Volunteer to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children living with serious illness.
Come have a joyous and lasting impact on the lives of others – and yours too!
Request a customized list of SeriousFun camps offering volunteer opportunities that best match your interests!
At SeriousFun camps, every game played, song sung, and hand held sparks hope for children with serious illnesses and their families. Whether you’re a college student hoping to bolster your resume or a medical professional seeking to expand your learning outside of the traditional clinical setting, SeriousFun has your opportunity of a lifetime.
Answer a few questions and get a customized list of camps to explore!
What’s In It For You?
Specialized Experience
Gain hands-on experience in a specific medical field, deepening knowledge and skills in a focused area of practice.
Networking Opportunities
Interacting with other healthcare professionals, camp organizers, and potentially even mentors provides valuable networking opportunities, potentially leading to collaborations or career advancements.
Community Engagement
Foster a sense of community engagement and social responsibility, demonstrating a commitment to healthcare beyond the traditional clinical setting.
Teamwork and Collaboration
Collaborate with colleagues from different disciplines, promoting a holistic approach to patient care.
Continued Learning
Stay updated on the latest developments in your field through exposure to unique cases and challenges; ongoing learning.
Volunteer Opportunities Include
Cabin counselors, activity leaders, family guides, kitchen helpers, lifeguards, translators, doctors, nurses, clinical and psychosocial specialists, and more!
Volunteer Stories
Hear from volunteers about the SeriousFun camp experience.
You asked. We answered.
Below are just some of the questions we get about volunteering with SeriousFun Children’s Network camps.
How old do I need to be to volunteer at a SeriousFun camp?
Applicants must be at least 19 years old to volunteer at a SeriousFun camp but each camp is independently managed so please confirm the age requirement for the camp and position of your choice prior to applying.
What are the requirements for a volunteer position?
SeriousFun camps look for fun, energetic, creative, responsible, and compassionate individuals who will be dedicated to giving our campers the best experience possible. For certain program areas (for example, lifeguarding, ropes course, etc.), specific skill certifications are required. Each volunteer position is also contingent upon submission of requested medical documentation and the successful completion of a background check or other screening by the camp.
What are the medical requirements of working at camp?
SeriousFun camps are specialty medical camps, and we must take every measure to protect campers’ health and safety. Camp staff and volunteers are required to submit a variety of medical documentation, including proof of childhood vaccinations, an updated physical and other medical information.
What volunteer opportunities are there?
There are many ways to volunteer at SeriousFun camps, even if you cannot give an entire week of your time for a summer session. There are weekend camp programs, day programs, hospital and community outreach programs and events, and more. There are even volunteer opportunities where you may not interact directly with children, working behind the scenes to make the camp magic happen.
How do I get to camp?
While you are at camp, all of your needs will be met, but in most cases, travel to camp will be your responsibility. Keep this in mind when choosing where you would like to go.
Our camps are seriously fun and doing serious good
We provide children living with serious illnesses with a spectacular camp experience and high-quality medical care, all in the safest and most supportive environment. And for the kids, it’s high-flying, friendship-building, memory-making fun.
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Camp Locations in US
Discover our network of camps across the Northeast, where we create magical experiences for children and their families. From high-flying adventures to creative arts and crafts, our camps offer a diverse range of activities that cater to every child's needs and interests.
Camp Boggy Creek
A scenic camp in Seminole State Forest, with Florida Cracker-style buildings and activities like horseback riding, bear crafting, and fishing.
Camp Boggy Creek
A scenic camp in Seminole State Forest, with Florida Cracker-style buildings and activities like horseback riding, bear crafting, and fishing.
Flying Horse Farms, Ohio
Explore a 100-year-old red barn on 200 acres in the Midwest, a camp for ill children with a pool, gardens, 22 buildings, 2 lakes, and trails for fun and healing.
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, Connecticut
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford, Conn. offers healing programs for ill children and families, with activities tailored for their needs and year-round outreach.
Camp Korey, Washington
Camp Korey in Mt. Vernon, WA, on 200 acres, offers free, adaptive programs for seriously ill children, promoting strength, bravery, and leadership through various activities.
North Star Reach, Michigan
Set on 105 acres in SE Michigan with lakes and nature, the camp serves the Great Lakes Region with a top health center staffed by medical professionals from 13 hospitals.
The Painted Turtle, California
The Painted Turtle camp helps children with serious medical conditions and their families through empowering experiences, fostering friendship, confidence, and independence.
Roundup River Ranch, Colorado
Roundup River Ranch in the Rockies, on 85 acres by the Colorado River at 6,300 feet, offers joy, courage, and friendship to campers and families through healing and fun.
Victory Junction, North Carolina
Victory Junction, a NASCAR-themed camp on 84 acres with rolling fields and trees, features a water park, mini-golf, zip line, bowling alley, and paddle boats for fun.