Explore the tabs below for descriptions and requirements for each job position.
Volunteer (must be 14 years or older to apply)
- Must be present for Orientation Day (the Saturday before the start of camp week)
- Support your Unit Leader with Sunday check-in, cabin decorating, and helping campers settle into the space
- Support your Unit Leader and Activity Leaders during unit activities, camp-wide activities, and nightly events by helping campers and participating in the activity
- Support your Unit Leader during meal times by helping campers prepare their food, ensuring campers eat, and cleaning up
- Support your Unit Leader with transitioning campers to and from meals, activities, and nightly events
- Support your Unit Leader with preparing campers for the day each morning, bedtime each night, and transitioning to and from naptime each day
“I love volunteering at Camp Big Heart because everyone is so welcoming and it feels like one big family. All of the campers are so sweet. Overall, Camp Big Heart is a great place to be and volunteering here is an amazing experience!” - Abbey Jones
Unit Leader (must be 18 years or older and a prior Volunteer to apply)
- Must be present for Orientation Day (the Saturday before the start of camp week)
- Sleep in the cabins with campers to ensure the safety of campers and volunteers throughout the night
- Guide your designated volunteers as they execute and support you with daily tasks
- Help campers prepare for the day each morning, for bedtime each evening, transitioning to and from rest time, and getting daily medication
- Lead and support campers as they transition from activities, events, and meal times
- Lead your cabin in the Color Wars competition
- Support Activity Leaders engage campers in your Unit by helping campers with activities and transitions
- Prepare campers for nightly events like the Talent Show and Dance and engage with campers and volunteers during these events
- Help campers during meal times by helping campers prepare their food, ensuring campers eat, and cleaning up
“I have been coming to CBH for the last 8 years and I have been a unit leader for the last 7 years. Being a Unit Leader has been one of the best decisions I ever made! You get to connect and grow a relationship with each of your campers, but you also have a second family. The staff at CBH is amazing!! I have grown to love and help every single one of my campers! I always look forward to camp every year!” - Kyndall
“I enjoyed volunteering, but to me being a unit leader is everything I love about CBH upgraded to the next level. Seeing the smiles on the faces of our campers while also helping volunteers come into their own gives me a sense of fulfillment I can't find anywhere else.” - Parker
Activity Leader (must be 18 years or older to apply)
- Must be present for Orientation Day (the Saturday before the start of camp week)
- Plan one or more activities for campers to engage with during a 75-minute session before the start of camp (yearly rotating activities include art, STEM, cooking, and more!)
- Prepare for and set up the activities during the week
- Lead and engage in the activities with a small group of campers twice per day
- Delegate tasks to Unit Leaders during the activity to ensure all campers are supported and engaged
- Lead clean-up at the end of each session and support your assigned Unit Leaders with transitioning campers
Help set up and run daily camp-wide activities (pool time, boating, archery, and water park)
- by supporting campers during the activity and engaging in the activity
- Help set up and run nightly events (Color Wars, the Carnival, the Talent Show, and the Dance) by supporting campers during the event and engaging in the activity
- Support your designated Unit Leaders by helping prepare campers for the day, for bedtime, and transition to and from rest time
- Help with Sunday arrival day(s) by directing traffic, checking in campers, or cabin set-up
- Serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner to campers and staff daily
- Oversee and support with cabin clean up at the end of the week(s)
“I absolutely love being an activity leader at Camp Big Heart because it gives me the chance to combine my skills as a special education teacher with my passion for creating unique and meaningful experiences for people with disabilities. There's something so fun about designing activities that are not only fun but also tailored to the individual needs of each camper. Being an Activity leader is extra special because I am given the opportunity to get to know each and every camper of the week. The positive, uplifting atmosphere at Camp Big Heart is contagious; every year, I’m excited to return to a place where everyone—staff, volunteers, and campers alike—are truly happy to be there, working together to create unforgettable memories. It’s a place that feels like home, and I’m honored to be a part of it.” - Ryn, Activity Leader
LifeGuard (must be 18 years or older and a certified lifeguard to apply)
- Must be present for Orientation Day (the Saturday before the start of camp week)
- Oversee pool time for 2 to 3 hours each day to ensure a fun and safe pool environment for all campers
- Help set up and run nightly events (Color Wars, the Carnival, the Talent Show, and the Dance) by supporting campers during the event and engaging in the activity
- Support your designated Unit Leaders by helping prepare campers for the day, for bedtime, and transition to and from rest time
- Help with Sunday arrival day(s) by directing traffic, checking in campers, or cabin set-up
- Serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner to campers and staff daily
- Oversee and support with cabin clean up at the end of the week(s)
“I love getting to be a lifeguard because I get to keep everyone safe while ensuring everyone is having fun at Camp Big Heart. I come back to camp every year because I am able to give the opportunity of summer camp to individuals who might not have this opportunity without Camp Big Heart. My favorite memory is when a camper signed “Don’t Stop Believing”. -Connor Fender
Nurse (must be an R.N. to apply)
- Must be present for Orientation Day (the Saturday before the start of camp week)
- Review medical files and confer with parents and caregivers about campers’ medical needs and medication
- Distribute medication to campers three times per day
- Organize and track the distribution of medication
- Remain on call throughout the day to respond to medical needs and emergencies (minor and major)
“I am Steph and I’ve been coming to CBH in some form or fashion since I was 14. I started coming to camp because my little bro came to camp as a camper and enjoyed it so much. The following year I joined him at camp as a volunteer and I’ve been in love ever since. Once I became a nurse it was only right for me to come back to camp in a new capacity. Nursing is not an easy profession but it’s so rewarding. I’m so fortunate I get to come to camp as a nurse and enjoy the outdoors, play games, swim, pass meds, clean up some boo-boos, joke with my old friends, and make some new ones in the process. Every year I dream of coming back to camp and I wouldn’t want to spend my summer any other way.” - Stephanie
