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Thinking about volunteering? You won’t regret a single joyful, inspiring, life-changing moment.
Roundup River Ranch Volunteer FAQ’s
Click here to apply to volunteer and review the Volunteer Qualifications and Requirements. After you submit your Volunteer Application, a member of the Volunteer Team will contact you to talk about the camp season.
The minimum age to volunteer during a camp session is 19. We do offer off-season opportunities for school-age groups. Please contact Jenika, our Volunteer and Emergency Planning Manager, at jenika@roundupriverranch.org for availability and scheduling.
Click here to learn more about the volunteer opportunities and responsibilities of each role that we have available.
We offer off-season and intersession opportunities for groups (Corporate, Civic, Faith-based, Fraternity/Sorority, Educational, Recreational, Etc.). Please contact Jenika, the Volunteer and Emergency Planning Manager, at Jenika@roundupriverranch.org for availability and scheduling.
Each year we rely on the support of a diverse group of volunteers to provide camp experiences for children with serious illnesses and their families. Volunteers are welcome throughout the year to serve while camp is in session (May through October) and during our off-season by assisting with events, facilities, administration, and other activities.
A typical day at camp is 12-14 hours in length. All session-long volunteers are given one hour off per day. During this time, volunteers are encouraged to focus on self-care and rejuvenation. Volunteers are expected to remain on-site throughout their committed session.
Time |
Summer Camp/Family Camp Schedule |
7:30 am |
Early Elk – Morning Program |
8:30 am |
Breakfast |
10:00 am |
Program Blocks |
12:30 pm |
Lunch |
1:30 pm |
Feet off the Floor Time |
2:30 pm |
Program Blocks and a Snack |
5:15 pm |
Cabin Time |
6:00 pm |
Dinner |
6:45 pm |
Cabin Time |
7:15 pm |
Evening Program |
8:45 pm |
Candle Chat (Summer)/ Teen and Adult Lounge (Family Camp) |
9:30 pm |
Camper Bedtime |
* Times may vary
Contact Information
Jenika Doberstein
Volunteer and Emergency Planning Manager
jenika@roundupriverranch.org / 970.524.5720
Katherine Ruark
Volunteer Coordinator
kruark@roundupriverranch.org / 970.524.5717
Dr. Marita Bledsoe
Medical Director
marita@roundupriverranch.org / 970.524.5710
IN THE SPOTLIGHT


Molly Hemenway, NP, Medical Volunteer
"It is such a gift to see the kids I take care of year round come to Roundup and dance, fish, climb the rock wall.do things they would never do at home. Camp will do more than I or any medical personnel can do for these kids. I've seen it. The campers take what they learn at Roundup River Ranch with them and so do we as medical professionals. I often play camp songs in clinic and dance with my patients. I find myself asking my patients, 'Do you remember when you did this at camp?' Their whole demeanor changes and they are reminded how strong and capable they are."