Volunteer as a Legacy or Military Mentor at National Suicide Survivor Good Grief Camp
October 6 - 8, 2023
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. This schedule is tentative and subject to change. A detailed schedule will be provided a couple weeks before the event.
Friday, October 6
5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. — Good Grief Camp Kid Zone - OPTIONAL - dinner will be provided
8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. — New Mentor Training and Orientation*
Saturday, October 7
8:15 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. — Good Grief Camp - breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided
Sunday, October 8
7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — Good Grief Camp - breakfast and lunch will be provided
* The mandatory mentor training is designed to help you navigate serving in this volunteer role and helps ensure that 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.
Lodging and Transportation
All events, including training, will take place at the Doubletree Boston North Shore, 50 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, Massachusetts, 01923.
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 Legacy and Military Mentor:
- Login and/or create a TAPS Portal Account.
- Select the button to register (blue button at the top of this page). Make certain to select that you are attending as a “Military Mentor”.
- After completing the registration, a member of our Mentor team will contact you within 10 business days. If you have any questions, please call TAPS at 800.959.TAPS(8277) or email mentors@taps.org.
For questions about mentoring at Youth Programs event, call 800-959-TAPS (8277) or email mentors@taps.org.