Vacamas needs volunteers to tutor struggling students in our New York City public school programs, to mentor Newark middle school students as they transition to high school, to plan Alumni events, and to help beautify Camp Vacamas before the summer. Contact us and let us know what type of volunteer activity interests you.
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Volunteer Counselor
Help a child have the summer of a lifetime…
Vacamas is seeking volunteers to supplement its regular summer staff. Counselors are responsible for looking after the health, safety and well-being of their campers. Motivated and energetic volunteers are encouraged to join us. Click here to apply. -
Tutor and Mentor
Help a struggling student...
Vacamas needs eager volunteers to provide academic assistance and encouragement to the many students we serve in the New York, Newark and Paterson Public Schools. Your commitment can range from a one-time project to a weekly involvement. Click here to apply. -
Camp Clean-Up
Help get Camp Vacamas ready for the summer…
In the spring months, many major tasks need to be completed indoors and outdoors to prepare Vacamas for our campers. We invite interested volunteers to join a clean-up team for a weekday or weekend project. Click here to apply.
About Our Staff
Vacamas staff members are chosen from hundreds of applicants for their maturity, skills and commitment to young people. They are carefully screened and closely supervised by trained camp professionals. The typical counselor at Camp Vacamas is over 21 years old and has experience in working with children. Staff members come from the tri-state area, across the United States and throughout the world. All counselors take part in a week-long orientation to prepare for the most important job of looking after each child's physical and emotional safety. Each counselor has responsibility for between four and eight children.
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