Get Involved -- You Can Help Make a Difference!
Camp Sunshine staff consists almost entirely of volunteers who donate their time and talent to create unforgettable memories for children with cancer and their families. Hundreds of dedicated volunteers participate in our programs each year. Many return again and again. They help with summer camp, family camp weekends, teen retreats, Camp Sunshine House programs and special events throughout the year. All of our programs are dependent on a willing community of volunteers.
Our camper's parents place tremendous trust in us to find, select and train the best individuals to whom they can entrust their children. We do not take our parents' trust lightly.
Camp Sunshine's Volunteer Application process is closed for 2010. If you are interested in volunteering, please return to our website in January 2011 to begin the application process. Thank you for your interest in Camp Sunshine Programs.
To work with our campers and families, a volunteer must commit to:
- Complete an application
- Provide Personal References.
- An interview, references and background checks. (please note that a potential volunteer will not be contacted to interview until a completed application is received, including all references)
- Attend orientation and training in May.
- Attend a full week session of summer camp in June.
- After completing the week of summer camp, a volunteer can participate in our weekend programs, special events and house programs.
Volunteer Staff Minimum Qualifications
- Desire and ability to work with children outdoors or in camp setting
- Ability to relate to one's peer group and be a positive member of a staff team
- Ability to accept supervision and guidance
- Good character, integrity and adaptability
- High school graduate or equivalent and at least 21 years old
- Commitment of entire week of volunteering at camp or specific program
- Possess strength and endurance required to maintain consistent supervision of campers for seven-day resident camping experience
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activities of camp programs
General Volunteer Responsibilities
To achieve the goals and objectives of the Camp by:
- Providing leadership in Camp program activities
- Participating in the planning and implementation of Camp programming
- Sharing enthusiasm for each activity
- Participating in staff orientation and meetings
- Working with the unit heads, program directors and other administrative roles to meet the needs of the campers and staff
- Assuming cabin duty as assigned
- Encouraging respect for personal property, Camp equipment and facilities
- Committing yourself to the Camp rules