Apply to Volunteer
Join us as a volunteer in 2025 – Applications are OPEN!
Volunteers are needed year-round to support Service Projects and Camp Sessions.
Embrace joy as a volunteer with us! Together, let’s celebrate, give, share, discover, and EMBRACE JOY! Amidst the laughter and silliness, our volunteer opportunities create transformative experiences for campers – where anxiety fades, worries lessen, confidence soars, and pure joy takes center stage. Come be a part of this incredible journey of spreading joy.
Camp Session Volunteers
Roundup River Ranch will no longer be requiring the COVID vaccine for all campers, families, staff, or volunteers. Because of the population of children we serve, we still strongly and highly recommend the COVID vaccine to protect yourself and our campers. Learn more.
- Must be 19 years of age or older for most roles
- Day Volunteer (no housing) positions are open to those 16-18 years old
- Complete the Volunteer application
- Three references
- New Volunteer interview or Returning Volunteer check-in
Once selected, Volunteers will receive access to their CampSite Staff Dashboard to complete the volunteer requirements. Returning Volunteers must update their records yearly. The Volunteer Contract is contingent upon the full completion of the following:
New Volunteer Requirements:
- CDHS Background Inquiry Check- to be completed every 5 years (explained below)
- Fingerprint Background Check- to be completed every 5 years (explained below)
- Privacy Act Notification
- 3 References
- Health History Form
- Volunteer Agreements and Policies
- Volunteer Criminal Background Check
- Current Seasonal Flu Vaccine
- Vital Camp Online Training
- Full Day Orientation
- Malpractice Insurance (Provider/Nurse Only)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) Certification (Medical Volunteer Only)
New Volunteer Immunization Records Needed:
Our primary concern is to ensure that you and our campers have a healthy and fun camp experience. Due to our camper’s compromised immune systems, it is very important that all staff and volunteers are in compliance with our immunization requirements.
Records of the following immunizations are required for the first year of volunteering:
- Hepatitis A: Required for all Kitchen Staff/Volunteers and recommended for all. Kitchen Staff/Volunteers must have a minimum of one dose one month prior to attending camp.
- Hepatitis B: There is small, but real risk of contracting Hep. B if not vaccinated. If you do not receive this vaccine, you must sign the Hepatitis B waiver within the Health History Form.
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR): Anyone born in 1957 or later is required to provide documentation of two MMR vaccines or have a titer drawn for MMR antibodies. This immunization must be received at least 4 weeks prior to arriving at camp (2 dates of vaccine required).
- Tetanus/Pertussis (Td/TdaP): Must be current and updated within 10 years of last dose.
- Varicella (Chicken Pox): Chicken Pox Illness Date (to be listed in your health history form) OR Two doses of Varicella Vaccine (must receive 8 weeks prior to arriving at camp)
Background Check & Fingerprinting explained:
Due to Colorado childcare licensing & ACA accreditation requirements, our staff and volunteers complete a series of 3 background checks prior to their participation in our program. The background checks consist of:
- A fingerprint based background check that searches criminal history in the Colorado bureau of Investigation database and the Federal Bureau of Investigation database
- An annual national criminal background check (processed via CheckR; campbackgroundcheck.com for volunteers)
- The CDEC Trails database background check searching specific history of child abuse and neglect
Requirements for Returning Volunteers (these must be completed every year):
- Health History Form
- Volunteer Agreements and Policies
- Volunteer Criminal Background Check
- Flu Vaccine
- Vital Camp Online Training
- Full Day Orientation
- Malpractice Insurance (Provider/Nurse Only)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) Certification (Medical Volunteer Only)
Requirements for Online Program Volunteers:
- Online Volunteer application
- Interview/check-in with RRR Staff
- Volunteer Agreements and Policies
- Volunteer Criminal Background Check
- Vital Camp Online Training
- CDHS Background Inquiry Check (repeated every 5 years)
- Fingerprint Background Check (repeated every 5 years)
Onsite Camp Session Volunteers support Roundup River Ranch camp programs in person at our camp location in Gypsum, Colorado. All camp programs provide intentional programming to support our campers’ social-emotional and physical health in a safe and joyful environment. Camp Session Volunteers will directly support our campers in various positions. Click here to apply — view below our essential positions that make camp the extra special place it is!
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Year-round Opportunity: Camp Online Volunteers lead Roundup River Ranch campers through intentional programming to support our campers’ social-emotional and physical health in a safe and joyful environment online. If needed, supplies and instructions are provided to campers and volunteers. Camp Online includes monthly Camp Club. View the list of program descriptions here.
If you are interested in volunteering onsite during a Summer Camp or Family Camp – OR volunteering online during a Camp Online program, please complete a Volunteer Application through the link below. A member of our Volunteer Team will be in touch with you once we receive your completed application.
