Volunteer Opportunities
For information or to volunteer, contact Patty Foran
patricia.foran@globalcampsafrica.org, 703-437-0808
Lake Anne Market (Saturdays between September 15 and November 3)
Each Saturday through October, Global Camps Africa has a table at the Lake Anne Farmer's Market in Reston, VA. In addition to spreading the word about the work Global Camps Africa is doing with children in South Africa, we also sell beaded jewelry made by South African women. All proceeds benefit the kids of Camp Sizanani. We are seeking volunteers to set up the table at the market, distribute information about GCA, and sell the jewelry. Global Camps Africa staff will provide training to all market volunteers so that you can be comfortable discussing our programs and inviting visitors to the table. Various shifts are available (beginning as early as 7:15 AM and concluding at 1:15 PM). We encourage groups or pairs to volunteer together or in shifts. If you would like to learn more about how to volunteer at the Lake Anne Market, please contact Patty Foran at the email address or phone number above.
Mosaic Harmony Concert (September 15)
Global Camps Africa is thrilled to partner with Mosaic Harmony, an interfaith multi-cultural choir, to present an evening of music to support Global Camps Africa. Five of our South African camp counselors will be on hand to meet guests at a reception following the concert. We are seeking volunteers to help set up and take down the reception, serve as ushers, and hand out information to guests at the event. Volunteers at the event will receive free tickets to the concert! The event will be held at St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Reston, VA. If you are available on September 15 at 6:30 to help set up the reception site, at 7:00 to take tickets and serve as an usher, or at 8:30 to serve refreshments and help clean up after the reception, please contact Patty Foran at the email address or phone number above.
Other Events
Assist Global Camps Africa at events throughout the year with various tasks such as set-up and clean-up, serving refreshments, distributing materials, check-in/registration and other administrative tasks. Volunteers should be at least 16 years of age, have good communication skills and be comfortable meeting the public. Some jobs will require good organizational skills. Event support experience would be helpful but is not required. Time commitment is 5-6 hours per event.
IT Technical Support
GCA occasionally needs an IT professional to provide technical support to staff and Board on an on-call basis. Tasks may include updating and maintaining software, troubleshooting computer problems, website maintenance, and advising staff on IT related questions. Some work may be done remotely from the volunteer’s home computer but other jobs will require your presence in the office. Volunteer should have experience managing IT infrastructure (network, computers, printers), good communication skills, and ability to work in Wordpress. A personal interview and references will be required. Minimum age is 18.
2011 Donors
Our Heartfelt Thanks go to our Donors of 2011 |
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Gifts In Kind |
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| John Beitner | Boys and Girls bathing suits |
| Regina and Bill Bouie | Travel expenes to the Board meeting |
| Michelle Brancontier | Nametags, bathing suits, totebags, lanyards, socks, plastic bracelets and whistles |
| Caroline Breinin | sneakers |
| Charles Butler | toiletries |
| Margit Campbell | Various shoes |
| Don Cheley | Shoes |
| Ross Coleman | Sweatshirts and soccer shorts |
| Cindy Donahue | Pens for camp |
| Lauren and Ryan Katz | Soccer balls, tennis and softballs, footballs, softballs, kickball |
| Scott Llewellyn | Scanner and printer |
| Gwynn Powell | Games |
| Paul Seridan | Swimsuits, soccer shorts and shoes |
| Tom Sawyer Camps | Shirts, swimsuits and goggles |
| Kohann and Ed Williams | Airfare for Board Meetings, food and supplies for fundraisers, printer and scanner |
| Erica Wilson | various toiletries, art supplies and hats |
Securing the Future Today: Report Highlights Link Between Youth and HIV Prevention
New York, NY- On July 25th through 26th, the UN hosted a conference focused on the important role youth plays in managing global issues. At this conference, The Global Inter-Agency Task Team on HIV and Young People released a report entitled "Securing the Future Today," which details the importance of preventing and treating HIV amongst young people. Please see the full article below:
ACA Spring Leadership Conference Speech by CEO Phil Lilienthal
At the ACA Spring Leadership Conference in April 2011, keynote speaker and CEO/President of Global Camps Africa, Phil Lilienthal, recounted his experiences with camps both at home and abroad. Mr. Lilienthal explained the origins of his work with camps in Maine, Ethiopia, and, eventually, South Africa. After starting out at Camp Winnebago in the northeastern United States, Lilienthal got the chance to start a residential camp while he was serving in Ethiopia for the Peace Corps. At the request of the Ethiopian government, he created a two-week residential camp that broke down ethnic and tribal prejudices amongst campers. After leaving Ethiopia, Lilienthal knew that he would one day return to Africa to create more camps like Camp Langano.
