Legacy or Military Mentor Volunteer at National Suicide Survivor Good Grief Camp
October 7 - 9, 2022
TAPS invites those currently serving in the military, veterans, and military survivors who have graduated from Good Grief Camp to volunteer as a mentor at the TAPS National Military Suicide Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp.
The world changes for grieving children when someone is there for them — and that's where you come in.
At this special event, children and teens grieving the loss of a loved one who served in the military come together from all over the nation and are paired with legacy and military mentors who companion these kids throughout the weekend.
As a legacy or military mentor, you'll support a child throughout the weekend as he or she shares and connects with other surviving kids and learn how to honor his or her loved one. You may do art projects and play silly games. You may throw footballs and cheer them on in relays. You'll definitely create lasting memories and feel pride in yourself for the work you've done.
Good Grief Camp Schedule
All legacy and military mentors must be available for the entire weekend during the times listed below for Good Grief Camp. If you can't make a full commitment, please consider registering as a volunteer instead.
MANDATORY TRAINING
Note: Training schedule listed below is tentative and subject to change.
Thursday, October 6 — 6 - 9 p.m. (dinner will be provided)
OR
Friday, October 7 — 12 - 3 p.m. (lunch will be provided)
The mentor volunteer training is designed to help you navigate being a mentor to a surviving military child and ensure you and your buddy have the best experience possible. TAPS also provides an optional online Good Grief Camp training course; this course reinforces but doesn't replace the required in-person training.
CAMP SCHEDULE
Friday, October 7 — 6 - 9 p.m. (optional)
Saturday, October 8 — 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. (breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided)
Sunday, October 9 — 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. (breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided)
All events, including training, will take place at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in 1800 Highway 26 East Grapevine, Texas 76051.
Lodging and Transportation
Free parking is available for Good Grief Camp mentors. There is limited lodging available to those who need assistance and are traveling from outside of the area.
How to Register
To register as a military or legacy mentor:
- Create a mentor account.
- Once you've created your account, log back in and complete a background check form.
- After you receive a confirmation email of a completed background check, log into your account and register for the National Suicide Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp (when available) and any additional programs you're interested in.
For questions about mentoring at Youth Programs event, call 800-959-TAPS (8277) or email mentors@taps.org.