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
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 through our online portal (first time users must click "not a member"). We will begin processing applications and contacting applicants for interviews in early December. Returning volunteers - Click here to register through our online portal.
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 through our online portal (first time users must click "not a member"). Returning volunteers - Click here to register through our online portal.
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 through our online portal.
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 through our online portal (first time users must click "not a member"). Returning volunteers - Click here to register through our online portal.
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 through our online portal (first time users must click "not a member"). Returning volunteers - There are separate links for our week long and day opportunities - Click here to register through our online portal.
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 - Click here to apply through our online portal (first time users must click "not a member"). Returning volunteers - Click here to register through our online portal.
Beyond The Gates: Massachusetts
Regional Outreach Support
February 20 (noon-3:30pm) - Slime Day - Boston Children's Hospital - Boston, MA
Volunteer with the Hospital Outreach Program (HOP) to assist children and families to enjoy an afternoon of Slime themed activities in the Patient Entertainment Center at Boston Children's Hospital. Volunteers must have previous experience at either Camp's Summer/Weekend Program, attended an Outreach Orientation or be a current Boston Children's volunteer with badge. Follow this link to register (if you haven't registered previously, click on "not a member" to make a username/password, then click on register as a volunteer at the bottom of the page).
March 14 (5-9pm) - CampOut Campfire (Woodshop) - West Roxbury, MA
Volunteer with CampOut staff to provide a fun-filled evening of Camp activities and games 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 previously, click on "not a member" to make a username/password, then click on register as a volunteer at the bottom of the page).
April 17 (12:30-4pm) - Bob Ross Day - Boston, MA
Volunteer with the Hospital Outreach Program (HOP) to assist children and families to enjoy an afternoon of painting and ExTREEme Bob Ross themed activities in the Patient Entertainment Center at Boston Children's Hospital (no art ability required, just your sense of humor)! Volunteers must have previous experience at either the Summer/Weekend Program, attended an Outreach Orientation or be a current Boston Children's volunteer. Follow this link to register (if you haven't registered previously, 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
April 8 (6-8pm) - 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).
Development Event Support
April 6 (4:30-8:30pm) - Beantown Bash - Boston, MA
Support The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp at the 25th Annual Beantown Bash as we transform Boston Children’s Museum into a spring spectacular! This fundraising benefit will feature fun for the whole family including live entertainment, exhibits, arts & crafts, a dinner buffet and more! Volunteers will assist with welcoming and directing guests, distributing program books, monitoring the silent auction and exhibits and facilitating arts & crafts. This event is open to volunteers who are 18 years of age and older. Follow this link to register (if you haven't registered previously, click on "not a member" to make a username/password, then click on register as a volunteer at the bottom of the page).
April 14 & 15 - Boston Marathon - Boston, MA
Each year, people from all over the country gather to run the Boston Marathon as a fundraiser for Camp. Come help support these awesome runners! Volunteer opportunities include hosting a pre-race dinner and cheering on runners at a rockin' cheer zone! Opportunities for all ages! Follow this link to register (if you haven't registered previously, 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: Connecticut
Regional Outreach Support
February 18 (11am-3:30pm) - CampOut Bowling - East Hartford, CT
Volunteer with CampOut staff to provide a fun-filled afternoon of Bowling 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 previously, click on "not a member" to make a username/password, then click on register as a volunteer at the bottom of the page).
March 3 (12:30-4pm) - CampOut Movie Matinee - Trumbull, CT
Volunteer with CampOut staff to watch a How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World with campers and families! Volunteers must have previous experience at either Camp's Summer/Weekend Program or attended an Outreach Orientation. This event has been filled at this time, if you are interested in being on the waitlist, please email ellen.buus@holeinthewallgang.org
March 15 (5-9pm) - CampOut Campfire (Woodshop) - West Hartford, CT
Volunteer with CampOut staff to provide a fun-filled evening of Camp activities and games with campers and families! Volunteers must have previous experience at either Camp's Summer/Weekend Program or attended an Outreach Orientation. This event has been filled at this time, if you are interested in being on the waitlist, please email ellen.buus@holeinthewallgang.org
April 13 (4-8:30pm) - STEM Mailing Series Final Event - Niantic, CT
Volunteer with CampOut staff to provide a fun-filled evening of Camp STEM themed activities and games 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 previously, 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
April 17 (6-8pm) West Hartford, CT
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).
Parent & Caregiver Volunteer Events
February 20, March 25, April 18, May 19th - Parent Project Days - Ashford, CT
Parent Project Days are a great way for parents and caregivers to spend time on Camp hanging out together while also helping our community. The May work day is scheduled on a Sunday and is a full afternoon of preparing Camp for our upcoming summer sessions! Come for a few hours or for the whole day. Please note, these events are for adult parent & caregivers of current or former campers only. Follow this link to register (if you haven't registered previously, click on "not a member" to make a username/password, then follow link in Parent Programs section.
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: New York
Regional Outreach Support
February 18 (11:30am-3:30pm) - President's Day Painting - Tuckahoe, NY
Volunteer with CampOut staff to provide a fun-filled afternoon of painting 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 previously, click on "not a member" to make a username/password, then click on register as a volunteer at the bottom of the page).
February 28 (5-9pm) - CampOut Campfire (Craft Night) - NYC (Midtown)
Volunteer with CampOut staff to provide a fun-filled evening of Camp activities and games with campers and families! Volunteers must have previous experience at either Camp's Summer/Weekend Program or attended an Outreach Orientation. This event has been filled at this time, if you are interested in being on the waitlist, please email ellen.buus@holeinthewallgang.org
March 23 (12:30-4:30pm) - STEM Mailing Series Final Event - NYC (Midtown)
Volunteer with CampOut staff to provide a fun-filled afternoon of Camp STEM themed activities and games with campers and families! Volunteers must have previous experience at either Camp's Summer/Weekend Program or attended an Outreach Orientation. This event has been filled at this time, if you are interested in being on the waitlist, please email ellen.buus@holeinthewallgang.org
Regional Outreach Orientation
April 8 (6-8pm) - 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
March 1 (4:30-8:30pm) - CampOut Campfire (Craft Night) - Montclair, NJ
Volunteer with CampOut staff to provide a fun-filled evening of Camp activities and games 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 previously, click on "not a member" to make a username/password, then click on register as a volunteer at the bottom of the page).
March 30 (11:30am-3:30pm) - Laser Tag & Arcade Day - Bridgewater, NJ
Volunteer with CampOut staff to provide a fun-filled afternoon of Camp activities, arcade games and laser tag 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 previously, click on "not a member" to make a username/password, then click on register as a volunteer at the bottom of the page).
April 26 (4:30-8:30pm) - CampOut Campfire (Sports & Rec) - Montclair, NJ
Volunteer with CampOut staff to provide a fun-filled evening of Campy sports activities and games 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 previously, 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: Pennsylvania
Regional Outreach Support
April 25 (4:30-8:30pm) - CampOut Campfire (Sports & Rec) - Lower North Philadelphia, PA
Volunteer with CampOut staff to provide a fun-filled evening of Campy sports activities and games 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 previously, click on "not a member" to make a username/password).
May 5 (10am-2pm) - CampOut Zoo Adventure - Norristown, PA
We need an exciting team of Camp volunteers to join us for a CampOut picnic at the Elmwood Park Zoo! We need you all to help us facilitate activities, guide families throughout the zoo and during our animal meet & greet, and promote Camp spirit and camaraderie amongst our Philadelpia families. We hope you're up to the task! 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 previously, click on "not a member" to make a username/password).
Regional Outreach Orientation
April 15 (6-8pm) - Philadelphia (Center City)
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).