As you consider volunteering for camp, take the time to consider some of our needs. If God is calling you to this ministry, He’ll equip you as well. Check out the job descriptions and pray. If you feel led, fill out an application and volunteer.
ACCOUNTANT
Responsibilities Include:
- Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
- Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
- Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
- Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
- Assists in budgeting and expenditure projections
- Develops and distributes contribution statements
ACTIVITY CENTER COORDINATOR
Responsibilities Include:
- Developing 20-25 interesting and creative activities that emphasize “process not product,” some of which relate to theme
- Gathering all supplies needed for the centers
- Staying within the budget of crafts
- Keeping morale high
- Having centers ready when campers arrive, and keeping them in good order all week
- Setting up, taking down and storing all supplies for centers
- Praying for the camp
BIBLE TEACHER
Responsibilities Include:
- Receives Bible story materials from Curriculum Coordinator as well as an overview of the annual camp theme (e.g. Sheepfold, Olympics, In Search of God’s Treasure, Following New Blueprints) and daily themes.
- Receives information from Curriculum Coordinator on budget allocated for Bible stories and procedures for reimbursing expenses
- Oversees coordination of the “chapel,” “assembly” (i.e. Sheepfold, Olympic Arena, Jungle, Construction Zone, etc.) time, and cooperates with Music and Drama Coordinators to work RFKC songs and drama into this time.
- Teaches four or five daily Bible lessons using RFKC curriculum and develops creative and engaging ways to teach the daily Bible stories
- Discusses with the Curriculum Coordinator any special needs (e.g. A/V materials, special setup, need for helpers, etc.) and provides progress reports periodically
- Encourages the use of the activity book for the campers which includes the annual camp theme, daily themes, and ideas for campers to think about with their counselors
- Praying for the cam
BREAKFAST CLUB COORDINATOR
Responsibilities Include:
- Receives Breakfast Club materials (Puppet Scripts, Object Lessons, etc.) from Curriculum Coordinator as well as an overview of the annual camp theme (e.g. Sheepfold, Olympics, In Search of God’s Treasure, Following New Blueprints), and daily themes.
- Receives information from Curriculum Coordinator on budget allocated for Breakfast Club and procedures for reimbursing expenses
- Plans daily Breakfast Club sessions using RFKC curriculum, and works on creative and engaging ways to fill this hour of “counselor relief.”
- Cooperates with Music Coordinator to work RFKC songs into Breakfast Club
- Oversees those who do puppet scripts, object lessons, and other activities associated with Breakfast Club
- Discusses with the Curriculum Coordinator any special needs (e.g. A/V materials, puppet stage, need for helpers, etc.), and provides progress reports periodically
- Praying for the camp
COACH
Responsibilities Include:
- Preparing morning exercise routine
- Flag salute
- Planning an organized game each day
- Developing wholesome athletic events for children ages 6 to 12 where everyone is a winner and competition is minimized
- Developing water games
- Having games ready when campers arrive each day
- Praying for the camp
DEAN OF MEN AND DEAN OF WOMEN
Responsibilities Include:
- Work with the Director in the selection of counselors
- Work with the Director to match Counselors and Campers
- Inspect the facilities with the Camp Nurse before the arrival of 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
- Pray for the camp
DRAMA COORDINATOR
Responsibilities Include:
- Receives drama materials (Puppet Scripts, Object Lessons, etc.) from the Curriculum Coordinator as well as an overview of the annual camp theme (e.g. Royal Court, Sheepfold, Olympics, In Search of God’s Treasure, Following New Blueprints), and daily themes.
- Receive information from the Curriculum Coordinator on the budget allocated for drama and procedures for reimbursing expenses
- Works with the Curriculum Coordinator to select personnel for drama and assign roles.
- Plans daily drama sessions using the RFKC curriculum, schedules and oversees all drama rehearsals (before and during camp), and oversees all set preparations for the daily drama.
- Discusses with the Curriculum Coordinator any special needs (e.g. A/V materials, puppet stage, need for helpers, etc.) and provides progress reports periodically
- Praying for the camp
LOGISTICS ASSISTANT
Responsibilities Include:
- Works with the logistics coordinator on Saturday and Sunday before camp. These are all-day events
- Works with logistics coordinator to ensure supplies are at the right place at the right time
- Assists with daily laundry
- Sorts and organizes supplies and equipment
- Assists with tear-down and return to storage on the last day of camp. This is an all-day event
MULTI-ROLE
Responsibilities may Include:
- Logistics assistant duties
- Drama team duties
- Worship team duties
- Tech support
- Night Relief
- Gopher
NURSE
Responsibilities Include:
- Being at camper registration to collect medication and screen campers for illness
- Ensure a copy of each camper’s Insurance I.D. card accompanies their application.
- Total health care program and record-keeping for the camp
- Observing the general health conditions of the Resident staff, and reporting daily any problems to the Camp Director
- Screening incoming campers upon arrival in camp for ear infections, foreign objects in ears, the reaction of pupils to light, swollen and infected tonsils, throat infections, head lice, and any specific complaints of campers
- Keeping all medications secure in the infirmary
- Collecting health histories and reports of physical examinations from the campers and keeping them on file in the infirmary
- Maintaining the Nurse’s Log Book of all medical treatments given. All records are to be kept for statutory limit by the Director
- Observing everyone in camp for specific problems
- Determining how all disabilities and injuries are to be handled
- Maintaining first aid kits and ensuring that each group going away from the main camp has a first aid kit with them
- Ensure each Counselor & Staff are equipped with an RFKC Fanny Pak containing: gauze wipes, antiseptic wipes, vinyl gloves, band aids (2-3).
- Praying for the camp
PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR/SOCIAL WORKER
Responsibilities Include:
- Must have professional training and credentials that meet the highest licensing requirements of the state
- Assisting each counselor to help alleviate the tension lines established by a camping experience
- During camp would be a liaison to a child’s professional counselor or psychiatrist, should a major issue arise during the week
- Assisting in training sessions
- Praying for the camp
SECRETARY
Responsibilities include
- Providing all office/production support for camp including preparing forms and correspondence
- Coordinating the Registration process, registering campers, etc., at church on the morning of Camp
- Maintains contact list
- Provides communication support
- Praying for the camp