Volunteers
What is Volunteering at AV?
The Antiochian Village Volunteer Staff are the backbone of the Antiochian Village Camping programs, both summer and year-round. Their work involves all the behind the scenes preparations as well as the post event clean up and even a few things in between. Here are some examples of volunteer staff jobs: Assist camper-waiters in table set-up; help the kitchen staff prepare meals; serve meals to the whole camp; clean-up during meals; set up and serve soda, candy, snacks and ice cream during Gimme Shop; assist counselors with campers’ laundry; inspect the campers’ cabins and rate how clean the cabins are kept, and general cleaning.
Being a volunteer staff member is a labor of love, as there is no reward other than knowing you had a hand in making the campers and counselors time they spent at camp the best it could be.
“Volunteering at the Village has given me a tremendous appreciation for all the work that is involved in keeping the daily programs running so efficiently. Everyone there truly loves God and all the children who attend camp. It is an amazing place and in my 10 years of volunteering, no 2 years have ever been the same. It’s always a learning experience.”– Gail Meena
If you would like to volunteer for any of our volunteer opportunities, or have any questions please email programs@avcamp.org.
Or email our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@avcamp.org (only available from April to August).
| 2025 Programs | Dates | 2025 Due Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Family Camp | January 17-20, 2025 | January 3 |
| Winter Camp | February 14-17, 2025 | December 31 |
| Family Camp | May 23-26, 2025 | May 9 |
| Summer Camp- Session 1 | June 15- 27, 2025 | February 28 |
| Summer Camp- Session 2 | June 29- July 11, 2025 | February 28 |
| Summer Camp- Session 3 | July 13-25, 2025 | February 28 |
| Summer Camp- Session 4 | July 27- August 8, 2025 | February 28 |
| Adult Camp | August 29- September 1, 2025 | August 15 |
How to Apply
1. Review the Following
2. Apply Online
3. Fill out Volunteer Onboarding
All campers, staff and volunteers at AV need to receive an annual physical within 12 months of the camping session. The camp nurse will need your medical information, which is one section of volunteer onboarding.
All staff and volunteers must complete background checks. You may start this process now. If selected for a volunteer position, after you accept your offer, please upload the following form during the on-boarding process:
“During the past fifteen years I have found myself drawn to the Antiochian Village. I can’t explain the feeling that comes over me when I drive down Camp Trail to the arch, bearing the quote that defines this place. ‘All things are possible through Christ who strengthens us.’ That’s what this beautiful place does for me each year. It strengthens my faith and gives me the joy to serve God and his children. It fills me with such love for the service we offer. It welcomes me home, provides me with all the warm memories and friendships nurtured by the magic of “The Village.” It brings me through the months to follow and invites me back to serve once again. I am blessed. Please join us.” – Jackie Fadel