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Volunteer Opportunities: Seasonal
Volunteer Opportunities: Year-Round
There are no year-round positions available at this time.
2024 Summer Staff applications are open!
Summer Staff is divided into teams, managed by a Team Leader/Coordinator.
Job descriptions and more information about how to apply
Summer Staff lead programs, cook meals, oversee water activities, clean, sing, climb, run, and generally make Silver Lake a safe, enjoyable, and blessed place to grow and begin faith journeys for so many young people.
The expected commitment is mid-June through mid-August, with one 24-hour day off each week. Those hired for Summer Staff are encouraged to commit to the full program.
Applicants for Summer Staff must be at least 16 years old. There are other age requirements for specific positions, including Team Leaders/Coordinators.
All staff will be expected to participate in emergency drills and respond to emergencies as trained. Establish and maintain a positive and helpful environment while living, working, and encouraging a Christian community. Assist with other departments as needed.
Learn more about our seasonal volunteer opportunities
Individuals and groups are welcome to help with site maintenance, both repair and new construction projects. To make arrangements or for more information, learn more about our seasonal volunteer opportunities or contact camp at slcrc@silverlakect.org.
For longer-term volunteer opportunities at Silver Lake or at other sites around the country visit the UCC's National Partners in Service website at: ucc.org/volunteer/partners-in-service and find out about their program for volunteers.
United Church of Christ (UCC) Young Adult Service Communities (YASC) are unique opportunities for you to live in an intentional community with others who share your commitment to service and social justice. Learn more: ucc.org/what-we-do/wider-church-ministries/global-hope/volunteer/volunteer_yasc/
Silver Lake Camp & Retreat Center is a ministry of the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ.
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