Make a positive difference in the lives of children

Camp Care-A-Lot depends entirely on volunteers. 30 full time overnight staff and dozens of part time staff are needed to have a successful week at camp, every year. The number of campers we can accommodate is directly related to the number of FULL TIME volunteer counselors. 1 adult, age 19 or over, for every 3-4 campers is the ideal situation. Each dorm (with indoor plumbing) group consists of 2 counselors and a counselor assistant (age 18-20) with 7-9 campers. FORMER CAMPER LEADERS may also lend a hand with the dorm groups. Staff orientation, to learn how to handle everyday activities and camper situations is conducted for 1 & 1/2 days prior to camp. Male and female FULL TIME counselors are needed immediately. MALES ARE ESPECIALLY NEEDED FOR SUMMER 2012.

Please check back for the 2012 applications

Download the application below, or call Carissa at 217-960-0236 for more information.

PLEASE NOTE:
Applications for full time counselors are due with commitments by March 1, 2012.
Applications for part time volunteers are due with commitments by May 1, 2012.

Camp dates are July 14, 2012, (orientation) and July 15-21, 2012 for camp.

When you make a commitment for ANY position, please keep the entire commitment. We rely on this help to make camp go more smoothly. Please do not plan on bringing anyone else that day, without prior permission by the camp director or executive director as this is for SECURITY reasons. All volunteers must be 19 or over. For insurance reasons and the attention of our campers, please do not bring your children "to help." Thanks for your help and dedication to the children of our future!!!

For questions, contact:
Carissa Brownback, 217-960-0236 or campcarealot2@gmail.com

Leave your name, address and zip, phone number. You may also leave your e-mail. Counselor and other full time* applicants will be contacted for an interview and a background check**, when the completed application is received. All part time volunteers will be sent a confirmation 2 weeks prior to camp. We are so grateful to you!!!!!!

All volunteer positions will be UPDATED shortly. Please check back.

* Full time is more than 2 days.

** background checks required for all people staying the night. If background checks come back fine then full time staff will be reimbursed by Camp.

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