The following volunteer position has direct contact with youth. To protect the youth we serve, all adult volunteers working directly with youth must fill out a Volunteer Questionnaire and agree to a police background check before working with any youth in a Camptown program.
Trip Mentors Requirements
A Trip Mentor serves as an adult role model on a Camptown adventure. Mentors will be involved with the adventure from the beginning training classes through the post-trip celebration. To be considered for a Trip Mentor, volunteers must:
- Have a passion for helping youth in need and willing to work with youth from a wide array of backgrounds including youth with physical, mental and emotional disorders, youth with behavior problems and adjudicated youth.
- Be 21 years of age or older (exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for individuals 18-20).
- Be physically fit. Our adventures can include hiking in rough terrain and in all kinds of weather conditions. Trip Mentors should be in good enough physical condition to complete the scheduled program.
- Complete a Camptown Volunteer Application (PDF) and Camptown Consent, Release and Assumption of Risk (PDF).
- Successfully complete a criminal background check.
2012 Trip Mentor Opportunities
| Date | Description | Jobs Needed | Notes |
| February 18th | First Aid & CPR | Cost $35 | |
| April 11th | Orienteering | Hike Leaders | |
| April 20th | How Wild is Your School | Program Assistant | |
| April 24th | How Wild is Your School | Program Assistant | |
| April 25th | How Wild is Your School | Program Assistant | Fullfilled |
| April 27th | Fundraising Breakfast | Table Captains | |
| May 11th | Orienteering | Hike Leader | |
| May 15th | How Wild is Your School | Program Assistant | |
| May 31st | How Wild is Your School | Program Assistant | |
| June 4th | Golf Tournament | golfers, foursomes, hole witness, food servers, set up/tear down | |
| June 18th | Team Building Games | Program Assistant | |
| June 18th – 23rd | Backpacking & Whitewater Rafting | Mentor – must also be available for pre-trip training classes. | There is a $175 charge to help cover the cost of rafting, food, and background checks. |
| June 25th-29th | Natural Wonders Day Camp | Station Leaders | Join us for one day or more |
| July 10th | Orienteering | Hike Leader | |
| July 12th -19th | Natural Wonders Day Camp | Station Leaders | Join us for one day or more |
| July 25th-27th | Overnight Hike/Canoe | Shuttle Canoes | Can split days |
| August 22nd-23rd | Overnight Camp (cabins) | Station Leaders | Can split days |
| August 28th | Eco-Camp | Group Leaders | |
| September 6th-7th | Overnight Team Building Challenge | Group Leaders | Can split days |
If you are interested in helping as a Camptown Trip Mentor, please complete the Camptown Volunteer Application (PDF), Camptown Consent, Release and Assumption of Risk (PDF) and return to us by FAX or mail. If you are interested in volunteering in any other capacity or have any questions, please contact Don Schafer at don.schafer@camptown.net. We look forward to you joining us in our mission to lead youth to a better path.
