Thank you for your interest in volunteering!
Training for Accepted Volunteers
For those volunteers who have applied and have been accepted to serve as a volunteer during the week of Camp Encourage, please remember that a mandatory training will take place the evening of July 8th. You will be contacted directly with specifics regarding the time and location.

Interested in Volunteering?
Although many of the slots have already been filled, some may be available.  If you are interested in volunteering at Camp Encourage scheduled for July 30th through August 2nd, click here to download the Application Form.


Once completed, please submit your volunteer application form to Camp Encourage by mailing it to our address listed below.  We appreciate your interest in supporting our campers!





Numerous details will be involved as we prepare for Camp Encourage and many volunteer needs will arise.  On behalf of our future campers, we extend our gratitude for your interest in being a part of this exciting endeaver!

An especially rewarding experience will be sharing your time with the special campers during the week of Camp Encourage. Positions that will be available are as follows:

Counselor positions are typically the most rewarding camp experiences for staff members.  Each counselor will be assigned to a camper or small group of campers depending on the needs of the children and youth.  He or she will accompany the camper(s) to all of the daily activities and will stay overnight with the children in the air-conditioned cabins.  This is a unique opportunity for students or professionals that work in the special education field to experience (to a very small extent) what it is like to live with a person with an autism spectrum disorder.  Life long friendships and professional connections often develop during this experience and we feel confident that many will describe it as one of the most valuable of their lives.

An Activity Facilitator will plan and facilitate daily activities in his or her area and/or areas of expertise (i.e. sensory, art, social development, campfire songs, music activities, yoga, relaxation strategies, self-advocacy, self-esteem) for the campers.  To accommodate all campers, there will be four to six, one-hour sessions per day.

The Photographer will be in charge of taking and printing pictures of daily activities using the camp's digital camera.  He or she will also organize and distribute the photos to each camper and staff member on the final day of camp.

Medically Trained Professionals will reside overnight to assist with any medical needs.  These individuals will be in charge of collecting and distributing prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Should you be interested in any of the above volunteer opportunities at Camp Encourage, please complete the application (located to the right) or  email us and provide your contact information so that we may contact you when future volunteer opportunities arise.