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It’s Fun. Rewarding. Impactful. Life-Changing.
Help grieving kids get back to being kids again at one of our camp weekends. You don’t need to be a grief expert! All you need is a big heart and a willingness to have fun, be silly, and show up for these amazing kids.
Volunteer Roles at Camp
Big Buddy
our biggest need
You’ll be matched with a Little Buddy camper based on shared interests and hobbies. You’re their anchor for the weekend—eating meals together, playing games, sleeping in cabins, and participating in Healing Circles™. This role is active (think running, jumping, climbing) and the most rewarding.
Healing Circle™ Leader
Lead support groups for campers. Must be a trained grief counselor or mental health professional with experience working with kids and facilitating groups. Degree in social work, therapy, counseling, or related field required.
Camp Nurse
We need two registered nurses per camp weekend to handle medications and any medical needs.
Junior Counselor
Volunteers ages 15-18. They support volunteers, campers and staff throughout the weekend.
Healing Circle™ Assistant (18+)
Must be 18 and up. They assist the Healing Circle™ Leader and support campers in their group.
Floater
Help behind the scenes with registration, activity setup, cleanup, and camper supervision. Volunteer for a few hours, a day, or the whole weekend—you choose!
Camp Photographer
Capture candid moments and posed Big/Little Buddy photos that campers take home. Experienced photographers needed.
Social Media Volunteer
Love social media and storytelling? This is for you. Film challenge courses, capture activities, create trending content, and document interviews. Basic video skills needed.
What our volunteers have to say:
How To Get Started
Three steps and you’re ready to change a grieving child’s life!
Application
Background Check
Volunteer Training
More Ways To Volunteer
Camper Screener
Mental health professionals help us screen camper applicants through phone calls with parents/guardians. You’ll answer questions about camp and help determine if a child is ready.
Office Help
Assist with mailings, organize our company store, and help prep for fundraisers.
Camp Prep
Get camp ready by making copies, stuffing name tags, making grocery runs, and packing supplies.
Community Outreach
Spread the word about Comfort Zone in your community by distributing flyers and information.
Got questions?
We’d love to hear from you.
Volunteer FAQS
What is the time commitment?
During a camp weekend, volunteers are needed from 2:30 p.m. on Friday to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. (Floater role is the exception to this.)
How active are the camps?
Camp involves a lot of physical activity. There is a lot of walking, often up hills, and volunteers are expected to participate in field games, repeat after me songs, challenge course activities to name a few. Those in the big buddy and junior counselor roles are particularly physical. The floaters and healing circle assistant role also has a physical component to them but are a little less intensive.
Is a training required?
We require that all camp volunteers attend a four-hour training prior to volunteering to gain a better understanding of childhood bereavement and volunteer expectations. Background checks are also required.
What if I never experienced a loss?
Many of our volunteers have never experienced a close loss. You do not have to experience a loss to be a great volunteer.
What are the sleeping arrangements at camp?
Camp is “rustic” but not primitive! We sleep in cabins. Some with the bathrooms in them and some without. Everyone stays onsite at camp for the entire weekend.