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
Spring Weekend Programs
Family Pals
We still have a limited number of spots in our Rare Disease Family Camp (Thursday 5/31 - Sunday 6/3). Though this is considered our last Spring Family Weekend, it is also very much a kick off to Summer at Camp. We will have some of our Summer Staff on hand and will be looking forward to an amazing four-day Family Weekend. 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
We may also have space for Program Pals at our Rare Disease Family Camp (Thursday 5/31 - Sunday 6/3). If you are interested, please register online! Returning volunteers - Click here to register on our new portal (click not a member to start, then go to register as a returning volunteer)
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 spots for new male counselors in sessions 3-8. 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 - Check back on July 1st to begin registering.
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 - Check back on July 1st to begin registering.
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. Check back on July 1st to begin registering.
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 - Check back on July 1st to begin registering.
Beyond The Gates: Massachusetts
Regional Outreach Support
July 21 - CampOut Swimming and Picnic - Springfield
Volunteer with the CampOut program to create an afternoon of summer fun! We will be swimming, eating and playing lawn games! Volunteers must have previous experience at either the 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)
July 22 - Jimmy Fund Picnic - Dedham
Volunteer with the Hospital Outreach Program (HOP) at their craft tent at the Jimmy Fund hosted event. We will be assisting children with various craft projects! 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)
August 8 & 9 - Camp Days - Boston
Volunteer with Hospital Outreach Program (HOP) staff to provide fun-filled afternoons of Camp activities in the Patient Entertainment Center of Boston Children's Hospital! This event is themed "HOP Around Boston" giving patients and families a chance to embrace the city and some of its major attractions despite being in the hospital and potentially unable to physically see them! There are two days of afternoon time-slots to pick from. 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)
August 26 - CampOut/COPE - West Roxbury
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)
Regional Outreach Orientation
July 9, 6-8pm - Allston
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: Rhode Island
June 16 - CampOut RI Summer Picnic - Warwick
Volunteer with CampOut staff to provide a fun-filled afternoon playing lawns games and playground activities with campers and families! 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)
Beyond The Gates: Connecticut
Regional Outreach Support
June 24 - CampOut/COPE - West Hartford
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)
July 14 - CampOut Movie Premiere - Trumbull
Volunteer with CampOut staff to provide a fun-filled movie morning with campers and families! 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)
Regional Outreach Orientation
July 11, 6-8pm - West Hartford
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).
Development Event Support
June 20-24 - Travelers Golf Championship - Cromwell
Camp is one of the charity beneficiaries of the Travelers Championship, come help in the family-friendly tent in the FanZone doing art activities or be a Hole Marshal on Hole 7 alongside Camp staff! Full and half day opportunities for the FanZone and Hole Marshals are available each day. There are volunteer opportunities are for ages 14 and older. Click here to register on our new portal (if you haven't registered yet this year, click not a member to start, then click register as a volunteer at bottom of page)
Ongoing Support
Office Support - New Haven
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
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: New York
Regional Outreach Support
June 20 - Drive-in Movie & Crafts - New York
Volunteer with Hospital Outreach Program (HOP) staff to provide a fun-filled evening of "Wrinkle in Time" crafts and activities with patients and families at the Ronald McDonald House. 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 click register as a volunteer at bottom of page)
August 8 - Slime Day - MSCHONY - New York
Volunteer with Hospital Outreach Program (HOP) staff to provide a fun-filled afternoon of Slime with patients and families in the lobby of New York Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York! 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 click register as a volunteer at bottom of page)
August 10 - Slime Day - Cohens - New York
Volunteer with Hospital Outreach Program (HOP) staff to provide a fun-filled afternoon of Slime with patients and families in the lobby of Cohens Medical Center! 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 click register as a volunteer at bottom of page)
Regional Outreach Orientation
July 16 - New York City (midtown)
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).
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
July 21 - Picnic and Fishing - Vernona
Volunteer with CampOut staff to provide a fun-filled afternoon of fishing and campy activities with campers and families! (No fishing experience required). 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)
July 22 - Poetry Open Mic - West Orange
Volunteer with CampOut staff to provide a fun-filled afternoon with campers and families to showcase their 3 months of projects! 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)
Beyond the Gates: Pennsylvania
Regional Outreach Support
June 23 - Incredible Superheroes Soiree - Philadelphia
Volunteer with CampOut staff to provide a fun-filled movie afternoon with campers and families! 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)
July 15-20 - Camp Week @ CHOP - Philadelphia
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp's Hospital Outreach Program is set to take over the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for a week of Camp fun! We have many opportunities to help support the various programs throughout the week. Volunteers must have previous experience at either the Summer/Weekend Programs, been through an Outreach orientation or be an existing CHOP volunteer. 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)
Regional Outreach Orientation
June 20 - Philadelphia
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).