Apply to be a Staff Member or Volunteer with MHKC!
“Camp was an incredible experience. I have never been a part of a team that meshed so well despite having just met. It was amazing working with people who all share the common goal of giving others the best experience possible. It was also incredible being a positive figure in the campers’ lives and feeling like you really made an impact.”



Camp Dates & Training
All training is mandatory.
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ALL Staff In-Person Training– On-Site at 83500 E. Kiwanis Camp Rd, Government Camp, OR 97028
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NEW Staff Training: June 15-19, 2026
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RETURNING Staff Training: June 17-19, 2026
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Role-Specific Trainings:
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Adventure Training: TBD
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Lifeguard Certification Training: TBD
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ALL Staff Asynchronous Online Training Modules
Summer Staff
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Students seeking to earn school credit must serve in the Counselor role learn more HERE. Some students want to attend multiple Camp sessions—volunteering as a Counselor for one session and working as a staff member for additional session(s). Anyone interested in both roles can indicate that on the application.
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Counselor Supervisors (CS): Supervises and facilitates assigned group of campers, counselors, and staff, ensuring members’ safety and well-being, group functioning, and program engagement. Coordinates camper care, provides mentorship, leads team meetings, and ensures paperwork is completed accurately and on time. Previous MHKC experience highly preferred; Education and/or 3+ years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities required; 21 years or older.
Assistant Counselor Supervisor (ACS): Assists with the overall supervision and facilitation of assigned group of campers and counselors, including camper care and program engagement. Serves as a model for counselors, supports group functioning, and ensures group safety and well-being and that paperwork is completed accurately and on time. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities required; 18 years or older.
Camp Nurse: Directs all aspects of the health and safety of campers and staff. Duties include health and medicine reviews during camper check-in, medication pouring and dispensing, providing first aid and general health care, and assisting with any emergencies. RNs and LPNs only; one-week commitment required: 1st week of session Sunday-Saturday, 2nd week of Session Monday-Saturday.
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Adventure Course Facilitator: Leads and delivers programming at MHKC’s Adventure Course including a rock wall, zipline, flying squirrel, stream crossing, and giant swing. Will be course trained on-site during an additional training weekend. Must be 18 years or older.
Arts and Crafts Facilitator: Leads and delivers arts and crafts programming. Prepares, rinses, and cleans tie-dye shirts and maintains cleanliness and organization of art building. Must be 16 years or older.
Horseback Riding Facilitator: Leads and delivers horseback riding programming. Manages and cares for MHKC’s four horses. Previous horse care experience required; additional weekend on-site training. Must be 18 years or older.
Lifeguard- Pool: In charge of lifeguarding all pool-related activities. Responsible for basic care of pool facilities. Current Lifeguard Certification or willing to obtain by required date; additional weekend on-site training. Must be 16 years or older, lead guard must be 18+.
Recreation Facilitator: Creates, leads, and delivers recreation programming including adaptive bikes, team-building activities, field games, and fishing. Must be 16 years or older.
Custodian: Maintains the cleanliness and maintenance of the camp facilities including lodging, restrooms, and common areas. One week (Monday-Saturday) commitment; 16 years or older.
Volunteer Positions
For more information regarding our day volunteer program, reach out to Savannah at savannah@mhkc.org
