desperate need of respite time to replenish their spirits and regain their energies. Our fast paced society allows little time to learn new information and stay abreast of current treatments, services and support systems. It's just enough to maintain the daily routines. Wellness G.I.F.T.S. is committed to offering time, space and support to meet these challenges that face families with members with special needs - please join us in this vision!

Top ten reasons to be an assistant

Assistants are needed each Camping Retreat to work one-on-one with our families or behind the scenes. The Assistants Program is a way for Wellness G.I.F.T.S. Camping Retreats to offer an exciting opportunity for students, community members, and professionals to volunteer to help families who are caring for individuals with special needs.

The Camping Retreats provide times of re-energizing and a much needed break from the day-to-day challenges that families face. The Assistants play a key role in providing the respite care that allows parents and caregivers to attend workshops, interact with each other, go out for a dinner or just take a nap!

As an Assistant you will support and be a friend to our special families. You may be helping at meal times, running errands, taking a child to the swimming pool, making craft projects, or playing sports and games. The main requirement is to be a warm, caring person - no professional training is required.

Before the Camping Retreats begin, Assistants are involved in a Training Day. During this time, the basics are covered with regard to first aid, safety, and behavior management. Issues are presented that relate to the focus area of the Retreat.

Requirement:

17 years or older
Own transportation to/from Bath, NY.

Application: Download our Assistant Info & Form

Application: Download an online application form or call or write for an application:

Sherry DeGaetano, Program Coordinator
7531 County Road 31
Bath, NY 14810
607.776.3737

All information and questions regarding assistants should go directly to the director.

Reference: You will be asked to have an adult fill out a reference form. We recommend a teacher or a supervisor rather than a relative or someone you live with.

Lodging: Free to assistants!

Camp in your own tent or trailer at Hickory Hill.

Stay with a host Rotary family.

Commute from home

Call early to set up your accommodations. 607.776.3737

Cost: The costs of your Training Day, materials, T-shirt, all meals and lodging is covered by Wellness G.I.F.T.S.

Time and Talents -

Are you the type of person who likes to work on specific projects?
Would you be interested in promoting Wellness G.I.F.T.S. in your local community?
Are you a presenter or instructor?
Just give us a call and we can find an activity that matches your talents and expands the outreach of Wellness G.I.F.T.S.!

Financial Donations -

Wellness G.I.F.T.S. is a nonprofit organization with a 501C3 status. Financial contributions are tax deductible.

Checks can be made out to: Wellness G.I.F.T.S., Inc.
and mailed to:
7531 County Route 13
Bath, NY 14810

Donations are applied to the following endeavors:

Scholarship for families to attend the Camping Retreats.

Speakers/instructors/staffing costs.

Material/supplies for the Retreats.

Advertising and marketing.

Space and facilities

Wellness G.I.F.T.S. How To Help

Wellness G.I.F.T.S.
How To Help