Volunteer Opportunities

There are so many ways to support Camp as a volunteer, with opportunities to work directly with children and families at Camp or through other outreach programs, as well as opportunities at events or in our office. Learn more about onsite residential opportunities or regional day opportunities in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Have questions? Let us know.

Onsite Residential Opportunities

Summer Program

Cabin Counselor

Our Summer Program offers our campers an opportunity to make friends, try new things, and experience all that summer camp has to offer. As a Volunteer Cabin Counselor, you are assigned to a cabin for the week and able to share in the experience. Alongside our amazing crew of full and summer staff, you will help supervise your campers, take them around Camp throughout the daily schedule, and have fun! New volunteers - Click here to apply on our portal (click not a member to start, then go to apply as new). We are currently at capacity for female applicants, but have a few spots remaining for new male counselors in session 8. Returning volunteers - Click here to register on our new portal (click not a member to start, then go to register as a returning volunteer).

Medical Team

Currently looking for additional volunteers for Sessions 1, 2, and 3. Medical Volunteers work alongside our Medical Staff to provide routine and acute care to our campers. We need licensed physicians, nurses, and nurse practitioners, both specialists and general medicine practitioners who can share their medical/clinical expertise with us to create a safe and fun environment. Pediatric experience is preferred. We guarantee this will be a life-changing experience, just as it is for the children who attend Camp. New volunteers - Click here to apply on our portal (click not a member to start, then go to apply as new). Returning volunteers - There are separate links for our week long and day opportunities - Click here to register on our new portal (click not a member to start, then go to register as a returning volunteer)

Hero's Journey

Our Hero's Journey Program offers our 16-year-old campers an opportunity to gain independence, develop new skills, and bond with fellow participants in a wilderness setting. As a Hero's Journey Counselor, you will spend a week in the woods, help our full and summer staff facilitate program elements, and have fun! New volunteers - We are currently at capacity for new Hero's Journey volunteers. Returning volunteers - We are still working to fill spots for our 8-20-8/25 "Strides" program - Click here to register on our new portal (click not a member to start, then go to register as a returning volunteer)

Fall Weekend Programs

Family Pals

Our Family Weekends offer our campers an opportunity to bring their siblings, parents, and caregivers to Camp. Together, they get a chance to bond, unwind, and experience all that Camp has to offer. As a Volunteer Family Pal, you are assigned to a family for the weekend and able to share in the experience. Alongside our amazing crew of returning volunteers, you will work to get to know your family, show them around Camp, and to see that their weekend is as fun and fulfilling as possible. New volunteers - Click here to apply on our portal (click not a member to start, then go to apply as new). We will begin processing applications in late May/early June. Returning volunteers - Click here to register on our new portal (click not a member to start, then go to register as a returning volunteer).

Medical Team

Medical Volunteers work alongside our Medical Staff to provide routine and acute care to our campers. We need licensed physicians, nurses, and nurse practitioners, both specialists and general medicine practitioners who can share their medical/clinical expertise with us to create a safe and fun environment. Pediatric experience is preferred. We guarantee this will be a life-changing experience, just as it is for the children who attend Camp. New volunteers - Click here to apply on our portal (click not a member to start, then go to apply as new). We will begin processing applications in late May/early June. Returning volunteers - Click here to register on our new portal (click not a member to start, then go to register as a returning volunteer).

Program Pals

Program Pals are members of our "Weekend Program Team". The team is assembled each year in August and September. Members attend a training and are assigned to facilitate activities throughout our Fall Family Weekends and the Spring Family Weekends of the following year. Returning volunteers and Summer Staff - Click here to register on our new portal (click not a member to start, then go to register as a returning volunteer).

Hero's Quest Pals

Each Fall, our Hero's Journey team runs three "Hero's Quest" weekends. They offer our 16-year-old campers an opportunity to spend a weekend at Camp, experiencing programming that is similar to what we provide during our Summer Hero's Journey sessions. The Hero's Journey Program teaches self-reliance, positive communication and teamwork through a variety of exciting challenges. The journey provides participants with opportunities to step outside comfort zones, discover more about themselves and become “the hero of their own story.” Returning volunteers - Click here to register on our new portal (click not a member to start, then go to register as a returning volunteer).

