 TIGRs (TEEN VOLUNTEERS)
Application information now posted, scroll down for important dates and documents
Teenagers serve as Therapy Individual Goal Reinforcers (TIGRs). They dedicate a month of their summer vacation to be the best friend and teacher to a Hapitok camper. The one-on-one relationship between a camper and teen counselor is unique to Camp Hapitok. Teenage students from San Luis Obispo County work, eat, sleep, learn, and play with their special campers.
The strong bond which forms provides the motivation for the camper to practice and refine communication skills. Teen volunteers are carefully selected through group trainings and evaluations, one of which is a three day training weekend. The teens receive training in child development, communication disorders, safety, and behavioral reinforcement.
Those teens that would like to apply to become a TIGR can pick up an application at their High School office, or they can click on the forms below.
There are several important dates for prospective TIGRs. All training dates are mandatory as well as camp dates. We recognize that our teens are often busy with sports and other volunteer activities, but we ask that you check your calendar now and plan accordingly.
The 2010 Application period to be a TIGR has now opened. Please download and complete the documents below. You must be available for all Camp Dates.
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