This vision finally became a reality after his kids were grown and Lilienthal decided to partner with an organization called HIV South Africa (HIVSA) to create a camp which would offer life skills and HIV/AIDS education. There were many struggles in the creation of what would become Camp Sizanani. Thabo Mbeki, leader of South Africa for eight years, had caused much confusion about the spread and treatment of HIV/AIDS. Sometimes problematic cultural attributes, known collectively as “This is Africa,” included tardiness, unregistered campers coming in the place of others, and other challenges.
Despite the many obstacles that he faced, Mr. Lilienthal managed to create a traditional summer camp with a non-traditional twist: battling the prevalence of HIV/AIDS among children from dire social and economic situations. These kids come for 8 days of swimming, sports, arts and crafts, adventure, and theater, as well as nutrition and life skills. They learn skills such as teamwork, communication, persistence and self-expression. They have enthusiastic and supportive counselors, or “vocheli,” who have been trained (either directly or indirectly) by Michael Brandwein, a leader in the field.
Mr. Lilienthal has found that the children who come to camp are “the most cheerful, upbeat, positive role models you can imagine.” They are motivated and determined to improve themselves and find a better path- they just need someone to point them in the right direction. One 14-year old explained what he gained from camp: “choice.” He now realized he had choices in all aspects of his life.
Lilienthal closed the address with a call to action. He articulated Global Camps Africa’s mission to change the lives of Africa’s vulnerable children and youth by providing HIV/AIDS prevention education and training through a high-impact residential camp experience and continuing education, equipping young people with the life skills that will support them in becoming safe and productive adults who have hope for the future. You can help us reach this goal by supporting Global Camps Africa’s vision of empowering Africa’s youth for an AIDS-free tomorrow. Volunteer as a counselor for two weeks. Have your camps support a camper. Talk to your friends and join them in sponsoring a child. Just $500 is enough to send a child to camp and to Kids Clubs for one year. No matter how you demonstrate your support, you have the power to change a child’s life.
To see the speech in its entirety, please click here.
Emily Crowder Announced New Executive Director
On June 1st, 2011, Ms. Emily Crowder was announced Executive Director of Reston-based nonprofit Global Camps Africa. Emily Crowder will join Mr. Phil Lilienthal, who will continue as President/CEO. Ms. Crowder has been working with GCA since 2010. In her new role as Executive Director, she will be responsible for organizational and Board development, operational management, and the strategic coordination of fundraising and communications activities.
Prior to joining GCA, Emily Crowder served as the Executive Team Lead at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, where she facilitated the organization’s global strategic planning efforts, co-produced a documentary film about the Foundation’s work, and managed the Executive Office of the President and CEO. She received her graduate degree in global health policy in 2011.
Global Camps Africa changes the lives of South Africa’s vulnerable children and youth by providing HIV/AIDS prevention education and training through high-impact residential camp and day camp experiences and continuing education. Thousands of vulnerable South African children participate in camp and Kids Clubs activities each year through generous contributions from donors from around the globe. Learn more about Global Camps Africa at www.GlobalCampsAfrica.org