Show Kids with cancer that they’re not alone.
Apply your time and talents to helping children affected by cancer while creating memories you’ll cherish forever. Choose from multiple ways to get involved and start making the world a better place for these amazing kids.
Volunteer at OAK’s Camp Reach for the Sky
Join our awesome camp staff made up of some the most inspiring individuals you’ll ever meet. Our highly-qualified volunteers range from former campers and cancer survivors to medical professionals. Each is carefully vetted and trained to understand the unique needs and experiences of kids dealing with cancer. All play a key role in creating unforgettable moments for every child in attendance.
Important camp information for potential camp volunteers
Please CAREFULLY read all of the following before you apply.
CAMP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FROM NOV. 15 – MARCH 15.
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Our camp volunteers undergo special training to serve our unique camper population. Many have firsthand experience with cancer, either as siblings of those who have battled the disease or survivors themselves. Others are medical professionals who enjoy seeing campers in a non-medical environment. All are tremendously dedicated, fun-loving individuals who inspire everyone around them.
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• Desire to work with kids of all ages
• Ability to be a positive member of a staff team
• Openness to accept supervision and guidance
• Integrity, adaptability and good character
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, motivation and self-control
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New Volunteer Training
MANDATORY for all new staff members, this training introduces camp policies, traditions and culture. We host it at our office in San Diego the Thursday night prior to each camp.
• RESIDENT ONCOLOGY CAMP: Thursday, June 28th @ 6:00pm
• SIBLING CAMP: Thursday, July 19th @ 6:00pm
• DAY CAMP: Thursday, August 9th @ 6:00pm
All Staff Training
Held at the designated campsite the day before our six-day Camp session, this time allows both new and returning volunteers to participate in important training sessions and team building events. Volunteers are expected to arrive at the campsite ready to begin Staff Development & Training by 11:00am on Sunday and leave the following Saturday after an all-staff wrap up.
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Experience working in healthcare is not required to become a camp volunteer or counselor, but it is helpful. Our volunteers must be aware of the general health and safety of campers to report any changes to onsite doctors and nurses. During Pre-Camp Training, all volunteers go through medical orientation to address camp procedures and any concerns regarding camper health.
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Volunteer applications for our summer camps open on _______________ and close ______________ or once capacity is met, whichever comes first. One you fully complete your online application (100%), it will be reviewed. If you meet our requirements, we will contact you in late March to schedule an interview.
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If your online application meets our criteria, we will contact you to schedule an interview. Each camp holds its own set of interviews, which will be conducted by the corresponding camp leadership team. Volunteers that apply for all three camp session will have three separate interviews. Interviews are held at our office in San Diego and take approximately 20-45 minutes. Phone interviews can be arranged for applicants from out of town.
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After your interview, we will notify you of your status within two weeks. If you are accepted, we will run a background check and assign Pre-Camp Training to be completed by a designated date. All online training must be completed to remain eligible to volunteer.
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Please review the following Summer Sessions and New Staff Training dates, and make sure you are available for the entire session(s):
• RESIDENT ONCOLOGY CAMP (Patients ages 8-17) July 1- July 7 2018
New Volunteer Training: Thursday, June 28th @ 6:00pm
• SIBLING CAMP (Siblings ages 8-17)- July 22-July 28, 2018
New Volunteer Training: Thursday, July 19th @ 6:00pm
• DAY CAMP (Patients and Siblings ages 4-7)- August 12 – August 18, 2018
New Volunteer Training: Thursday, August 9th @ 6:00pm
Online volunteer applications are only accepted for our weeklong summer sessions.
For any Family Camp and Teen Winter Weekend volunteer inquiries, please email:
Think you have what it takes to volunteer at camp?
Visit our online Camp volunteer application, create your account in our Camp Volunteer Registration System, and submit an application. Be sure to reach each page carefully.
Follow the steps below to complete your application:
1. Create a CampDoc.com user account with your name. This will also be your “participant “account.”
2. Choose “Volunteer” when picking “Type of Registration” then register for the camps in which you are applying and begin filling out the application.
3. Once complete, you’ll profile will reach 100%. Once your profile reaches 100% you will receive a confirmation letter within 24 hours letting you know your application has been received with further information. If it does not reach 100% by March 15th, your application will move to a waitlist.
“Seeing the kids outside of the hospital environment. Laughing, playing and just being themselves. There’s no words to describe how great that feels.”
– Dr. Joan Smith, Camp Volunteer
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Create a page on Classy
Raise money and awareness by starting an online fundraiser for The Seany Foundation on Classy.org. It’s a quick and easy way to apply your creativity toward helping kids with cancer.
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Create a page on Classy
Raise money and awareness by starting an online fundraiser for The Seany Foundation on Classy.org. It’s a quick and easy way to apply your creativity toward helping kids with cancer.
Create a page on Classy
Raise money and awareness by starting an online fundraiser for The Seany Foundation on Classy.org. It’s a quick and easy way to apply your creativity toward helping kids with cancer.
Join our board of directors
Help shape the future for kids with cancer as a member of The Seany Foundation Board of Directors. As a part of our influential volunteer board, you’ll be pivotal in raising awareness, funds, and support for our programs and projects. Qualified candidates must be passionate about the plight of those coping with childhood cancer and deeply committed to our mission of bringing joy to kids, teens, and young adults affected by cancer.
Serve a full one-year term
• Attend Board meetings (approximately four meetings per year)
• Make an annual donation of $5,000 (one-time payment or agreed upon installments)
• Leverage personal and business contacts to garner support for Seany projects
Are you a medical professional or someone who wants to make a difference but can’t commit to the duties of a Board Member? Apply for a position on our Advisory Board.
