Thank you for your interest in supporting True Friends! Due to current capacity limitations, we are unable to accept new volunteer applications. We anticipate we will be accepting applications in Fall 2021 for opportunities starting in January 2022. Please email volunteerservices@truefriends.org if you would like to be added to our interest list for upcoming opportunities. Returning volunteers may email us now to learn more about facility, lawn, and hospitality volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer Opportunities
Youth Opportunities
Youth program volunteers learn leadership through guided program involvement and enhance interpersonal skills while working with individuals of all abilities. Youth program volunteers can volunteer with camp and horse therapy
Leader in Training | Cabin Assistant | Side Walker
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Adult Opportunities
Adult program volunteers engage participants during activities and connecting through conversation. Adult program volunteers can volunteer with camp, horse therapy, and respite.
Cabin Assistant | Side Walker | Weekend Cabin Assistant
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Specialized Opportunities
Specialized volunteers are those looking to support True Friends through projects, utilizing or learning trade skills, and helping maintain a safe and clean environment for participants.
Facilities Volunteer | Hospitality Volunteer
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Group/Family Opportunities
Group volunteer projects are available for established groups wishing to engage in an experience-based service learning or team-building opportunity. Activity group opportunities are available with camp, horse therapy, and respite.
Maintenance Groups | Activity Groups
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Leader in Training
Entry level program for youth with limited or no experience working with people with disabilities. Leaders in training will spend one part of their day with their cabin. The second half of their day will be spent team-building and developing leadership skills.
Typically Ages 14-15
Location: Camp Friendship | Program: Camp
Side Walker
Assist with therapeutic horseback riding lessons and help riders take another stride toward their goals. No horse experience required. Side walkers are responsible for supporting riders physically, emotionally and cognitively during the lesson.
Age 16+
Location: Camp Courage | Program: Horse Therapy
Cabin Assistant
Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities is required. Cabin assistants spend the day with their cabin, engaging in an intentional experiential learning program.
Typically Ages 16-18
Location: Camp Friendship | Program: Camp
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Cabin Assistant
Cabin assistants spend the day with their cabin, supporting and engaging participants during camp activities.
Age 18+
Location: Camp Courage | Camp Eden Wood | Camp Courage North Program: Camp
Side Walker
Assist with therapeutic horseback riding lessons and help riders take another stride toward their goals. No horse experience required. Side walkers are responsible for supporting riders physically, emotionally and cognitively during the lesson.
Typically Ages 16+
Location: Camp Courage | Program: Horse Therapy
Weekend Cabin Assistant
Volunteers spend the weekend with their cabin engaged in social and experiential learning opportunities.
Age 18+
Location: Camp Friendship | Camp Eden Wood | Program: Respite
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Facilities Volunteer
Volunteers engage in a variety of tasks ranging from painting, building flower beds, grounds maintenance, and more, depending on the season.
Age 14+ accompanied by an adult or 18+
Location: Camp Courage | Camp Friendship | Camp Eden Wood | Camp Courage North
Hospitality Volunteer
Hospitality volunteers assist kitchen and hospitality staff with meal preparation and maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, dining hall, and buildings on site.
Age 16+
Location: Camp Courage | Camp Friendship | Camp Eden Wood | Camp Courage North
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Maintenance Groups
Volunteers engage in a variety of tasks ranging from painting, building flower beds, grounds maintenance, and more, depending on the season.
Age 14+ accompanied by an adult or 18+
Location: Camp Courage | Camp Friendship | Camp Eden Wood | Camp Courage North
Activity Groups
Activity group volunteers lead an activity along with program staff during a camping week or respite weekend. Past activities include arts and crafts, games, science projects and more.
Age 14+ accompanied by an adult or 18+
Location: Camp Courage | Camp Friendship | Camp Eden Wood | Camp Courage North
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