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Published 4/10/26 9:36AM

Volunteer Counselor

Camp Jabberwocky
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Tisbury, MA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Full time (30+ hrs/wk)
    Commitment Details:
    2 week commitment for summer 2026
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Disability
    Benefits:
    Stipend Provided, Training Provided, Housing Available
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Role Description

    Direct care volunteers are our largest group of volunteers. Volunteers provide direct care to one or multiple campers with a wide range of disabilities, ensuring a joyful, safe and special camp experience for all campers.

    Daily Responsibilities

    • Assist campers with all daily routines
    • Maintain a strong understanding of assigned camper’s medical needs, medications, and dietary differences
      • This information is provided and opportunities to meet with medical team before meeting your camper, in addition to throughout your time with your camper
    • Ensure clean and safe common spaces and living areas
    • Attend all activities and programming
    • Complete assigned daily chores
    • Camper-first mentality - your camper determines what your day looks like!

    Skills and Qualifications

    • Being a thoughtful, creative, compassionate person
    • Ability to work in a group setting
    • Ability to care for another person for the duration of your time volunteering
    • A desire to learn from others
    • Ability to dedicate 1-2 weeks to directly caring for a camper
    • Ability to maintain a substance free lifestyle for the duration of your time volunteering
    • Passion for being in a community of all different abilities

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Interest in leading classes

    Other Information

    • All volunteers are eligible for up to $300 travel reimbursement
    • Volunteers will be housed and fed for the duration of their stay
    • For your time volunteering, you will be sleeping in a communal cabin with both campers and counselors

    Location

    On-site

    Camp Jabberwocky

    200 Greenwood Ave, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Applicants can submit an application through our website HERE. We will then reach out to schedule a brief interview.

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