Volunteers, Camp CARE

About the role

Care of Southeastern Michigan is currently accepting volunteer applications for Camp CARE. Camp CARE is a two-week camp for children in first grade through high school impacted by a loved one’s substance use.

Responsibilities

• Work with youth to deliver programming related to building self-esteem, strengthening resiliency, and developing leadership skills.
• Collaborate with CARE staff members to prepare age-specific activities and lessons plans for the upcoming camp season.
• Help co-lead groups of 10-15 youth, facilitating lessons, leading craft projects and games, while interacting with other staff and guests.
• Serve as a strong support to CARE staff members, practice patience and empathy with our campers, be an ideal role model to the youth attending our camps.
• This position includes preparation time for lesson planning (2-4 sessions) before camp.
• Assist with the management of campsite setup.

Requirements

• Must be able to fulfill at least one full week of camp.
• Ability to work with youth in a supportive and empathetic manner.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and facilitate group activities.
• Basic computer skills for managing camp logistics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with youth in a camp setting or similar environment is preferred.
• Pass a background check.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Patience and empathy towards youth.
• Basic computer skills for managing camp logistics.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young people.
• Personal growth and development opportunities.
• Support from CARE staff and other volunteers.

Pay

This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity.

Schedule

The ideal candidate will fulfill at least one full week of camp, which runs from June 22, 2026 – June 25, 2026 and June 29, 2026 – July 2, 2026.

Contact

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