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Camp Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering your time and talent in one of our camp programs. Volunteers are essential to the success of our camp programs.

We strive to provide the best experience for the children and families we serve, therefore we choose the ‘best of the best’ volunteers. Our volunteers help make the ‘magic’ of Camp happen. By applying today, you can help make magic for our campers!

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Camp Volunteer Positions

Camp Rainbow Volunteer - Overnight: These volunteers form both our Cabin Crews and Programming/Logistics Team. The Cabin Crew consists of the volunteers in the cabins providing guidance, support, and assistance to campers throughout the week of camp. The Programming and Logistics Team are the volunteers helping to create camp magic behind the scenes which may require early mornings and late nights. All must commit to participation in orientation. These volunteers will be spending the night at camp. This role requires the attendance at a mandatory orientation via zoom on 5/27/2026 as well as attendance at the on-site orientation on the Saturday before the camp session begins.

Camp Rainbow Volunteer - Day Only: Help create camp magic DURING the weeks of our summer camps. These volunteers will be responsible for managing assigned program activities or areas throughout the week of camp. Depending on the activity, the position may require specialized skill or certification as appropriate to activity (art, fishing, lifeguarding, etc). These volunteers are not required to commit to a full day of camp nor will they be spending the night at camp. This role requires attendance at a mandatory orientation zoom on 5/27/2026.

The above volunteer opportunities are available at Oncology Overnight Camp and SIBS Camp.

Volunteer Requirements

- Read, understand, and abide by the rules, policies and procedures found in the Camp Volunteer Manual.
- Attend the mandatory training session as well as required on-site orientation.
- Must be able to lift, carry, and stand for extended periods of time. May also be exposed to temperatures greater than 80 degrees.
- Camp Rainbow strongly encourages volunteers to be up to date with all vaccinations including covid.
- Requires a successful background check if 18 years old or older.
- Requires positive references.
- Must be 18 years old by June 1st

Need help at anytime during this process, please reach out to tricia@camprainbow.com.

Year-Round Volunteer

Year-Round Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in volunteering your time and talent in one of our camp programs. Volunteers are essential to the success of our camp programs.

Year Round Volunteers help the camp staff and program volunteers create camp magic through offsite support of various camp activities. These volunteers may help throughout year in our Camp-In program, TNT program, or might provide support which could include, but is not limited to, counting, packaging, and sorting programming items. These Volunteers help before, during, and after the weeks of camp.

Year Round Volunteer Requirements

All volunteer positions with direct camper contact require a successful background check.
All volunteer positions with direct camper contact require the successful completion of orientation session(s).
Camp Rainbow strongly encourages volunteers to be up to date with all vaccinations including covid. Any volunteers working Camp-In must have current covid vaccination per hospital rules.
Camp-In volunteers may be required to complete additional training and/or provide additional documentation to the local hospital.

Need help at anytime during this process, please reach out to tricia@camprainbow.com.

Medical Volunteer

Medical Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering your time and talent in one of our camp programs. Volunteers are essential to the success of our camp programs.

Sign up for a magical opportunity to help create camp fun outside of the hospital setting for your patients. Our Health Center team keeps our campers safe through the delivery of both routine and specialized medical treatments while at camp. Must have current certification. Medical Team Members will sleep at camp and when possible should plan to commit to 12 hour shifts..

Medical Volunteer Requirements

All vaccinations must be up to date.
Requires successful background check.
Must attend a mandatory zoom training session on 5/27/2026.
Camp Rainbow strongly encourages all volunteers to have up to date vaccinations including covid.
Must have current medical licensing in good standing.
Preference given to those team members willing to commit to a minimum of 24 hour shifts.

Need help at anytime during this process, please reach out to tricia@camprainbow.com.

Bereavement Family Camp Volunteer

Bereavement Camp Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering your time and talent in one of our camp programs. Volunteers are essential to the success of our camp programs.

These volunteers help create camp magic during the weekend of our Bereavement Family Camp. These volunteers will be responsible for managing assigned program activities or areas throughout the weekend. Depending on the activity, the position may require specialized skill or certification as appropriate to activity (art, fishing, lifeguarding, etc). These volunteers are not required to commit to a full day of camp nor will they be spending the night at camp. This role requires attendance at a mandatory orientation zoom on 2/25/2026.

Volunteer Requirements

Read, understand, and abide by the rules, policies and procedures found in the Camp Volunteer Manual.
Attend the mandatory training session.
Must be able to lift, carry, and stand for extended periods of time.
Camp Rainbow strongly encourages volunteers to be up to date with all vaccinations including covid.
Requires a successful background check if 18 years old or older.
Requires positive references.
Must be 18 years old by June 1st

Need help at anytime during this process, please reach out to tricia@camprainbow.com.