Service Projects
Service Project Volunteers support our mission through various service projects throughout the year. Although this volunteer opportunity does not work directly with our campers, you will support mission-centric projects specifically designed for you or your groups based on our operational needs at the time. Service projects are available to ages 10 and older for individuals and groups. Age limits vary depending on the project; those under 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult. If you are interested in Service Project Volunteering, please contact us at volunteer@roundupriverranch.org. The volunteer application and requirements are not required for service project volunteers.
- Examples of Service Projects:
- June-October:
- Camp Turnover – clean and sanitize camp to get us ready to welcome our next group of campers! Groups of 8-12 people are ideal for this project.
- Year-Round:
- Packing Joy Volunteer – for Camp Online and Joy, Delivered programs. An opportunity for individuals or groups to pack fun supplies for campers participating in our Outreach Programs. This option is available at our camp location and in Denver.
- Program Projects – various projects to support our Programs Team.
- Housekeeping
- Administrative
- Facilities and landscaping
- June-October:
Do you have a special skill in the arts, trades, or others? Let us know!
- Must be 19 years of age or older for most roles
- Day Volunteer (no housing) positions are open to those 16-18 years old
- Complete the Volunteer application
- Three references
- New Volunteer interview or Returning Volunteer check-in
Once selected, Volunteers will receive access to their CampSite Staff Dashboard to complete the volunteer requirements. Returning Volunteers must update their records yearly. The Volunteer Contract is contingent upon the full completion of the following:
New Volunteer Requirements:
- CDHS Background Inquiry Check- to be completed every 5 years (explained below)
- Fingerprint Background Check- to be completed every 5 years (explained below)
- Privacy Act Notification
- 3 References
- Health History Form
- Volunteer Agreements and Policies
- Volunteer Criminal Background Check
- Current Seasonal Flu Vaccine
- Vital Camp Online Training
- Full Day Orientation
- Malpractice Insurance (Provider/Nurse Only)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) Certification (Medical Volunteer Only)
New Volunteer Immunization Records Needed:
Our primary concern is to ensure that you and our campers have a healthy and fun camp experience. Due to our camper’s compromised immune systems, it is very important that all staff and volunteers are in compliance with our immunization requirements.
Records of the following immunizations are required for the first year of volunteering:
- Hepatitis A: Required for all Kitchen Staff/Volunteers and recommended for all. Kitchen Staff/Volunteers must have a minimum of one dose one month prior to attending camp.
- Hepatitis B: There is small, but real risk of contracting Hep. B if not vaccinated. If you do not receive this vaccine, you must sign the Hepatitis B waiver within the Health History Form.
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR): Anyone born in 1957 or later is required to provide documentation of two MMR vaccines or have a titer drawn for MMR antibodies. This immunization must be received at least 4 weeks prior to arriving at camp (2 dates of vaccine required).
- Tetanus/Pertussis (Td/TdaP): Must be current and updated within 10 years of last dose.
- Varicella (Chicken Pox): Chicken Pox Illness Date (to be listed in your health history form) OR Two doses of Varicella Vaccine (must receive 8 weeks prior to arriving at camp)
Background Check & Fingerprinting explained:
Due to Colorado childcare licensing & ACA accreditation requirements, our staff and volunteers complete a series of 3 background checks prior to their participation in our program. The background checks consist of:
- A fingerprint based background check that searches criminal history in the Colorado bureau of Investigation database and the Federal Bureau of Investigation database
- An annual national criminal background check (processed via CheckR; campbackgroundcheck.com for volunteers)
- The CDEC Trails database background check searching specific history of child abuse and neglect
Requirements for Returning Volunteers (these must be completed every year):
- Health History Form
- Volunteer Agreements and Policies
- Volunteer Criminal Background Check
- Flu Vaccine
- Vital Camp Online Training
- Full Day Orientation
- Malpractice Insurance (Provider/Nurse Only)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) Certification (Medical Volunteer Only)
Requirements for Online Program Volunteers:
- Online Volunteer application
- Interview/check-in with RRR Staff
- Volunteer Agreements and Policies
- Volunteer Criminal Background Check
- Vital Camp Online Training
- CDHS Background Inquiry Check (repeated every 5 years)
- Fingerprint Background Check (repeated every 5 years)
Did you read through qualifications and requirements for Camp Session Volunteering? Then you are ready to apply!
If you have any questions, please contact our Volunteer Admissions Team at Volunteer@RoundupRiverRanch.org.
“Camp Online exceeded my expectations completely. I think that I went into it thinking it would feel just like a video call and I left it realizing what RRR has created is truly something magical that mirrors what an actual on-site camp experience would be… you can break into cabins, have side chats, do activities, and dance together.” – 2020 Online Cabin Leader