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							                          UBC Dietetics Volunteering and Job Listserv Posting Form
Today’s Date:      May 3, 2012                           Contact Person         Dr. Dan Metzger
                                                         Name and               Medical Camp Director
                                                         Position Title:
Posting            Camp Dietitian Student/Intern         Email address:         dmetzger@cw.bc.ca
Position Title:
Organization       Canadian Diabetes                     Telephone
Name:              Association Camp Kakhamela            number (if
                                                         applicable):
Location:          YMCA Camp Elphinstone, Sechelt        Mailing address        Click here to enter text.
                                                         (if applicable):
Is this a          Volunteer position                    Preferred              email
volunteer or                                             contact method:
paid
                                                         Position Start         June 30, 2012
position?:
                                                         Date:
Hourly          Not applicable                           Application            May 25, 2012
Pay/Salary (if                                           deadline:
applicable):
Job Description
The Canadian Diabetes Association is searching for six Dietetic interns or students for Camp Kakhamela. The
focus of Camp Kakhamela has been to provide children living with type 1 diabetes with opportunities to enjoy an
authentic camp experience while having all of their diabetes needs monitored by a dedicated team of trained
medical professionals. While at camp, children learn about diabetes management in an enriching, safe and fun
environment. The educational aspect focuses on blood glucose testing, administering insulin, and meal planning
and proper exercise. Our campers are also able to meet other children who share a personal understanding of the
challenges that come from living with diabetes, and many of these relationships develop into lifelong friendships.

The camp sessions are:
Session 1) June 30-July 7.
Session 2) July 7 – July 13
Three volunteers for each session.
Role and Responsibilities:
    -   assist in all nutrition related needs and issues at camp under the direction of the Camp dietitians
    -   assist in review of camp menu
    -   participate in and help out with orientation for camp counselors and staff
    -   carb counting for breakfast, lunch and dinner meals
    -   assist in providing adequate supply of hypoglycemic dietary treatments
    -   assist in Food Fun Facts & Activities for campers
    -   assist in providing adequate food supply and carb counting for campers’ out-trips
    -   participate in daily multidisciplinary team meetings and updates regarding day-to-day diabetes
        management of campers



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Qualifications and Background Requirements:
   -   able to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team
                           rd
   -   At least completed 3 year of UBC Dietetics Program


Preferred Skills:
Basic knowledge of Type 1 Diabetes
Food Safe preferred but not required



How To Apply        Please email Dan Metzger if interested with resume and a brief email to describe
                    relevant background.




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