Chill Room/First Aid Volunteer Application
Description
As a Chill Room/First Aid Volunteer, you will provide emotional support to campers, volunteers, and staff who visit the Chill Room during camp. Your goal is to help individuals recharge and return to camp activities quickly. You will also assist with the First Aid team as needed. This role operates under the supervision of the Chill Room Director and Wellness Director. We are currently restructuring our policies and procedures for the Chill Room and this role may function a bit differently than in years past.

Additionally, the Chill Room will now be located outside of the lodge and will not be air conditioned.

Key Responsibilities
Emotional Support:
- Welcome and engage with individuals visiting the Chill Room, offering support to meet their needs.
- Encourage and assist them in transitioning back to camp activities as quickly as possible.

Documentation and Referrals:
- Log each visit in the Chill Room log.
- Refer complex or challenging situations to the Chill Room Director, Ministry staff, Camp Nurse, or Wellness Director as needed.

Room Maintenance and Organization:
- Ensure the Chill Room is clean, tidy, and well-stocked with games, coloring activities, snacks, and other resources.
- Monitor usage to ensure the room is being used for its intended purpose.

Time Management:
- Strive to keep individual visits to under 30 minutes to maximize the room’s availability.

Communication:
- Notify camp counselors, Chill Room Director or Ministry staff if campers are frequently visiting the Chill Room or using it for unintended purposes.

Typical Daily Schedule
- Assist with the chill room from 9 AM to 10 PM with breaks for meals and as needed.

Accommodations:
- Volunteers will stay in shared accommodations with other volunteers of the same gender, featuring twin camp beds and a shared bathroom.
- The facilities are not air conditioned but most cabins have ceiling fans. Additional fans are available in the Great Hall supply closet if needed.

Qualifications:
- Two recommendations, one being from a current ministry leader.
- Clearances and approval from Hope for Kids.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Patience and empathy when supporting campers and staff.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Willingness to follow directions from supervisors and collaborate as part of a team.
Dates:
Please select which week you would like to apply for after selecting this role.
Ages:
Ages 20 and up
Cost:
$70 per week
Availability:
This session has openings
Registration will end on 7/12/2026 at 11:59 PM.
Discounts
International Volunteer100%