Camp Dietitian
In addition to the qualifications we seek in all volunteers, as outlined on the Volunteer page, the Camp Dietitian role has its own set of parameters:
General Responsibility
Provide dietary support to campers and train staff in accordance with the camp mission, guiding principles, and medical manual.
Specific Responsibilities
- Assist cameprs in choosing meal and snack options based on their individual dietary needs
- Provide on-going support to campers regarding dietary needs
- Participate in camper check-in to meet campers with special dietary needs and speak with parents, an needed
- Communicate with kitchen staff, if appropriate, to clarify dietary needs and availability
- Assist host site in creating an IBD friendly menu, if requested
- Assist campers with special diets requiring special meals/snacks brought from home
- Assist in evaluating the camp menu with suggestions for the following season
- Participate in education session during camp week
- Perform other duties as designated by the Medical Director & Camp Director
Essential Functions
- Ability to assist campers at each meal and snack times making safe and healthy choices
- Ability to respond to situations that arise with campers (e.g. dietary changes based on how a camper is feeling that day)
- Ability to work directly with campers
- Ability to guide staff so that they may help their campers make good food choices
Specific Qualifications
- A valid license in dietetics/Registered Dietitian
- Experience with pediatric patients preferred
- Desire and ability to work with children and adults with IBD in a camp setting
- Preferred: Experience with pediatric GI patient