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Our volunteers play a vital role in the success of Camp Twin Lakes. From event planning and coordination, to working on projects at our campsites, volunteers provide hundreds of hours of service to Camp Twin Lakes each year. We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities for groups and individuals with a range of interests and abilities. Those who want to make an ongoing commitment to volunteering at Camp Twin Lakes are encouraged to help out in any of the following ways:
Urgent Needs
Date and Time: Friday, October 25th 7:00 pm – Sunday, October 27th 4:30 pm
Location: Winder, GA
Duration: Counselors stay the entire duration of camp, including overnight
Seeking Capacity: 7 male counselors
Description: We are looking for male counselors who want to give back and gain hands on experience!
Please contact sarah@focus-ga.org for more information.
Camp Counselors
We need cabin counselors to volunteer through our Camp Partners for week-long summer as well as fall and spring weekend camps. Volunteers must be available for the entire duration of the camp program and are required to go through a separate application and interview process through the specific Camp Partner as well as attend pre-camp orientation. Age minimum is 18. Please contact Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator, Kristen Hill for more details on becoming a camp counselor! Click here to see our most urgent needs.
Please note: Background checks are required for all volunteers.
Click on the Camp's link for a volunteer application!
JANUARY
17-19 Camp Sunshine Sibling for siblings of kids with cancer (Rutledge)
17-20 Family Warrior Weekend for Iraq and Afghanistan warriors and their families (Will-A-Way)
31-2 Kudzu Teen for teens with type 1 diabetes (Rutledge)
FEBRUARY
28-1 Camp Sunshine Teen for teens with cancer (Rutledge)
MARCH
8-13 Camp Blue Skies for adults with Williams Syndrome (Rutledge)
13-15 CHOA Family for children who are eligible for Camp Courage (craniofacial disorders), Camp Carpe Diem (seizure disorders), Camp Krazy Legs (spina bifida), and Camp No Limb-itations (limb deficiency and amputations), as well as anyone in their immediate family (Will-A-Way)
15-20 Camp Blue Skies for adults with developmental disabilities (Rutledge)
20-22 Hemophilia of Georgia Family for families of kids with hemophilia (Rutledge)
20-22 Camp Journey for kids and young adults with autism (Will-A-Way)
27-29 Sunshine Family for families of kids with cancer (Rutledge)
27-29 Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation Family for families of kids who have experienced a burn injury (Will-A-Way)
29 Remember the Sunshine Day for families who have lost a child to cancer (Rutledge)
APRIL
5-7 Sunshine Family for families of kids with cancer (Rutledge)
3-5 Camp Wheel-A-Way for kids with cerebral palsy (Will-A-Way)
17-19 Kudzu Family for families of kids with type 1 diabetes (Rutledge)
17-19 Marfan Family for families of kids with Marfan syndrome (Will-A-Way)
24-26 Camp Hope for adults with cancer who received treatment at Northside Hospital (Rutledge)
24-26 Camp Good Mourning for kids who have lost a parent or sibling (Will-A-Way)
25-26 Camp Journey for children who have experienced a loss of a loved one (Rutledge)
MAY
1-3 Camp SOS for families who have lost a loved one to suicide (Will-A-Way)
1-3 Toni's Camp for youth and adults with developmental disabilities (Rutledge)
8-10 Family Wounded Warrior for Iraq and Afghanistan warriors and their families (Will-A-Way)
24-29 Camp Carpe Diem for kids with epilepsy (Will-A-Way)
24-29 Camp Courage for kids with craniofacial disorders (Will-A-Way)
24-29 Camp Braveheart for kids with heart defects and heart transplant recipients (Rutledge)
31-5 Camp Oo-U-La for kids who have experienced a burn injury (Will-A-Way)
31-5 Camp AcheAway for kids with juvenile arthritis and related diseases (Will-A-Way)
31-5 Camp Kudzu for kids with type 1 diabetes (Rutledge)
JUNE
7-12 Camp Kudzu for kids with type 1 diabetes (Rutledge)
7-12 Camp S.O.A.R. for kids who have been abused (Will-A-Way)
7-12 Camp Strong4Life for lifestyle and weight management (Will-A-Way)
7-12 You B You Sleepaway for kids with autism (Will-A-Way)
7-12 Blaze Sports Camp for kids with physical disabilities (Will-A-Way)
14-19 Camp Sunshine Teen for teens with cancer (Rutledge)
