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Volunteer to Make a Difference for Kids with Serious Illnesses

Bring joy and belonging to kids who need it most, while having an unforgettable experience yourself.

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Why Volunteer at SeriousFun Camps?

At SeriousFun camps, every game played, song sung, and hand held sparks hope for children with serious illnesses and their families. Whether you’re a college student hoping to bolster your resume or a medical professional seeking to expand your learning outside of the traditional clinical setting, SeriousFun has your opportunity of a lifetime.

Specialized Experience

Gain hands-on experience in a specific medical field, deepening knowledge and skills in a focused area of practice.

Networking Opportunities

Interacting with other healthcare professionals, camp organizers, and potentially even mentors provides valuable networking opportunities, potentially leading to collaborations or career advancements.

Community Engagement

Foster a sense of community engagement and social responsibility, demonstrating a commitment to healthcare beyond the traditional clinical setting.

Teamwork and Collaboration

Collaborate with colleagues from different disciplines, promoting a holistic approach to patient care.

Continued Learning

Stay updated on the latest developments in your field through exposure to unique cases and challenges; ongoing learning.

A Job for Everybody

Camps need cabin counselors, activity leaders, family guides, kitchen helpers, lifeguards, translators, doctors, nurses, clinical and psychosocial specialists, and more!

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FAQ

Find answers to common questions about volunteering with SeriousFun. If you don’t see the answer to your question here, we invite you to reach out to the camp(s) directly.

For one, you’ll find an opportunity for professional development. Where else can you eat s’mores, sing campfire songs, and network with other professionals all at the same time? You never know if the person you’re dancing next to holds the key to your future career or passion!

At SeriousFun camps, you encounter people from the medical field, small business owners, college students, camp professionals, corporate executives, community members, and lifelong advocates.

At camp, staff, volunteers, and campers alike are encouraged to step out of their comfort zone and (safely!) try new things. In this way, camp can bring out interests you didn’t even know you had. Volunteers leave with fresh perspectives, not only about others, but also about who they are and what they can do.

At SeriousFun camps, you are not on the sidelines but on center stage, right alongside the team of staff. Perspective, empathy, and self-confidence are yours to discover in new and deeper ways, even for the most experienced volunteers.

Applicants must be at least 19 years old to volunteer at a SeriousFun camp but each camp is independently managed so please confirm the age requirement for the camp and position of your choice prior to applying.

SeriousFun camps look for fun, energetic, creative, responsible, and compassionate individuals who will be dedicated to giving our campers the best experience possible. For certain program areas (for example, lifeguarding, ropes course, etc.), specific skill certifications are required. Each volunteer position is also contingent upon submission of requested medical documentation and the successful completion of a background check or other screening by the camp.

Each camp will have their own process for applying. You will need to fill out an application, provide medical information, and a criminal background check. From there, you’ll likely have an interview with a year-round staff member.

There are a variety of opportunities to volunteer at camp, including weekend camps, day programs, events, camp cleaning, session preparations, and more. Each camp will have a list of these opportunities on their website.

While you are at camp, all of your needs will be met, but in most cases, travel to camp will be your responsibility. Keep this in mind when choosing where you would like to go.

Some fraternity or sorority members may be entitled to stipends; ask your chapter for more information.

In most cases, when you arrive at camp, you’ll receive a tour and an orientation that will last about a day before campers or families arrive for overnight programs, with shorter orientations for day programs. Some camps even have online orientation or training you’ll complete before you arrive.

For those volunteering for residential sessions, you will be given a secure place to sleep — sometimes with campers and fellow volunteers, or sometimes just with other volunteers and staff. Meals at camp are a highlight of the day, and almost any dietary need can be met. Be sure to tell your camp contact about any specific dietary needs you have before you arrive so food can be arranged for you.

We’re so glad you asked! We’ve created a convenient selection form, below. Choose the locations you are interested in, and we will email you a list of camps in that area where you might be able to volunteer.

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