Volunteer Roles
Connect With Families
We love getting to know the families who participate in camp! Volunteers are welcome to connect with families to help them feel welcome and at home. Ask questions, chat, and make new friends!
Assist In Camp Activities
We have all sorts of active fun from hill slides, to tree swings, and boomer ball. Our volunteers who are comfortable with this role, get involved and help our campers participate.
Offer Regulation Support
Some volunteers like to help support campers when they could use some extra attention. They may offer squeezes, comfort, or anything that helps with regulation.
Have A Special Skillset?
It is the best feeling to offer free services to our much deserving families. Massage therapists, yoga instructors, photographers, videographers, and any other service that can help our families feel pampered and cared for. Let us know what you do!
Inclusive Participation
Volunteers can join in the fun when possible. Do yoga, sing campfire songs, play sports, make s'mores, and enjoy the camp experience!
Set up, Clean up, Transitions
Between all of us we divide and conquer. With all the events, there is always a room that needs to be set up, a box that needs to be delivered, or a staff member that could use assistance.
Where Is Camp?
Idyllwild Pines Camp & Conference Center
26375 HWY 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549
When Are Volunteer Opportunities?
Arrive Thursday afternoon.
Leave Sunday evening or Monday morning.
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August 21-24, 2025
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October 2-5, 2025
*Note: We do not have openings for new volunteers at our other Focus Camps due to budgeting and the smaller nature of the camp and team.
What Is My Commitment?
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Volunteers receive free training, meals, and lodging with our team. It’s a rewarding opportunity to learn, connect, and experience the joys of camp while supporting Autism families.
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Volunteers arrive Thursday afternoon, the day before families arrive, for training and set up. They have the option to leave Sunday evening or Monday morning.
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A self-paced online course and live scan background check will need to be completed before camp.
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We will also meet for a short (live/recorded) Zoom team meeting before camp.
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Volunteers must be 18+ or be accompanied by a guardian.
