About Painted Turtle Volunteer Opportunities

--Volunteer Days: Each year, we host volunteer days where our corporate partners and general volunteers can bring their team or families to help prepare our beautiful camp site for the arrival of campers. Light breakfast, lunch and camp tours are provided. These annual volunteer opportunities include our General Volunteer Day (February), Corporate Volunteer Day (May), and Aerospace Volunteer Day (September). Email [email protected] to inquire about current opportunities.

--Partner Days: Camp reserves special work-day projects for corporate partners who make a significant financial impact on the mission of Camp. These days can be tailored to your company’s philanthropic goals and can be used as a remarkable team building experience. For more information contact [email protected].

--Event Volunteers: The Painted Turtle hosts a variety of special events throughout the year that raise critical funds and awareness for our year-round programs. A number of these events offer unique volunteer opportunities. For additional information about becoming an event volunteer, contact Julie Helmes at [email protected].

--Special Performers and Program Guests: Specialty performers and program guests are kid-friendly performers or workshop leaders who contribute unique performances or workshops to a day event at camp. If you have a hobby, talent, or craft that you would like to share, please email Bryan Wage at [email protected].

--Youth Volunteers: Volunteers who plan to work at sessions with our campers and families must be at least 19 years of age. If you are currently under the age of 19, there are still many ways to get involved. Read more at Youth Volunteers.

--Office Volunteers: Do you have a few extra hours a week you would like to donate to a great cause? If you are organized and like administrative projects, we could use your help behind the scenes.
If you are 16 years old or older, and would like information about volunteering in our SANTA MONICA office, please email us at [email protected].

If you are 18 years old or older and would like information about volunteering in our LAKE HUGHES office, please email [email protected].