Volunteer

If you want to be a part of RFKC, we need to know more about you.  Application forms are available online and in printable formats. If you have never volunteered before, click New Staff to apply. Volunteers who have served before need to fill out a shorter application.  Click on the Returning Staff application button to complete that form. 

Volunteer Positions

Staff who volunteer at camp have specific responsibilities based on their expertise and willingness to serve. Some of the common descriptions of these volunteer positions are summarized here.

  • Activity Assistant: 4 more needed

    These assistants help during the activity times and during events. They help setup for crafts and games and work one-on-one with Campers and their Counselors.

  • Boys Counselor: 4 more needed

    Experienced male who manages two assigned boy Campers for the entire week. They...

    - Work with the Director and Dean to manage any facility or Camper issues
    - Help Campers get dressed, be on time for events, and to resolve Camper-to-Camper issues.
    - Understand how to implement TBRI methods for resolving conflicts and camper issues
    - Have fun with their Campers!

  • Girls Counselor: 3 more needed

    Experienced female who manages two assigned boy Campers for the entire week. They...

    - Work with the Director and Dean to manage any facility or Camper issues.
    - Help Campers get dressed, be on time for events, and to resolve Camper-to-Camper issues.
    - Understand how to implement TBRI methods for resolving conflicts and camper issues.
    - Have fun with their Campers!

  • Junior Assistant: 3 more needed

    Camp staff must be 18 years old, but qualified 15-17 year olds may help as assistants. Junior Assistants are restricted form some intgeractions with campers but they are a helpful resource for a successful camp.

  • Setup/Teardown Crew: 4 more needed

    These come on Sunday prior to camp and on Friday, thre last day of camp, to help setup the campground and, on Friday, to teardown and store all camp materials and then clean the dorms, cafeteria, etc.

  • Activity Coordinator: FILLED!

    The Activity Coordinator has many assistants available the week of camp. But the Coordinator has these primary responsibilities:

    - Planning creative activities that emphasize fun, and some that reinforce the camp theme.
    - Gathering activity supplies while staying within the available budget.
    - Having centers ready when campers arrive.
    - With the help of assistants, setting up, taking down and storing all supplies for centers.

  • Camp Nurse: FILLED!

    Camp Nurses are responsible for the health and safety of campers and staff. Their responsibilities include:

    - Collecting medication and screening campers for illness during Monday registration.
    - Ensuring camper health and insurance documentation is in order.
    - Health care administration for both campers and staff.
    - Administration of medications to all campers and staff.

  • Coach: FILLED!

    The Coach is responsible for providing physical activities for the campers. Responsibilities include:

    - Planning an organized game each day.
    - Developing athletic activities for campers where everyone is a winner and competition is minimized.
    - Implement water games where possible.
    - Having equipment and games ready when campers arrive each day.

  • Dean of Men: FILLED!

    Experienced male Counselor who manages all the Counselors for boy campers. Work with the Director in the selection of counselors. They...

    - Work with the Director to match male Counselors and boy Campers
    - Work with first-year counselors to ensure they are prepared for camp
    - Understand how to implement TBRI methods for resolving conflicts and camper issues
    - Promote camp morale
    - Work to keep counselors and campers on time for each event

  • Dean of Women: FILLED!

    Experienced female Counselor who manages all the Counselors for girl campers. Work with the Director in the selection of counselors. They...

    - Work with the Director to match female Counselors and girl Campers
    - Work with first-year counselors to ensure they are prepared for camp
    - Understand how to implement TBRI methods for resolving conflicts and camper issues
    - Promote camp morale
    - Work to keep counselors and campers on time for each event

  • Grandparents: FILLED!

    These are typically two senior adults who serve as grandparents for the Campers all week.

    - They get and wrap gifts and organize the camper Birthday Party.
    - They are present at all events and activity times to interact with Campers.
    - They help with Counselor support as needed.
    - They assist in the logistics of serving meals.

  • Photographer/Videographer: FILLED!

    Memories of the camp are captured by a Photographer who uses photos and videos to document the week. They are responsible for:

    - Take candid and posed photographs throughout the week.
    - Print and assemble photographs into a custom photo album for each Camper.
    - Make videos of camp activity for viewing each day and provide equipment for showing videos.
    - Travel as needed to order and pickup printed photos.

  • Social Worker: FILLED!

    Must have professional training and credentials that meet the licensing requirements of North Carolina. They...

    - Help in the recruiting and selection of Campers.
    - Assist Counselors to help alleviate the Camper issues.
    - During camp, act as a liaison to a child’s foister parents, professional counselor or psychiatrist as needed.
    - Assist in training sessions