Are you that person who loves to draw, paint, or play with colors? Do you have the patience and creativity to work with kids both young and old on camp art projects? If so, then we are looking for you! The details: • Design and implement art projects throughout the week. • Work with cabins and individual campers to keep them engaged and encouraged to finish projects. • Support camp-wide decorating or impromptu events during the week. • Possess a willingness to work with kids who have high emotional and physical needs. • Have the patience to maintain a clean work space in the midst of creative and messy projects. • Ability to clean up and pack inventory at the end of the camp week. • Lifting is occasionally required (up to 25 lbs).

Ever wanted to be the stage manager behind the scenes of a camp? Does the life of a child-friendly roadie intrigue you? Come be the muscle that allows the body of camp to move. The details: • Lifting (up to 50+ lbs.) and bending are required. • Fun, adaptable personalities who are capable of multitasking and planning ahead are a must! • Maintain and set up all camp equipment and events (A/V, water jugs, tables, chairs, golf carts, etc.) • Set up and tear down activities/events such as carnival and bicycling. • Assist all of camp with building props, creating stages, moving canopies or anything else to help pull off an awesome week!

Do you have a history of volunteering at camp and a comprehensive understanding of it's day-to-day? Are you engaging, approachable, and able to talk to a variety of visitors, including donors, camper families, and volunteers? Can you write a meaningful thank you note and act as a time-out location for campers in need? The details: • Must have been a camp staffer for 3+ years. • Great communication and planning skills, creativity a bonus. • Greet all camp visitors and check them in as guests. • Be willing to miss or be late to events/gatherings to ensure camp needs are met. • Friendly face of camp to all visitors and volunteers, including sharing info about how they can engage with camp. • Provide help throughout camp as needed.

Can you captivate an audience? Can you work creatively with others to create spontaneous skits, songs, and games all in the name of laughter and joy? Are you a strong communicator? If your middle name is spontaneous FUN, then this is the role for you! The details: • At least one year of experience as Camp Goodtimes volunteer staff is strongly recommended. • An ability to work together as a team, bring high energy, and gauge the needs of campers. • Lead camp through the week in all things fun! Insert yourself into cabins and inject goofy spontaneity wherever you are. • Make announcements during meals, emcee skit nights, and guide the camp through the week’s theme. • Kick off songs and camp activities and get campers involved. • Assist individual campers or cabins who might need a little extra joy in their day. • Perpetuate and create new camp traditions.

Do you have great people management skills or a knack for handling child behavioral issues? ULs work as a team to ensure the camper management portion of camp runs smoothly. The details: • At least one year of experience as Camp Goodtimes volunteer staff is required. • Oversee a group of cabins and help encourage, grow and guide the cabin counselors. • Ability to provide consistent and constructive feedback. • Ability to model best behavior for campers and volunteers, furthering sense of unity and team. • Be an expert on camp procedures and protocols. • Work closely with Camp Director and Burton staff. • Help resolve rough cabin dynamics when you see an issue arise with either counselors or campers. • Assist in implementation of cabin or group special activities during the week.

Are you a licensed medical professional: nurse, NP, or doctor? Would you like to interact with kids outside of the hospital or clinic? If that sounds like you, join our team of nurses and doctors in the “MedShed”. The details: • Must provide requisite credentials as a medical professional. • Administer daily and emergency medications to campers. • Monitor physical and mental well-being of campers and sometimes staff. • Be present and available at activities around camp and off-site activities. • Be on call during the day and sometimes at night to respond to medical concerns.

• For more specifics about being a nurse at camp, check out the Nurse Portal. If you’re a MD or NP and want to volunteer as our onsite provider, visit the Provider Portal.

Are you licensed or a professional in the mental health/social work/psychosocial realm? This position will care for the social, emotional, and mental wellbeing of campers, ages 8-17, and fellow volunteer staff while camp is in session. This role will partner with the on-site medical and leadership teams to ensure our top priority of camper safety is met with care and compassion. The details: • Help create a healthy camp environment for all campers and staff by promoting positive wellness strategies and approaches. • Serve as a supplemental onsite, on-demand psychosocial resource for emotional challenges and behavioral concerns that occur at/during camp. NOTE: we do not offer therapy to either campers or staff. • Be a caring and trusted resource from whom campers and staff can seek advice, get tools/strategies, and practice/role-play hard conversations related to interpersonal conflicts, cabin dynamics, and behavioral concerns. • Provide consultation, guidance, and support to counselors regarding their campers’ mental health and wellbeing. • Act as behavioral support when anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, or other mental health issues are impacting a camper's or staffer's ability to participate in camp.