Beyond The Gates: Massachusetts

Regional Outreach Support

August 26 - CampOut/Parent Retreat - West Roxbury, MA

Volunteer with the CampOut team to provide a fun afternoon of crafts and a movie with campers while their parents attend Parent Programming. Volunteers must have previous experience at either Camp's Summer/Weekend Program or attended an Outreach Orientation. Click here to register on our new portal (if you haven't registered yet this year, click not a member to start, then on register as a volunteer at bottom of page)

September 27 - CampOut Campfire (Sports & Rec) - West Roxbury, MA

Volunteer with CampOut staff to provide a fun-filled evening of Campy Sports & Rec fun with campers and families! Volunteers must have previous experience at either Camp's Summer/Weekend Program or attended an Outreach Orientation. Follow this link to register (if you haven't registered yet this year, click on "not a member" to make a username/password, then click on register as a volunteer at the bottom of the page).

October 6 - CampOut's Wild Time at the Zoo - Springfield, MA

Volunteer with CampOut and Zoo staff to provide a fun-filled afternoon of activities with campers and families! Volunteers must have previous experience at either Camp's Summer/Weekend Program or attended an Outreach Orientation. Follow this link to register (if you haven't registered yet this year, click on "not a member" to make a username/password, then click on register as a volunteer at the bottom of the page).

Regional Outreach Orientation

TBD - Allston, MA

This volunteer orientation supports both the Hospital Outreach Program (HOP) and CampOut programs regionally from Boston to Philadelphia. To volunteer for these programs, you must apply and attend an orientation held at one of our regional offices. Click here to apply on our portal (click not a member to start, then go to apply as new).

Beyond The Gates: Connecticut

Regional Outreach Support

September 28 - CampOut Campfire (Sports & Rec) - West Hartford, CT

Volunteer with CampOut staff to provide a fun-filled evening of Campy Sports & Rec fun with campers and families! Volunteers must have previous experience at either Camp's Summer/Weekend Program or attended an Outreach Orientation. Follow this link to register (if you haven't registered yet this year, click on "not a member" to make a username/password, then click on register as a volunteer at the bottom of the page).

October 27 - CampOut Fall Ball - Hartford, CT

Volunteer with the CampOut program to make this the best Fall Ball these campers/families have ever seen! We are looking for help with welcoming families, DJ hype team, arts and crafts, game tables and of course a photo booth! There are also volunteer opportunities for prep support in the days leading up to the event for Aetna employees. Volunteers for Fall Ball must have previous experience at either Camp's Summer/Weekend Program, attended an Outreach Orientation or be an Aetna employee. Follow this link to register (if you haven't registered yet this year, click on "not a member" to make a username/password, then click on register as a volunteer at the bottom of the page).

Regional Outreach Orientation

TBD - West Hartford, CT

Development Event Support

September 15 - Camp Challenge - Ashford, CT

Support Camp Challenge Ride and Grit 'N Wit Adventure Race FUNraisers! This event will include a 30 mile fully supported bike ride with rest stops, a 5K run/walk and a 2.5 mile adventure course around Camp that will test participant's brains and brawn. Volunteers will assist in a variety of ways to support the event operations from registration and rest stop support, to obstacle monitoring and cheering! This event has volunteer opportunities for all ages! Follow this link to register (if you haven't registered yet this year, click on "not a member" to make a username/password, then click on register as a volunteer at the bottom of the page).