14-19 Camp Oasis for kids with Crohn's and ulcerative colitis (Will-A-Way)
21-26 Camp Sunshine Jr. for kids with cancer (Rutledge)
21-26 Camp High Five for kids who are HIV infected or affected (Will-A-Way)
21-26 Camp ESP (Extra Special People) for kids with developmental disabilities (Will-A-Way)
28-3 Camp Hope for kids with an incarcerated parent (Rutledge)
28-3 Camp Journey for kids and young adults with autism (Will-A-Way)
28-3 Camp Crescent Moon for kids with sickle cell disease (Rutledge)
28-3 for kids who have experienced a trauma (Rutledge)
JULY
5-10 Camp Twitch and Shout for kids with Tourette Syndrome (Will-A-Way)
5-10 Camp Horizon for kids who have been abused and/or neglected (Rutledge)
5-10 Camp Walk ‘N Roll for kids with muscular dystrophy (Rutledge)
12-17 Camp Independence for kids with kidney disorders and transplants (Rutledge)
12-17 Camp To Belong reuniting siblings placed in separate foster homes or other out-of-home care (Rutledge)
12-17 Camp Weekaneatit for kids with celiac disease (Will-A-Way)
12-17 Camp Corral for kids with a parent who is currently serving or has served in the U.S. military (Will-A-Way)
19-24 Camp Wannaklot for kids with hemophilia (Rutledge)
19-24 Camp Krazy Legs for kids and teens with spina bifida (Will-A-Way)
19-24 Camp No Limb-itations for kids with limb amputations and deficiencies (Will-A-Way)
19-24 Camp TBI (To Be Independent) for kids with acquired brain injuries (Rutledge)
26-31 Camp Blown Away for kids with asthma (Rutledge)
26-31 Camp Trach Me Away for kids with a tracheotomy (Rutledge)
26-31 Camp Victory for kids with Marfan Syndrome (Dream)
26-31 Camp Infinity for teens with disabilities (Rutledge)
26-31 Camp ESP NKA (Extra Special People) for young adults with developmental disabilities (Will-A-Way)
AUGUST
7-9 FOCUS Family for families of kids and teens with disabilities (Rutledge)
10-14 Special Touch for adults with developmental disabilities (Will-A-Way)
14-16 Camp Sunshine Sibling for siblings of kids with cancer (Rutledge)
21-23 Camp Good Mourning for kids who have lost a parent or sibling (Will-A-Way)
24-28 Developmental Disabilities Ministries for adults with developmental disabilities (Will-A-Way)
SEPTEMBER
4-7 Spectrum Family for families of kids and young adults with autism (Will-A-Way)
8-10 Annandale for adults with developmental disabilities (Will-A-Way)
11-13 Camp Second Chance for families of kids with solid organ transplants (Rutledge)
11-13 Camp Connect for families of kids with phenylketonuria (Will-A-Way)
18-20 Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation Family for families with of kids who have experienced a burn injury (Will-A-Way)
18-20 Hemophilia of Ga. for families with kids with a hemophilia (Will-A-Way)
18-20 JA Family for kids with juvenile arthritis and their families (Will-A-Way)
25-27 Trach Me Away for kids who have a tracheotomy (Rutledge)
25-27 ThalsPals for families of kids with thalassemia (Will-A-Way)
25-27 No Limbitations Family for families of kids with limb amputations and deficiencies (Will-A-Way)
OCTOBER
2-4 Camp Sunshine Family for families of kids with cancer (Rutledge)
2-4 FOCUS Family for families of kids and teens with disabilities (Will-A-Way)
9-11 Camp Sunshine Family for families of kids with cancer (Rutledge)
9-11 You B You Family for families of kids with autism (Will-A-Way)
16-18 Camp Horizon LDP Retreat for kids who have been abused and/or neglected (Will-A-Way)
16-18 Remember the Sunshine who have lost a child to cancer (Rutledge)
16-18 H.E.R.O. for teens transitioning to adulthood (Will-A-Way)
16-18 Second Chance Teen Retreat for teens with transplants (Will-A-Way)
23-25 Camp Kudzu Family for families of kids with type 1 diabetes (Rutledge)
23-25 FOCUS Teen Weekend for teens with disabilities (Will-A-Way)
23-25 Camp Journey for kids and young adults with autism (Will-A-Way)
NOVEMBER
6-8 Camp STARS for families that have experienced a loss (Rutledge)
6-8 Family Warrior Weekend for Iraq and Afghanistan warriors and their families (Will-A-Way)
13-15 FOFS for families of fallen soldiers (Will-A-Way)
13-15 for adults with Huntington’s Disease (Will-A-Way)
20-22 Camp Sunshine Teen for teens with cancer (Rutledge)
20-23 Camp Painless but Hopeful for families of kids with congenital insensitivity to pain (Will-A-Way)
TLC Days
Click on the links below to sign-up!
