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Next Camp:

September 11-13, 2026

Volunteer

Volunteers are at the heart of Camp Wieser.

Each person plays a meaningful role in creating a space where adult cancer patients and their loved ones can step away from daily challenges and experience connection, joy, and support.

Whether you are leading activities, offering a helping hand, or simply sharing a conversation, every volunteer helps bring the Camp Wieser experience to life.

Camp Wieser is a secular program that welcomes individuals of all backgrounds, beliefs, and life experiences. Our focus is on creating a supportive, inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable, respected, and able to fully participate.

All volunteers must be 18 years old to participate.

What to Expect

  • A highly engaging, hands-on experience filled with connection and teamwork

  • A camp environment where you will be active and on the move throughout the day

  • Opportunities to interact directly with campers in both structured and spontaneous ways

  • A supportive, volunteer-run community working together toward a shared purpose

Camp days are full, meaningful, and often go by quickly. Flexibility and a positive attitude go a long way.

Camp Accommodations

  • Volunteers are housed in shared cabins, grouped by gender

  • Cabins include bunk bed-style sleeping arrangements

  • Some cabins are located a half mile from central camp areas, including “Center Field”

  • Walking to and from cabins is part of the daily camp experience

Ideal Volunteers

  • Enjoy being part of a team and jumping in where needed

  • Are flexible, positive, and willing to take initiative

  • Value meaningful connection and community

  • Are open to both fun, lighthearted moments and deeper conversations

Physical & Environmental Expectations

  • All volunteer roles involve regular movement throughout the day

  • You can expect to be walking frequently, often covering the equivalent of 10,000 to 12,000 steps daily

  • Camp is set in an outdoor environment with natural terrain, including hills and uneven ground

  • Some roles require additional physical activity, such as lifting, carrying, or setting up equipment

Even outside of scheduled activities, volunteers may walk between different areas of camp, including cabins, dining spaces, and activity locations.

Emotional Experience

  • Camp Wieser is a joyful and uplifting environment, but it is also rooted in real-life experiences with cancer

  • Volunteers should feel comfortable engaging with individuals and families navigating a wide range of emotions

  • Moments of laughter, reflection, and connection are all part of the experience

Time Commitment

  • Participation for the full duration of camp is required

  • Pre-camp communication or training may be required depending on the role

Volunteer Roles

Wieser Warrior

Wieser Warriors are the backbone of Camp Wieser.

This team brings the energy, strength, and flexibility that keeps camp running smoothly while also creating some of the most fun and memorable moments for campers.

From setting up spaces to jumping into games and activities, Wieser Warriors play a vital role in both the behind-the-scenes work and the camper experience.

What You'll Do

  • Set up and break down activity spaces, including moving chairs, tables, and equipment

  • Lift and carry items such as chairs, hay bales, supplies, and other camp materials

  • Support camp-wide events like the ice cream social and group activities

  • Jump into games and activities with campers, including impromptu moments like a game of kickball

  • Assist with tasks like serving snacks, washing cars, and helping where needed

  • Work closely as part of a team to respond to the evolving needs of camp

Physical & Emotional Considerations

  • This is the most physically demanding volunteer role at camp

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required

  • Expect to be on your feet and moving throughout the day, often exceeding 12,000 steps

  • Comfortable working outdoors and navigating camp terrain, including hills

  • Open to engaging with campers and families experiencing a range of emotions

What to Expect

  • A fast-paced, highly active role with constant movement throughout the day

  • A strong sense of teamwork and camaraderie with fellow Wieser Warriors

  • Opportunities for fun, laughter, and spontaneous interaction with campers

  • A role that balances physical work with meaningful connection

No two moments look the same. Flexibility and a willingness to jump in are key.

Ideal For Someone Who...

  • Enjoys staying active and working with their hands

  • Thrives in a team environment and builds quick connections with others

  • Is flexible, dependable, and ready to jump in wherever needed

  • Brings a positive attitude and a sense of fun to everything they do

Time Commitment

  • Participation for the full duration of camp is required

  • Pre-camp communication or training may be required

Family Host

Family Hosts play a deeply personal and meaningful role at Camp Wieser.

Each Family Host is paired with one camper family and becomes their primary support person, helping ensure their camp experience is as comfortable, smooth, and meaningful as possible.

This role begins before camp, building a connection that often grows into something truly special over the course of the weekend.

