TAPS Good Grief Camps pair young survivors with (primarily) military mentors who understand the military and can companion these young survivors through their journey of grief.  

Military mentors help the young survivors learn how we, as a nation, honor those who have served and sacrificed ....

If you are interested in becoming a TAPS Good Grief Camp Mentor, please review the skills and characteristics we expect from our mentors:

1. Ability to follow directions from mental health provider/group leader of bereaved child.

2. Ability to use good judgment when assessing safety for children (Metro, crossing street, etc.).

3. Ability to attend all training for volunteers/mentors and the entire Memorial Day weekend.

4. Ability to demonstrate good moral and responsible conduct around children of all ages.

5. Willingness to be a “Big Brother” or “Big Sister” to child who has lost their parent, guardian or other relative in the line of military service.

6. Ability to refrain from profanity, smoking, or unprofessional conduct while serving as a mentor to a child in the Good Grief Camp.

7. Ability to be “present” and “companion” a child or children while cognizant of own grief and loss issues of a military friend or family member.

8. Willingness to continue the mentor role throughout the rest of the year for the child’s birthday, special events, or holidays.

9. Ability to show empathy for children and surviving parent as the family is grieving.

10. Ability to demonstrate good boundaries to help the family use their own inner strengths and community support.

11. All mentors must complete the security background check.

12. Mentors must be at least 20 years old and demonstrate maturity when working with children and following directions (exceptions to age requirement for military personnel allowed).

GOOD GRIEF CAMP MENTOR REGISTRATION FORM

or contact us at 1-800-959-TAPS (8277)