Volunteers are needed to assist with camp cleanup days on weekend afternoons during the fall and spring months. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by adult chaperones. Projects may include cleaning, painting, landscaping, simple construction projects, and other beautification efforts around our campsites.
For more information, please contact Ashley Henderson, Volunteer Coordinator, at 770-867-6123 Ext. 223 or Ashley@camptwinlakes.org.
Corporate Workdays
Camp Twin Lakes would be happy to organize a corporate workday your company and its employees. It’s a great way to support Camp Twin Lakes while gaining a positive work experience. Volunteers are needed to assist with a wide variety of campsite improvement projects weekdays during the fall and spring months. Projects may include cleaning, painting, landscaping, simple construction projects, and other beautification efforts around our campsites. We can also include team building activities into your workday to create an engaging experience for you and your staff. If your company is interested in arranging a workday at camp or at your office, please contact Ashley Henderson, Volunteer Coordinator, at 770-867-6123 Ext. 223 or Ashley@camptwinlakes.org.
Special Events
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Partners Card
Partners Card is a fundraiser for Camp Twin Lakes that allows you to shop, dine, and save throughout Atlanta. From October 23rd – November 1st, enjoy 20% off at over 400 Atlanta Retailers, restaurants, spas, gyms, activities, and more!
Spin For Kids ~ October 4, 2020
Spin For Kids relies on volunteers to help with check-in, rest stops, cheering riders across the finish line, and more! Volunteers must be at least 16 years old for most tasks, but families are encouraged to volunteer for our finish line cheering squad! All volunteers will receive a volunteer t-shirt and are invited to stick around for a fun day of activities, music, food, and fun!
Social Media Ambassador: May 6-7, 2020
Volunteer for Camp from your phone or computer! We are looking for an army of “ambassadors” to promote Camp programs and events throughout the year on your social media channels. You can help us reach more people by liking, sharing, and commenting on Camp’s Facebook and Instagram posts at select times of the year. We will generate the content and give you a heads up as to when you can help us make the biggest impact. Support will be needed on an ongoing basis with a critical need on May6-7 during Camp's 36-Hour Spring Campaign.
TLC Days
Volunteers are needed to assist with camp cleanup days on weekend afternoons during the fall and spring months. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by adult chaperones. Projects may include cleaning, painting, landscaping, simple construction projects, and other beautification efforts around our campsites.
If you have any questions regarding current volunteer opportunities, please contact Ashley Henderson, 770-867-6123 ext. 223 or Ashley@camptwinlakes.org.
Teen Opportunities
Click on the links below to sign-up!
TLC Days
Volunteers are needed to assist with camp cleanup days on weekend afternoons during the fall and spring months. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by adult chaperones. Projects may include cleaning, painting, landscaping, simple construction projects, and other beautification efforts around our campsites.
Spin For Kids ~ October 4, 2020
Spin For Kids relies on volunteers to help with check-in, rest stops, cheering riders across the finish line, and more! Volunteers must be at least 16 years old for most tasks, but families are encouraged to volunteer for our finish line cheering squad! All volunteers will receive a volunteer t-shirt and are invited to stick around for a fun day of activities, music, food, and fun!
Social Media Ambassador: May 6-7, 2020
Volunteer for Camp from your phone or computer! We are looking for an army of “ambassadors” to promote Camp programs and events throughout the year on your social media channels. You can help us reach more people by liking, sharing, and commenting on Camp’s Facebook and Instagram posts at select times of the year. We will generate the content and give you a heads up as to when you can help us make the biggest impact. Support will be needed on an ongoing basis with a critical need on May 6-7 during Camp's 36-Hour Spring Campaign.
Family Opportunities
Click on the links below to sign-up!
TLC Days
Volunteers are needed to assist with camp cleanup days on weekend afternoons during the fall and spring months. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by adult chaperones. Projects may include cleaning, painting, landscaping, simple construction projects, and other beautification efforts around our campsites.
Spin For Kids ~ October 4, 2020
Spin For Kids relies on volunteers to help with check-in, rest stops, cheering riders across the finish line, and more! Volunteers must be at least 16 years old for most tasks, but families are encouraged to volunteer for our finish line cheering squad! All volunteers will receive a volunteer t-shirt and are invited to stick around for a fun day of activities, music, food, and fun!
Social Media Ambassador: May 6-7, 2020
Volunteer for Camp from your phone or computer! We are looking for an army of “ambassadors” to promote Camp programs and events throughout the year on your social media channels. You can help us reach more people by liking, sharing, and commenting on Camp’s Facebook and Instagram posts at select times of the year. We will generate the content and give you a heads up as to when you can help us make the biggest impact. Support will be needed on an ongoing basis with a critical need on May 6-7 during Camp's 36-Hour Spring Campaign.
