Volunteers

I started in the fire and security industry 20 years ago and I remember someone suggesting that we attend this camp as a way to give back but also meet with local key people in the fire industry. I remember the first year driving home from camp exhausted but also with this feeling of such accomplishment that we were able to help those who needed it. I admit to being hooked from that day forward.

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After attending my first camp, I never looked back and wanted nothing more than to make the IFSA family a part of my life. As a survivor, it’s a personal matter to give back and help other survivors, which is why I continue to stay connected to the IFSA to this day and help where I can.

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Camp is a two-way street – the campers get something out of it and volunteers do too. For the kids, they get to be in an environment where they can be themselves and not just the kid that has burn scars. They are just regular kids that were delt a bad hand. What volunteers get out of the program is the joy of providing this environment for these amazing kids. One thing that I personally noticed about this is that I no longer notice people that might look “different” from others. I see the person, not the difference.

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There are roles volunteering at camp, fundraising, helping with legislation, identifying burn survivors, and other projects. It takes a volunteer army to achieve the goals of the organization. If you believe in preventing burns and supporting survivors, I encourage people to call the office and look for opportunities to help. It can be very rewarding.

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