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Published 1/29/26 1:17PM
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Volunteer Buddy with Jill's House Camper with Disabilities

JILLS HOUSE Windy City
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    April 10, 2026, 5:30 PM GMT-5
    End Date:
    April 12, 2026, 2:00 PM GMT-5
    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    We ask that volunteers commit their weekends from 5:00 pm on Friday to after lunch on Sunday.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Religion & Spirituality, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    Because we want the right volunteers to safely interact with our campers, we do require an application process and a background check.

    Description

    Weekend Adventures are exciting weekends away at camp for kids (ages 6 to 17) with intellectual disabilities. As a volunteer, you will be a kid’s assigned "buddy" for a whole weekend of fun and engaging activities! There are always staff around who are trained to handle any medical or behavioral changes, so you and your team can simply focus on having fun with your campers as they enjoy activities such as archery, hiking, rope swings, s’mores, campfires, bounce castles... and so much more!

    And while you and your buddy are having an awesome weekend, their families are given critical time to rest and recharge. This is truly a gift you are giving to the parents and will empower them in their lives and relationships.

    We welcome groups or individuals, ages 16 and older and provide all the training you’ll need! Our staff are with you every step of the way, so no special needs experience is required. All you need is a heart to serve these wonderful kids!

    To volunteer as a group or individual at our Lake Geneva, WI location, please email kelly.elwell@jillshouse.org.

    Location

    On-site

    Covenant Harbor

    Camp Site, Chicago, Illinois, US
    Directions

    Our camp location is in Lake Geneva, WI, but we recruit volunteers in a 2 hour radius. Housing is available onsite for the weekend for those who need it!

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Thanks so much for your interest in volunteering with Jill's House!

    Fill out the form on our website, or email Kelly at windycitycamp@jillshouse.org. From there, we'll direct you to our online paperwork and volunteer training.

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