Volunteer

We need YOU!

Yes, YOU!

St. Eugene Summer Camp is an opportunity for adults with a desire to serve Christ by ministering to the youth of the church. Spending a week at camp as a volunteer will draw upon your God-given talents and abilities as well as develop your skills and competencies.

Counselors (OPEN) Together with at least one other adult, counselors reside in a cabin with assigned campers throughout the entire week. They take primary responsibility for the whereabouts and safety of the campers assigned to them.
Program Volunteers (OPEN) These volunteers lead or assist with activities such as Arts & Crafts, Christian Education, Games, Sports, and more!
Lifeguards (OPEN) Two lifeguards rotate responsibility for supervising campers at the lake for swimming and boating activities. Certification is required.
First Aid Manager (CLOSED) This job requires a person(s) who can show proof of medical training since they oversee campers’ meds and treatments; maintain an inventory of medical and first aid supplies; triage, address, treat and document all medical needs; and act as the first responder in the event of a medical emergency.

Please consider sharing this opportunity with others you know who may be interested. Contact our director, Fr. Andrew Smith (director [AT] steugenecamp [DOT] org) if you have any questions.

Sample schedule

Specifics of each day are dependent on camper age, staff responsibilities, and the day of the week.

Typical Day at St Eugene Camp.docx

Application Process

All applicants to volunteer at camp MUST complete & submit ALL FOUR parts of our application process.

1. Online Registration (every year)

Registration is now open for 2024!

2. Background Checks (every three years)

Request a background check through Protect My Ministry (the service used by our Diocese of the West). Please click here to be directed to the submission site and follow the instructions below. If your parish already has a background check on you from within the past three years, you can get a copy of the completed background check from your priest and forward it to the camp director (director [AT] steugenecamp [DOT] org).

Find the "Current Ministry Opportunities" section (at the bottom)
Click on Diocese of the West (towards the bottom of the list)
A new list will appear
Click on Diocesan Chancery (at the very bottom of the list)
Click the Proceed button
Fill out the form
- Click the Continue button (at the bottom of the first 2 pages)
- Click Release My Application (at the bottom of the 3rd page)

3. Online Training & Completion Certificate (every three years)

The OCA Office for Review of Sexual Misconduct Allegations (ORSMA) in Syosset is currently providing a free, on-line course through Protect My Ministry (our background check company). To take the course, please e-mail the request to the diocesan office (chancery [AT] dowoca [DOT] org) and copy the Camp Director (director [AT] steugenecamp [DOT] org). The administrator will send you an e-mail giving you access to the training module. If you cannot locate the email in your inbox, please check your junk/spam folder as your email provider may have filtered it and sent it there. *Please email the completion certificate from this training to the Camp Director.* If you have completed this course in the past three years in connection with your parish, you can get a copy of the current proof of completion from your priest and forward it to the camp director (director [AT] steugenecamp [DOT] org).

4. Live Scan fingerprint (once)

The form below will need to be filled out and taken to a Live Scan facility near you before June 1st, 2024. If you have already filled out this form for St. Eugene's Camp, you do not need to do it again.

St Eugene Camp Live Scan Form.pdf