Rising Treetops Volunteers: Keshav
One volunteer this summer, Keshav, really stood out. Keshav came to Rising Treetops after hearing about volunteer opportunities at his high school, Christian Brothers Academy, where he graduated in May 2024.
Prior to coming to Rising Treetops, Keshav had volunteered at other organizations in limited ways, but as he put it: “I wanted to work longer hours and be more part of an organization. At RTO I actually actively did work and was involved in a hands-on way that felt like I was making a difference. All the people I worked with were nice and friendly, it was like a family. There’s a lot of flexibility in the volunteer options to help out. There’s really something for everyone.”
Keshav was such a dedicated volunteer, he volunteered 276 hours this summer, nearly every day camp was in session, and when he had to miss a day or leave early, he would let us know and make up the missed time.
We are so grateful to have had Keshav join the Rising Treetops family this summer. Keshav is currently a freshman at Nova Southeastern University in Florida, majoring in Biology and is hoping to practice as a doctor in pediatric medicine.
Volunteers are integral to Rising Treetops’ success by generously donating their time, goods and services to help improve the quality of our buildings, grounds and activities for our summer campers and respite clients. This past year, our volunteer activities grew significantly, led by our board member Caitlin Bovo, helping us establish closer ties to the Monmouth County community.
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About Rising Treetops at Oakhurst
Just a mile from the Atlantic Ocean is a beautiful 15-acre wooded environment where people with special needs can have fun, be cared for, and learn new ways to grow and become more independent. At Rising Treetops at Oakhurst, we have trained, attentive staff that provide full personal care and reside in our modern cabins with clients. Our team knows how to meet the needs of every client that come to Rising Treetops, both children and adults, with a broad range of special needs, including autism.