Volunteer & Paid Staff Information

Volunteers & Paid Staff at Grand Mesa Camp work to provide a safe space for young people to gather and to foster their relationship with Jesus Christ! We seek to represent God and our congregations in a godly manner.

VOLUNTEER & PAID STAFF OPPORTUNITIES

• Camp Director: Responsibility for planning and implementing one session of camp is a Camp Director’s responsibility. Please contact the registrar for a full list of Camp Director Responsibilities. This position requires 1820 hours of verified leadership experience in an administrative or supervisory position with children 5 years of age or older, since he or she attained the age of 18 years. 

• Camp Clergy:   Responsibility for planning and implementing worship sessions alongside the Camp Directors. Please contact the registrar for a full list of Camp Clergy Responsibilities.

• Camp Counselor/ Junior Counselor: This person is responsible for campers’ safety, small group discussions and emotional needs while the camper is at camp.  Must be a team person and seek to make the camp/retreat experience positive for every participant.  Please contact the registrar for a full list of Camp Counselor/ Junior Counselor Responsibilities.

  1. 1. • If you are interested in signing up as a junior counselor, please select "Junior Counselor" on the camp selection in regpack. Junior Counselors are still considered campers and do not need to complete all paperwork like the adults. Please contact the registrar with any questions.

• Special Talent Resource Pool Person:  This person has a special talent that can be used on a volunteer basis for a few hours at camp.  A few examples are music, campfire leader, crafts, evening program, large group games or activities leader, and nature hike leader.  Check the website or contact the Camp Registrar so they may connect you with the appropriate Camp Director. Special Talent Resource Pool Persons must fill out all paperwork if they are staying on the camp property when campers are present.

Paid Staff Person:  These positions require special qualifications needed for the paid positions which include Head Cook, Assistant Cook, Dishwasher, Water Safety Person and Nurse. Positions can be paid for the entire camping season or per camp session. Please contact the registrar for a full job description.

 
Interested in working (volunteer or paid staff) at Grand Mesa Camp? Please closely follow the instructions outlined below. 

If you have any questions or would like more information prior to volunteering, please contact the registrar at gmcc.registrar@gmail.com

All Volunteers and Paid Staff are required by the State of Colorado to fill out certain paperwork. Below you will find full information on the paperwork that will be required to complete. 

Below are the instructions on how to complete each step. 

*This item is good for 5 years.  This item will be kept in your staff file and will transfer over each year. If you are unsure if you need to renew your fingerprints, please contact the Registrar.

**These items only need to be filled out at the initial start of your camp volunteering. These items will be kept in your staff file and will transfer over to the next summer.

***These items must be updated every summer.