What You'll Do

  • Connect with your assigned family about one month prior to camp

  • Serve as their primary point of contact leading up to camp, answering questions and helping them feel prepared

  • Welcome your family upon arrival and help them get settled into camp

  • Stay closely connected with your family throughout the weekend, offering support, guidance, and companionship

  • Help your family navigate camp activities, meals, and schedules based on their interests and energy levels

  • Advocate for your family’s needs and communicate with camp teams as needed

  • Create a warm, supportive presence while allowing space for independence when appropriate

Physical & Emotional Considerations

  • Expect to be on your feet and moving throughout the day, often walking between activities and locations

  • Activity level may vary depending on your family, especially if supporting young children or more active participants

  • Comfortable navigating camp terrain, including hills and outdoor spaces

  • Emotionally present and supportive, as families may be navigating a wide range of experiences related to cancer

  • Ability to balance attentiveness with giving your family space when needed

What to Expect

  • A highly relational role with the opportunity to build a meaningful connection with one family

  • A flexible, ever-changing experience based on your family’s needs and preferences

  • Families come in all forms, including couples, siblings, best friends, multi-generational groups, and those with young children or teens

  • Some families prefer quiet, restful moments, while others want to participate in every activity from morning to evening

  • Your role is to meet your family where they are and help shape an experience that feels right for them

No two moments look the same. Flexibility and a willingness to jump in are key.

Ideal For Someone Who...

  • Enjoys building meaningful, one-on-one connections

  • Is attentive, compassionate, and a strong listener

  • Is flexible and able to adapt to different personalities and energy levels

  • Feels comfortable supporting individuals and families through both joyful and reflective moments

  • Finds fulfillment in helping others feel cared for and at ease

Time Commitment

  • Pre-camp communication begins approximately one month prior to camp

  • Participation for the full duration of camp is required

  • Pre-camp training or meetings may be required

Construction Team

The Construction Team helps bring Camp Wieser to life.

From building out key spaces before campers arrive to supporting transportation and logistics throughout the weekend, this team plays a critical role in making camp possible.

This is a hands-on, behind-the-scenes role with moments of connection, especially while transporting campers and volunteers during shuttle times.

What You'll Do

  • Arrive early (before 11:00 AM) on Friday to assist with camp setup prior to camper arrival

  • Set up key camp spaces, including the spa and salon areas using pop-up tents, dividers, and equipment

  • Lift, carry, and assemble items such as staging, signage, and camp materials

  • Assist with setting up common areas, including Center Field and activity spaces

  • Serve as a shuttle driver during scheduled times, transporting campers and volunteers in minivans

  • Navigate a narrow, winding camp road while driving between locations such as Frontier Ranch

  • Provide additional shuttle support throughout the weekend as needed

  • Run occasional off-site errands to pick up supplies

  • Jump in to support other teams wherever help is needed

Physical & Emotional Considerations

  • Ability to lift and carry heavier items is required

  • Expect to be on your feet and moving throughout the day

  • Comfortable working outdoors and navigating camp terrain, including hills

  • Comfortable driving a minivan on a narrow, winding road for extended periods

  • Flexible and willing to take on a variety of tasks as needs arise

  • Open to engaging with campers and volunteers in a supportive and friendly way

What to Expect

  • A physically active role, especially during pre-camp setup on Friday

  • A mix of behind-the-scenes work and some interaction with campers and volunteers

  • Team-based work that requires communication and flexibility

  • Shuttle driving shifts that offer opportunities for conversation and connection

  • A role that shifts throughout the weekend based on camp needs

You’ll be part of the team that keeps everything moving, both literally and behind the scenes.

Ideal For Someone Who...

  • Enjoys hands-on work and problem solving

  • Is dependable, flexible, and ready to jump in where needed

  • Works well as part of a team

  • Is comfortable driving and navigating new environments

  • Appreciates both behind-the-scenes work and moments of connection

Time Commitment

  • Early arrival on Friday, often before 11:00 AM, is required

  • Participation for the full duration of camp is required

  • Pre-camp communication or coordination may be required

General Services

General Services volunteers are the flexible support team that helps keep Camp Wieser running smoothly.

This role touches many areas of camp and is perfect for those who enjoy variety, teamwork, and stepping in wherever help is needed.

From supporting activities to assisting behind the scenes, General Services volunteers play an important role in both the camper and volunteer experience.

What You'll Do

  • Assist with a variety of camp needs, shifting throughout the day

  • Support activity areas such as arts and crafts or group programming

  • Help set up, organize, and restock snacks and common areas

  • Assist with spa and activity check-in, helping campers stay on schedule

  • Help with volunteer check-in as team members arrive

  • Support meal-related tasks, such as setting up volunteer lunches

  • Provide general support to other teams as needed throughout camp

Physical & Emotional Considerations

  • Expect to be on your feet and moving throughout the day

  • Walking between camp areas is common, often totaling 10,000 to 12,000 steps

  • Comfortable navigating camp terrain, including hills and outdoor spaces

  • Able to shift quickly between tasks and priorities

  • Open to engaging with a wide range of people in a supportive and welcoming way

What to Expect

  • A dynamic, ever-changing role with a wide range of responsibilities

  • Frequent interaction with both campers and fellow volunteers

  • A team-oriented environment where flexibility is key

  • A mix of behind-the-scenes support and front-facing interaction

No two days look the same, and your willingness to jump in wherever needed makes a big impact.

Ideal For Someone Who...

