American Cancer Society seeks volunteers for summer camp

American Cancer Society Camp Goodtimes – East is presently recruiting volunteers for this summer’s week-long camp. The summer camp, which is offered free of charge to children diagnosed with cancer, is set for Aug. 3-11, at Ross Point Camp on the shores of the Spokane River, just east of Post Falls, Idaho.

According to Kari Allen, director of Camp Goodtimes – East, camp counselors are being recruited from colleges throughout Washington, Idaho, Montana and North Dakota.

“We are looking for young men and women who not only enjoy teaching and participating in the many activities we have at camp, such as: canoeing, swimming, the climbing wall, campfires and a boat cruise, but most of all they have to love being around the kids and helping them have the time of their lives during that one special week,” said Allen.

Allen explains that the camping experience is intended to “allow the kids to just be kids,” without them having to worry about their next doctor’s appointment or cancer treatment.

“We are looking for volunteers who have a joy for life and compassion for what many of these young campers go through every day of their lives since they were diagnosed,” Allen said.

Volunteer counselors must 18 years of age and pass a background check. To obtain a volunteer application packet, contact Kari Allen at 509-242-8302, by e-mail at [email protected], or download an application at www.cancer.org/campgoodtimeseast.