Ongoing Support

Office Support - New Haven, CT

Join our team of volunteers to assist the New Haven office with mailings, projects, thank you cards, phone coverage, filing and more to support the fundraising efforts that underwrite Camp's programming! Click here to register on our new portal (click not a member to start, then click register as a volunteer at bottom of page)

Office Support - Ashford, CT

Join our team of volunteers to assist our Ashford office with mailings, phone coverage, projects and more to support the Camp programs! Click here to register on our new portal (click not a member to start, then click register as a volunteer at bottom of page)

Beyond the Gates: Rhode Island

Regional Outreach Support

September 16 - CampOut Woodshop - North Kingstown, RI

Volunteer with CampOut staff to provide a fun-filled afternoon of woodworking with campers and families. This is sure to be a super fun event that you WOOD not want to miss!! Volunteers must have previous experience at either Camp's Summer/Weekend Program or attended an Outreach Orientation. Follow this link to register (if you haven't registered yet this year, click on "not a member" to make a username/password, then click on register as a volunteer at the bottom of the page).

Beyond the Gates: New York

Regional Outreach Support

October 19 - CampOut Cooking Event - Scarsdale

Volunteer with CampOut staff to provide a fun-filled evening of cooking fun with campers and families! Volunteers must have previous experience at either Camp's Summer/Weekend Program or attended an Outreach Orientation. Follow this link to register (if you haven't registered yet this year, click on "not a member" to make a username/password, then click on register as a volunteer at the bottom of the page).

October 27 - CampOut Event - El Museo del Barrio - East Harlem

Volunteer with CampOut staff to provide a fun-filled afternoon of art activities with campers and families! Volunteers must have previous experience at either Camp's Summer/Weekend Program or attended an Outreach Orientation. Follow this link to register (if you haven't registered yet this year, click on "not a member" to make a username/password, then click on register as a volunteer at the bottom of the page).

Regional Outreach Orientation

TBD - New York City (midtown)

Ongoing Support

Office Support - New York

Join our team of volunteers to assist our New York office with mailings, button making, projects and more to support the Camp programs! Click here to register on our new portal (click not a member to start, then on register as a volunteer at bottom of page)

Beyond the Gates: New Jersey

Regional Outreach Support

August 22 - Summer Party - RWJ - New Brunswick, NJ

Volunteer with Hospital Outreach Program (HOP) staff to provide a fun-filled afternoon of summer themed activities with patients and families in the lobby of Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson! Volunteers must have previous experience at either Camp's Summer/Weekend Program or attended an Outreach Orientation. Follow this link to register (if you haven't registered yet this year, click on "not a member" to make a username/password, then click on register as a volunteer at the bottom of the page).

September 9 - CampOut/Parent Retreat - Princeton, NJ

Volunteer with the CampOut team to provide a fun afternoon of crafts and a movie with campers while their parents attend Parent Programming. Volunteers must have previous experience at either Camp's Summer/Weekend Program or attended an Outreach Orientation. Follow this link to register (if you haven't registered yet this year, click on "not a member" to make a username/password, then click on register as a volunteer at the bottom of the page).

October 18 - CampOut Cooking Event - Montclair, NJ

November 17 - CampOut Teen Candy Palooza - Montclair, NJ

Volunteer with CampOut staff to provide a fun-filled afternoon of candy making fun with campers and families! Volunteers must have previous experience at either Camp's Summer/Weekend Program or attended an Outreach Orientation. Follow this link to register (if you haven't registered yet this year, click on "not a member" to make a username/password, then click on register as a volunteer at the bottom of the page).

Development Event Support

October 6 - Tough Mudder - Englishtown, NJ

Come help support the awesome Tough Mudder participants that are fundraising for Camp! Volunteer opportunities include staffing Camp info tables, setting up/breaking down and cheering on participants! Follow this link to register (if you haven't registered yet this year, click on "not a member" to make a username/password, then click on register as a volunteer at the bottom of the page).

Beyond the Gates: Maryland

September 8 - CampOut STEM day - Baltimore, MD

Volunteer with CampOut staff to provide a fun-filled afternoon of Campy STEM activities with campers and families at the Baltimore Museum of Industry! Volunteers must have previous experience at either Camp's Summer/Weekend Program or attended an Outreach Orientation. Follow this link to register (if you haven't registered yet this year, click on "not a member" to make a username/password, then click on register as a volunteer at the bottom of the page).