Volunteer Job Descriptions
Listed below are the many positions we need to fill. There is a wide assortment, so we're sure we can put your talents to work. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Sue Rheingans at 262-593-5616 or at suerheingans@gmail.com.
Download a Complete List of Volunteer Job Descriptions.
Download a Complete List of Volunteer Job Descriptions.
Buddies:
Must be 14 or older. You will assist a camper with special needs in whatever way necessary to help them get the most out of their camping experience. Assistance may involve keeping track of a wandering child, helping with craft projects, making sure camper gets medications from nurse, helping camper with transfers, feeding, pushing a wheelchair over rough surfaces, etc. Prior to camp you will get information about your camper’s special needs. Therapists and group leaders will provide you with guidance on how to help your camper during camp. Buddies need to be at camp all five days, and a training session will be provided prior to camp.
Group Leader:
18 or older. You would be responsible for a group of about 10 children, some with buddies. This involves getting the group from one activity to another, and having knowledge of each camper’s special health concerns. You will also be responsible for tying the camp theme and message all together throughout the day and keeping the group occupied during possible down times. This job requires enthusiasm and high energy. Group leaders must be at camp all five days.
Assistant Group Leader:
16 or older. You would be responsible for assisting the group leader. You may also be called upon to lead the group in the group leaders’ absence.
Craft Activity Helper:
14 or older. Assist the craft leaders.
Group Games
14 or older.
Fishing Activity Helper:
14 or older. You will be responsible for helping in the fishing area. Campers will need help with baiting, casting and getting their fish off the hooks. It is all catch & release.
Horses Helper
14 and older.
Rockwall Activity Helper:
16 or older. Need people to get the kids into their harnesses and people to help with belaying.
Music Garden Activity Helper:
Must be 16 or older. Work a music leader to assist each group once during the week to create music using an assortment of hand instruments (bells, tambourines, boom wackers) along with a xylophone and drums.
Carnival Activity Helper:
Must be 12 or older Help run the carnival games, ticket redemption booth, monitor bounce house, serve popcorn, etc.
Teen & Young Adult Craft Activity Helper:
18 or older. Work with the teen and young adult group each day with crafts.
Photographer/Videographer:
16 or older. Multiple people with digital cameras and digital video cameras are needed each day to take pictures of camp and the festival (Please bring your own camera or digital video camera if possible).
Nurses:
We need two nurses each day. You would be responsible for administering medications, tending to minor injuries that occur on the grounds and possibly g-tube feedings. The nurses can be different each day.
Kitchen Helper:
14 or older. This would involve setting up and serving lunch each day to all the campers and volunteers, and cleanup.
Grounds Keeper:
14 or older. This job would involve making sure the grounds stay clean and safe. Would involve such things as preparing areas for rain, troubleshooting with tents, electrical cords, cooling systems, making sure fresh water is available daily in various sites, taking trash to the dumpster and much, much more
Registration & Help Desk:
We need people each morning to check in all the volunteers and campers. Monday would be from 7:00-9:30, other mornings would be 8:00-9:30. A few people need to be able to stay all day to maintain the help desk.
Childcare for 2 year olds and younger:
14 and older. We need help watching children who are under 3. Parents who wish to participate in camp in either the Moms or the Dads group may have children who are too young to participate in camp. We offer to watch these children for them so they can enjoy the camp experience themselves. We also watch some children for volunteers.
I'll help wherever needed:
This is for the person who wants to help and is willing to do what ever is needed.