CAMP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES for 2018

To sign up to volunteer for Camp Activities,Fundraisers or Special Events simply contact the specified person listed below using phone, text or email. When specific dates for many of the volunteer opportunities on the Camp grounds are filled, they are listed here under “Scheduled Activities at Camp”. If any changes or cancellations are necessary you are asked to notify the contact person. Thank You!

INVOLVING CAMPERS: Sign in at Pauly’s Place and wear your name tag

Angel Flights

  • Pick up out of state campers from Brainerd Airport to bring to camp
  • Camps: Camp Odayin (Heart)
  • Random days in July
  • Communication with Jared about dates and times
  • Contact Jared Griffin: (712) 249-9621

Banquet Serving

  • Help serve meal to campers buffet style in dining hall
  • Camps: Camp Benedict (HIV/AIDS), Camp Discovery (Skin)
  • Thursday evenings ~ 5:15 – 6:30 pm
  • 3-4 volunteers per banquet
  • ContactGinny Hersey: call or text 218-821-7801 or

Biking

  • Help guide bikes/campers in the right direction around course (garage)
  • Camps: Camp Hand in Hand (Autism)
  • Mostly August ~ Sunday-Thursday evenings ~ 5:30-6:30 pm
  • 3-5 volunteers per evening
  • Contact Ginny Hersey: call or text 218-821-7801 or

Down Syndrome Rest Hour

  • Reading, arts and crafts, bowling, games with campers choosing
  • Camps: Down Syndrome Foundation Camp
  • Mid-June, two afternoons, 1 hour
  • 4-6 volunteers per afternoon
  • Contact Ginny Hersey: call or text 218-821-7801 or

Fishing

  • Fishing with campers off docks at the waterfront
  • Many camps inJune, July, August
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 2:30-4:30
  • Contact Caitlin Malin to reserve a space: 608-632-4201

Jewelry Making/Beading

  • Help campers create beaded projects during waterfront time
  • Camps: Camp Odayin (Heart), Camp Discovery (skin), Camp Red (burns) and Minneapolis Community Group (adults)
  • End of June and all of July, 5 weeks ~ Tuesday and Thursdays ~2:15-4:15pm
  • Any number of volunteers, training required by Kathy Morgan
  • Contact Kathy Morgan for training: 218-543-5471 or cell 210-240-8674
  • Contact Ginny Hersey to volunteer: 218-821-7801~

Tailgating

  • Help grill and serve camp provided meal to campers/staff on the ballfield
  • Camps: Camp Benedict (HIV/AIDS), DSF Camp (Down Syndrome),

Camp Odayin (Heart), Camp Discovery (skin)

  • Most Wednesday evenings in June and July ~ 4:45-6:30pm
  • 4 couples or pairs of volunteers (each pair with car) per outing
  • Contact Ginny Hersey: call or text 218-821-7801 or

Thank You Cards

  • Assist Counselor facilitate making Thank You cards for donors with campers
  • Camps: Camp Odayin (Heart), Camp Discovery (Skin)
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday mornings in July ~ 9:00-12:00 at Timberlane
  • 1 volunteer to assist staff
  • Contact Ginny Hersey: call or text 218-821-7801 or

NON CAMPER ACTIVITIES:

Gardening (Sign in at Pauly’sPlace)

  • Help keep the gardens looking fresh, some planting in spring
  • Every Wednesday all summer ~ 8:30-10:00 Coffee in dining hall follows
  • Any number of volunteers ~ no sign up necessary
  • Contact Sharon Elmquist: 218-692-1142 or Linda Gates: 218-765-3246

Cleaning (Sign in at Pauly’s place and wear your name tag)

  • Assist with light cleaning of non-camper resident buildings (sweep, vacuum, counters, bathroom)
  • All Camps
  • Fridays ~ times each Friday vary ~ 1 ½ to 2 hours
  • 3-4 volunteers per Friday
  • Contact Ginny Hersey: call or text 218-821-7801 or

Maintenance Helpers

  • Assist Dennie with miscellaneous projects such as lawn, repairs, stainingetc
  • Miscellaneous days, times all summer
  • Any number of volunteers 1-large group ~ ask if interested
  • Contact Dennie:218-820-8956

FUNDRAISING and SPECIAL EVENTS:

Night Under the Stars (NUTS)

  • Work on teams to design, plan, decorate, greet, publicize, park, clean, etc.
  • Various days of the months leading up to and including the event, July 21
  • Any number of volunteers 1-total membership invited to help
  • Contact Shari Schumacher :218-543-6709 or call/text 727-698-4474 ,

Family Sundae Funday (new)

  • Help plan, serve food and ice cream, run a tour, signage, greet, parking
  • Sunday, May 27, 2018 (Memorial Weekend) 11:30-2:00pm
  • Any number of volunteers, all welcome
  • Contact Carolyn Forney: call 218-692-3422 or Susan Derus: call or text

612-209-9454 or

Golf Scramble (new)

  • Help plan, work day of event
  • Primarily day of event in September, 2018
  • Any number of volunteers, all welcome
  • Contact Mardy Brodil: call or text 612-669-3268 or

Other Special Events

  • Assist with one day events such as pancake breakfast, tree planting, fall picnic, etc.
  • Miscellaneous days and times throughout summer
  • Number of volunteers vary
  • Contact Caitlin Malin: 602-632-4201

Assist with Early Season Open

  • Help prepare for summer. Inspect games, supplies, health supplies, etc.
  • Contact Caitlin Malin: 602-632-4201

Assist with End of Season Closure

  • Help clean, repair or store supplies, storage areas, etc.
  • Contact Caitlin Malin: 602-632-4201

Photography

  • On call basis

Sew/Mend Costumes

  • On call basis

Website

  • Assist CKV with website, on call

Woodworking

  • On call basis