  • Enjoys variety and staying busy

  • Is flexible, dependable, and quick to respond to changing needs

  • Likes interacting with both campers and volunteers

  • Works well as part of a team and communicates clearly

  • Finds fulfillment in helping wherever support is needed

Time Commitment

  • Participation for the full duration of camp is required

  • Pre-camp communication or training may be required

Spa Team

Spa Team volunteers provide restorative, therapeutic services that are a meaningful part of the Camp Wieser experience.

Through massage and other wellness modalities, this team helps create space for relaxation, comfort, and care for adult cancer patients and their loved ones.

This role is both highly skilled and highly impactful, offering one-on-one support in a calm and nurturing environment.

What You'll Do

  • Provide professional wellness services such as table massage during scheduled spa appointments on Saturday

  • Offer chair massage during camper welcome on Friday

  • Deliver services in a thoughtful, compassionate, and client-centered manner

  • Help maintain a peaceful, organized spa environment throughout the day

  • Work through a full schedule of back-to-back appointments

  • Support end-of-camp spa breakdown on Sunday, including inventory, packing, and organization for future use

Qualifications

  • Licensed or certified massage therapist, or formally trained in a related modality

  • Additional modalities such as Reiki, acupressure, or acupuncture are welcomed

  • Must meet any applicable licensing or certification requirements

Ideal For Someone Who...

  • Is a licensed or trained wellness professional

  • Finds fulfillment in helping others relax and feel cared for

  • Is comfortable with a steady, appointment-based schedule

  • Brings a calm, grounded presence to their work

  • Values both professionalism and meaningful connection

What to Expect

  • A focused, service-oriented role with a full day of scheduled appointments on Saturday

  • One-on-one interaction with campers and loved ones in a quiet, supportive setting

  • A steady pace, often with consecutive sessions throughout the day

  • A collaborative environment with other wellness professionals

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact through your professional skills.

Physical & Emotional Considerations

  • Ability to perform multiple sessions throughout the day, often back-to-back

  • Physical stamina required for hands-on therapeutic work

  • Comfortable working in a focused, quiet environment

  • Emotionally present and compassionate when working with individuals impacted by cancer

  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries while offering warmth and care

Time Commitment

  • Participation for the full duration of camp is required

  • Active service during camper welcome on Friday and a full appointment schedule on Saturday

  • Participation in spa breakdown and packing on Sunday

  • Pre-camp communication or coordination may be required

Salon Team

Salon Team volunteers help create one of the most fun and uplifting experiences at Camp Wieser.

Through hair styling, skincare, makeup, and nail services, this team offers campers and their loved ones a chance to relax, feel pampered, and enjoy a little extra confidence and joy.

From simple touch-ups to full makeovers, the Salon Team helps create moments that feel both special and celebratory.

What You'll Do

  • Provide salon services such as hairstyling, facials, makeup application, and nail care

  • Create a fun, welcoming, and confidence-boosting experience for campers and their loved ones

  • Work with a variety of ages, from young children to older adults

  • Support a range of preferences, from subtle refreshes to more complete makeovers

  • Help maintain a clean, organized, and inviting salon space

  • Work through a schedule of appointments, which may be back-to-back at times

  • Assist with end-of-camp breakdown, including packing and organizing supplies

Qualifications

  • Licensed professionals are preferred for services such as hairstyling and esthetics

  • Experience with makeup artistry and nail care is welcomed

  • A willingness to work within your comfort level and scope of experience

Ideal For Someone Who...

  • Enjoys helping others feel confident and cared for

  • Brings creativity and a positive, upbeat energy

  • Is flexible and able to work with a variety of styles and preferences

  • Values both fun and meaningful connection

  • Works well in a team and collaborative environment

What to Expect

  • A lively, social, and uplifting environment

  • One-on-one and small group interactions throughout the day

  • A steady flow of appointments, especially during peak times

  • A mix of creativity, connection, and service

This is a high-energy space filled with laughter, conversation, and moments that help people feel like themselves again.

Physical & Emotional Considerations

  • Ability to be on your feet for extended periods

  • Comfortable performing multiple services throughout the day

  • Ability to adapt to different ages, styles, and comfort levels

  • Open to engaging with individuals navigating a range of emotions related to cancer

  • Creates a positive, inclusive, and affirming experience for all participants

Time Commitment

  • Participation for the full duration of camp is required

  • Active service during scheduled salon hours, typically on Saturday

  • Participation in breakdown and packing at the end of camp

  • Pre-camp communication or coordination may be required

Ready to Volunteer?

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Important Dates

  • March With Me-One:

    March 1 - March 31

  • Big Day of Giving:

    May 7, 2026*

  • Volunteer Applications Available Online:

    Spring 2026*

  • Camper Applications Available Online:

    July 2026*

  • Camp Wieser:

    September 11-13, 2026*

  • Memory Makers Annual Fundraiser:

    December 3, 2026*

*Changes Annually