Camp Luther would not be what it is without YOUR hard work! Volunteers are essential to the ministry that happens at camp - we simply couldn’t do it without you!
We would love to get you involved at camp. We have many opportunities through our Workbee Weekends and Summer RV program. There's also a group of people who just call us up and say when can I come and help? If you would like to volunteer at camp, check out the programs below, email Snowcat, Director of Facilities at volunteer@campluther.com, or call our office at 715-546-3647.
Plan to join us for the next Workbee Weekend. You'll enjoy the atmosphere, the fellowship, and even the work!
Click here for a typical Weekend Schedule
Workbee weekendS
October 18-21, 2024
April 26-28, 2024
(Free for Adults and Families)
Make a world of difference in just one weekend! Workbee Weekend volunteers are crucial to the ministry that happens at camp. The weekend includes 5 meals, Saturday evening worship, and of course plenty of time for work assignments. Projects vary, but there is something for everyone.
Workbees begin on Friday, with registration between 7-8 pm followed by an orientation and evening devotion. The work weekend concludes on Sunday after lunch. Participants work all day Saturday and Sunday morning on assigned work projects. Gather together after a day of purposeful work for worship on Saturday evening. Housing and meals are provided FREE of charge. One-day participants are welcome also. Children (over 5) and youth are placed in adult-led teams for work projects.
Save the Date:
Volunteer Week
April 22-26, 2024
Join Camp Luther and Johnson Brothers Construction of Munising, MI for this week of service and fellowship.
Come for all or a portion of the week. Projects begin on Monday, April 17 at 11:30am with lunch and volunteer orientation. Meals and housing are provided at no cost to you - thanks for volunteering!
SUMMER Volunteer Village and RV Program
What is Volunteer Village? We built rustic cabins for volunteers to utilize in the summer to add to our volunteer program and increase the ministry impact that happens at camp. Each cabin will have space for 5 people to sleep, with 2 bunkbeds in a full-twin and twin-twin format.
You can also sign up to be an RV Volunteer! If you have time, willingness to serve, and an RV come to camp this summer and stay in Volunteer Village. In the Volunteer Village Camp Luther offers 3 RV sites including water and 30 Amp power connection. Sewer dump is available on property but not offered as full hook-ups!
For additional information about the program click the button below. For any further information and to apply please reach out via email to volunteer@campluther.com.
Availability:
2024 Dates coming soon!
Summer RV Volunteers are special people who give of their time and talents at Camp Luther. They help the ministry of Camp Luther while enjoying the blessings of volunteering.
Summer Medic-of-the-Week Volunteer Program
Volunteer at camp this summer as a Medic-of-the-Week! Our volunteer medic position comes to camp for a week (from Sunday to Sunday) and helps care for the medical needs and safety of campers, staff, and guests at Camp Luther. This includes helping with the collection and distribution of all camper medications, treating injuries and illnesses of all kinds, and being available to our staff throughout the week for medically-related questions and needs.
Summer 2024 volunteer applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all weeks are filled. Currently, we are looking to fill the following weeks:
June 23-30
*If you most recently served as a volunteer medic prior to Summer 2022, please fill out the “New Medics” application form.
Qualifications: To volunteer as a medic, you must be a physician, physician assistant, registered nurse, practical nurse, EMT, or hold a similar qualification and be currently licensed to practice in the state of Wisconsin. (If you have questions about if you qualify, please email Kardia at kardia@campluther.com)
Dates: We need volunteer medics to serve each week of the summer, beginning the week of June 9 and finishing the week of August 11 . Volunteer medics serve for one week at a time, with each volunteer session running from Sunday to Sunday.
Housing and Meals: While at camp, volunteer medics are provided a room in our retreat center, which has dorm style housing (each room has two single beds and one bunk bed) and shared community bathrooms. Meals are provided for the entirety of your stay, along with use of a kitchen space for any snacks or food you'd like to bring with you.
Families: Volunteer medics are welcome to bring their immediate family to camp with them, but please be aware that there will be times as a result of your duties that you will be unable to directly supervise any children who are with you.
Expectations: In this role you will be directly interacting with kids of all ages, from preschool all the way up to our college-aged staff. You will often be the "point person" in helping to care for the many unique issues and incidents that may occur in a camp setting - from homesickness manifesting itself as a stomach ache, to normal viruses and colds, to scrapes, bumps, bruises, and occasionally more serious situations like broken bones or concussions. It is vitally important to us that all volunteer medics have a strong sense of duty and compassion in caring for our campers at the same level of care--or higher--that campers would receive if they were home with their parents.
Application Process: If you are interested in serving as a volunteer medic for Summer 2024, please click the “Apply” button above to fill out an application. We will collect applications through January 24 before making our initial date assignments - we will be communicating with everyone who applies by January 31 with more information regarding date assignments and serving this summer.
“New” Medics - Please fill out this application if you have not served as a volunteer medic previously, or if your most recent time serving was prior to 2022 or 2023.
“Returning” Medics - Please fill out this application if you served as a volunteer medic in 2022 or 2023.
Selection Criteria: We look for a mix of returning Volunteer Medics and new individuals to fill our summer. Medics will be selected based on a number of factors including medical background/certification/experience, experience working with kids, camp experience, and past performance (if applicable). Before applying, please read through the Information Packet linked above.
Questions? Contact Kardia at kardia@campluther.com with questions or for more information about our Medic of the Week program.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I schedule a time to volunteer?
Contact Camp Luther and talk to Brian (Snowcat) (715) 546-3647 or volunteer@campluther.com with an email or call.
Where can I stay?
We can provide lodging in either the Retreat Center or one of camp’s cottages depending on availability and scheduling. During the Summer Camp months, lodging will be available in the Volunteer Village.
How long can I stay and volunteer?
The length of your stay at camp depends largely on your availability. Come for the afternoon, a weekend, or a week! If you are volunteering to help with a specific project, the length of your volunteer time could also be impacted by the work that is happening with that project.
Will I be working inside or out?
Volunteer projects can be anywhere on Camp Luther property. Just let Brian know whether you prefer to work inside or out, and he can then plan and organize accordingly.
Do I need any special skills?
We have projects for both the skilled and the unskilled.
What is a skilled need?
Electrical, plumbing, and wood working skills are some of the most critical needs we have at camp currently.
What is an un-skilled need?
Paper filing, document organizing, cleaning, painting, moving items, detailed deep cleaning and much more.
When does Camp Luther need volunteers?
We need volunteers on a year-round basis! Come anytime when scheduled with Brian. Weekdays are easiest to fit within the camp schedule, but weekends are also available when scheduled in advance.
Are any meals provided?
Yes, meals are provided anytime the camp kitchen is in operation for a group. In addition, often times lunch or dinner will be provided by staff.