Apply Today

Volunteer Magazine

Camp Volunteer

Volunteers are essential to the success of our programs.

We strive to provide the best experience for the children and families we serve, therefore we choose the ‘best of the best’ volunteers. Our volunteers help make the ‘magic’ of Camp Rainbow happen. By applying today, you can help make magic for our campers!

Apply Today

Thank you for your interest in volunteering your time and talent with Camp Rainbow!

Camp Volunteer Positions

Teen Camp Volunteer: Be part of creating the magical teen camp weekend for our campers 14-18 years old. Volunteers at Teen Camp will have increased moments to have camper connections and really experience the magic of our camp through activities, camp programming, and meaningful conversations and moments.
Oncology Overnight Camp & Day Camp Counselor: Become a counselor at our camp this summer to truly impact the life of a child dealing with a pediatric cancer diagnosis. Counselors laugh, play, and connect with campers in small groups throughout the week. Because our counselors are often our youngest volunteers, they will have the support and guidance from a strong team of seasoned volunteers and camp staff. (Must be 16 years old by June 1^st)
Oncology Camp Unit Heads (Leaders In Training): Oncology Camp Unit Heads (Leaders In Training) support and guide the cabin counselors. Throughout the week of camp, these individuals are supported to learn the skills and knowledge needed to become future leaders at one of our camp programs.
SIBS Cabin Crew Team: SIBS Cabin Crew members assist the Cabin Leader in creating camp fun throughout the week of camp. This is a big role! Cabin Teams will be responsible for the fun, magic, supervision, and care of 9-12 campers assigned to their cabin. (Must be 18 years old by June 1^st)
Oncology Camp & SIBS Camp Support Specialist (Cabin Leader): Be part of leading the camp magic throughout the week. The Support Specialist (Cabin Leader) is a role model to both campers and our leader volunteers. This important position brings the energy, confidence, and leadership skills to our camp family. In this role, you are the leader of your assigned cabin team. Ideally, you are also CPR/FA certified as you are the first emergency responder as well.
Oncology Camp and SIBS Camp Logistics / Program Team: Make the magic happen by loading, moving, building, leading, and implementing the camp activities and programs throughout the week. This too is a high-energy role at camp.

Requirements

All vaccinations (including COVID) must be up to date.
Read, understand, and abide by the rules, policies and procedures found in the Camp Volunteer Manual.
Attend the mandatory training session as well as the required on-site orientation.
Must be able to lift, carry, and stand for extended periods of time. May also be exposed to temperatures greater than 80 degrees.
Requires a successful background check (18 years old or older), interview process, and two (2) positive references.
Will likely not have a cell phone, wifi, email access or availability during camp.
Can provide own transportation to and from camp and/or are comfortable coordinating transportation with other camp volunteers.
Can remain flexible about on-site responsibilities – camp management works to place volunteers in desired roles, but sometimes other placement/tasks may be required.
Must love children and be willing to have fun, try new things, let loose, and be silly!

Interested in volunteering at camp but can’t commit to the full session? We always welcome individuals and groups to come and volunteer for a day during camp sessions. Individuals typically come to speak about a topic or lead an activity.

Meals: Providing, preparing and serving breakfast, lunch or dinner
Activities: Interested in sharing your special skill or talent? Our campers love to learn new things! We’ve had groups come and teach campers art, stem, sports, and even fencing!
Speakers and Demonstrations: Whether you’re a motivational speaker or have something neat you want to show our campers, we’d love to hear your ideas!

Please email us at tricia@camprainbow.com to discuss further volunteer options.

Volunteer Spotlights

Each year more than 400 volunteers help to create special and magical camp experiences at Camp Rainbow.

We are so proud that many of our volunteers choose to return year after year. While we are grateful for and want to celebrate all of our volunteers, we especially want to spotlight the following volunteers celebrating a milestone anniversary at Camp Rainbow.

5 Years!

Kenzie Byrkit
Christine Chen
Gina Garbo
Katie Lawless

15 Years!

Cate Blunda

20 Years!

Alex Wilcox

Thank you to all of the Camp Rainbow volunteers! Together with the Camp Rainbow Board of Directors, Camp Rainbow Medical Advisory Board, Camp Rainbow Leadership Team, and the Staff of Camp Rainbow, they work magic to create fun, exciting, and amazing camp experiences.

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