Volunteer For A Cause
"It has been the most enjoyable voluntary work I have ever done! It has been such an amazing opportunity to meet and really get to know children from other countries, and do such a variety of activities," said a volunteer from Barretstown. "The atmosphere here is very warm and supportive. My experience here has given me a more positive outlook on life."
READ STORIES FROM OUR VOLUNTEERS.
Volunteers make up more than 50% of the staff that run each of our camps.Volunteers are needed year-round at camp, in and outside the office.
- FIND a camp near you. Contact our camps directly for specific questions and applications (most you can find on their websites).
- CONTACT US to volunteer at the Association of Hole in the Wall Camps' office.
- EMAIL US if your company or community group wants to get involved.
Volunteer Qualifications:
- Energetic
- Enthusiastic
- Compassionate
- Good sense of humor
- Team player
- Committed
- Ready to play with kids!
To Volunteer At Camp, You Must:
- Be 19 years old or older
- Complete and submit the Volunteer Application
- Submit three non-family / non-friend references with email addresses
- Participate in a telephone interview
- Pass the Criminal Background Check/Sexual Offender Check
- Complete, sign and submit required medical form with proof of a current TB test. (Summer volunteers must also have a Medical Physical signed by a Medical Professional within a year of arrival.) Other medical requirements are determined by each camp.
- Sign and return Service Agreement at completion of application process
- Attend a mandatory orientation session on your scheduled arrival day
- Commit to entire length of scheduled volunteer session
Things To Know:
- APPLY EARLY! Spring and summer sessions at the camps fill up early so begin the application process in January to ensure that you are placed in the session you are interested in.
- Each camp has family and camper weekends during the fall and spring, as well as 8-10 summer sessions.
- Summer sessions generally run from the end of May through August. Specific schedules vary for each camp.
Looking for more information? Check out our VOLUNTEER FAQ.