Volunteers

Volunteer Tasks

Land Activities

  • Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Anyone under the age of 16 who wishes to volunteer must receive special permission from the directors. Please contact them at campwack@gmail.com.

Smiling girl on the beachPositions for volunteers on land include (but are not limited to):
** These positions rotate throughout the day.

  • Registration
  • Life jacket fitting
  • Cage fitting
  • Ski assembly
  • Walking ski’s to and from the dock to the ski tent
  • Walking campers to and from the dock
  • Camera person to take pictures from shore
  • Other positions as needed throughout the day

Water Activities

  • Egress/ingress teams – volunteers must be 16 years or older and possess strong swimming skills to assist campers in/out of the ski/water. 2 teams of 3 will be in the water at all times. No others will be in the water.
    Jet Ski Drivers/Jumpers – Jet ski drivers are selected prior to camp.
  • Volunteers must be 21 years or older to be considered for the task of jumper. Jumpers will require previous camp experience with strong swimming skills and the ability to perform deep water starts. All jumpers will be selected by the volunteer coordinator and/or camp directors.

Boat Activities

  • Boat Drivers – Boat drivers are volunteers with extensive experience on the water, utilizing ski boats and skiing. Boat drivers are selected prior to camp and must be certified by USA Waterski.
  • Spotters/Photographer – two volunteers, who ride in each boat, to act as the extra pair of eyes for the boat driver and “release” the skier at the dock. Individuals must be 16 years of age.

Camp WACK Volunteer Policies

Everyone’s adherence to camp policies is essential to the smooth operation of our camp activities. If the below policies are violated, one may be asked to leave the camp premises.

  1. We will use positive behavior management techniques.
  2. The use and possession of alcoholic beverages of any kind is strictly forbidden.
  3. Smoking or the use of any tobacco product is strictly forbidden.
  4. The use of marijuana or narcotics are prohibited at any time or at any place.
  5. There is to be no use of weapons by volunteers, participants, or visitors.
  6. Animals may not be brought to camp without the permission of the Camp Directors (excluding certified service dogs).
  7. Personal vehicles will not be used while at camp, specifically not to transport a camper unless indicated necessary in an emergency by the Camp Directors.
  8. Personal sports equipment should not be used at camp unless otherwise authorized/inspected by the Camp Directors (such equipment includes: skis, life jacket, etc.).
    **NOTE: Camp WACK is not responsible for the damage or loss of personal equipment
  9. Offensive language is not permitted at camp by campers or volunteers.
  10. Benefits: You understand as a volunteer that normal and ordinary benefits (such as medical insurance) supplied under typical employment are not available through Camp WACK.
  11. Each Camp WACK volunteer is expected to be facilitating the activities of camp at all times, except when at lunch. We will do our best to rotate responsibilities at camp, but know you may be tired at the end of each day as you give your physical, mental and emotional energy. Please remember that we are here for the campers and we must put their needs before our own.
  12. Full, wholehearted participation and involvement is part of the job as a volunteer at Camp WACK. This means being part of everything and assisting when and where needed.
  13. Jewelry should be removed for your own safety.
  14. Volunteers 18 and over will have a background check performed.

SWIMSUIT POLICY

As volunteers at Camp WACK, we are surrounded by children of all ages and are often required to be very active in and out of the water. Thus, we are required to be mindful when selecting swimwear that is appropriate for our event.

  • No bikini swimsuits are allowed — mid-drifts must be covered (tankini swimsuits are appropriate if the abdomen is not visible)
  • No speedos are allowed

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