At Camp Kadesh we are working towards creating a vibrant volunteer community where people are loved and appreciated for their contribution to our mission. Camp Kadesh is a charitable organization and, as such, every volunteer hour donated means more money can be poured into providing a memorable and meaningful experience for our campers.
Volunteering at camp can be a great introduction to our wonderful community of support and mentoring, and it can be just plain old fun! We have a number of positions to fill throughout the summer. Do you have a particular skill set? Let us know and we will find a way to use it! Think you have no real skill, but do have a desire to serve and learn? Perfect! We love a willing heart and will provide all the training and instruction you’ll need.
Work Crew @ Kids week
June 29 - July 4, 2025 10+ Positions to fill
The role of our Work Crew is to take on various food service and janitorial responsibilities. Think of it as an intro to our LIT program, but rather than sessions of training, there is a bit more time to explore other elements of camp life: 2 parts work, 1 part fun! Perhaps some time on the boats for tubing or wake-boarding, maybe it’s going for ice cream and mini golf, and of course getting in on the fun camp activities like wide games and campfire! This week is designed for anyone 13 years or older and is often a first opportunity to be part of our staff team.
LIT Debrief
July 23-25, 2025 10+ Positions to fill
August 13-15, 2025 10+ Positions to fill
Our LIT programs run for 3 weeks and participants spend a couple days at the end of that time debriefing their experience. This means that we need some extra bodies to help cover things like food service and janitorial responsibilities. These volunteers must have either completed a session as an LIT, been a previous Kadesh staff member, or be 16 years or older.
There are 2 sessions to be filled.
Pro Stars @ Senior teen
August 13-15, 2025 10+ Positions to fill
Our Pro-Stars are an elite group of volunteers who come to help with food service and janitorial responsibilities during Senior Teen camp. They are also able to be involved in the special fun that happens during that week. This position is open to anyone 18 years or older, or someone younger who has already been a part of the staff team during the summer.
Kitchen
June 29 - August 22, 2025 1 (or more) Positions to fill each week
Just as the kitchen is the heart of the home, our Kadesh Kitchen is central to the Kadesh experience. Feeding about 200 people three times a day is no small task, so we work hard, but we play hard too (or nap hard)! Things like chopping veggies, scooping desserts, or cleaning are all done while rocking out to some great tunes, having deep theological discussions, or building great friendships. There is at least 1 position available during each week of summer camp, or bring a friend and work together. Open to anyone 13 years or older.
Maintenance
June 29 - August 22, 2025 1 (or more) Positions to fill each week
Our Site Manager does a great job of managing the Camp Kadesh property and facilities but there are always things on the list that could be accomplished with the help of volunteers. Whether you are an experienced contractor or love to do odd jobs you can definitely help us out. Moving brush, maintaining the trails, painting, carpentry, and repairs in and around the chalet and grounds are just some of the jobs you may be a part of. There is at least 1 position available during each week of summer camp, or on a project-specific basis. Click here to see what projects we currently have ready for volunteers.
Program and Cabin Leading
June 29 - August 22, 2025 Positions to fill based on need
We know there are people who, for a variety of reasons, can only come to camp for a short period of time. Some are former summer staff that are very skilled and love camp, but lack the resource of time. We seek to find ways for people to come back and be part of our staff for a week or two. If you are someone that has a passion for the ministry of summer camp, we would love to have you jump back into a familiar role. Applicants for this position MUST commit to attending both staff training sessions: May 17-19 and June 26-28 (dates pending confirmation).
Off-Season Opportunities
Although our primary focus for volunteers is our 8 weeks of summer camp, we do offer programming year-round and there are all sorts of ways to help out. There are also off-site opportunities such as our fundraising events or other events during the year that are held elsewhere and would have a shorter time commitment. Please reach out to find ways you can serve.
COMING SOON!! We are working on a program where volunteers can collect points to redeem at our Tuck Shop or put towards camp fees. Keep watching for more details!