Work Trade

All work-trade positions have been filled.

The following positions are available for work trade. You are welcome to apply for more than one position. Please apply for only those positions for which you possess the skills to accomplish the responsibilities listed. Applicants will be selected by the Core Team based on the date the application is received and experience/skills.  The application is at the bottom of this page.

Work trade is a commitment much the same as any paying position, and camp will suffer if you cannot fulfill your commitment.

The dollar amount shown will be deducted from the registration fee of those selected for a work trade position. Once all applications are reviewed, you will be contacted to discuss your options. The earlier you apply, the more choice you will have. All applications submitted by August 15 will be responded to in time to submit your registration by the early registration date of August 19. After that, the website will show which positions are still open and applications will be reviewed and responded to shortly after receipt if any positions remain.

♥  Break-Down Coordinator ($125)

♥  Auction Coordinator ($150)

♥  Breakfast Coordinator ($75 per shift) – 5 shifts available

♥  Main Meal Coordinator ($120 per shift) – 5 shifts available (1 first evening, 4 midday)

♥  Secondary Meal Coordinator ($75 per shift) – 5 shifts available (4 evening, 1 last midday)

♥  Snack Coordinator ($50 per day – 3 snacks per day = 1 shift) – 4 days available

Break-Down Coordinator Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate with Core Team Set-Up Coordinator during camp (before the last day) to determine the details of what needs to be done during break-down.
  • Be available to  instruct and coordinate with volunteers performing break-down on Wednesday, 9/28 until break-down is complete.  Areas to be addressed include the lodge (main room, kitchen, dining, patios, sleeping areas and bathrooms) and Temple.  This will also include loading various items loaned to camp and moving some furniture.
  • Verify all areas are returned to the state defined by Venture Retreat.  
  • Instruct and coordinate with volunteers assisting campers with personal break-down and loading.
  • Provide written feedback to Core Team regarding what worked well, didn’t work well and any suggestions you have regarding break-down of future camps.
Auction Coordinator Responsibilities:
  • Solicit donations of items and Auction Bucks for scholarship auction.  
  • Recruit volunteers to assist you in sorting donations (live/silent), monitoring bidding, recording winning bids, silent auction set-up and close-out, collecting donations for and distributing Auction Bucks, collating and collecting funds from winning bidders, etc.  
  • Plan in advance of camp for silent auction.  Advise Core Team of needs such as tables, paper, pencils, etc. in advance of camp.
  • Organize items for live auction to maximize fun and funding within the time available for auction.
  • Provide written feedback to Core Team regarding what worked well, didn’t work well and any suggestions you have regarding auctions at  future camps.
Breakfast Coordinator Responsibilities:
  • Instruct and coordinate with those performing Karma Yoga (KY) to accomplish the following between 6:30 and 9:00.  You will have a small group of 10 or more campers available for KY, and they will have a leader.  You will coordinate with the leader before noon the day before your shift to have the proper number of people for each task, and at what time, so not everyone will be working the entire time.
    • Have coffee and hot water ready by 7:00, refresh tea and put out cream, sugar, etc.
    • Prepare breakfast per instructions provided
    • Have breakfast service available at 7:30, refresh as needed
    • Breakdown meal service at 8:15
    • Store or dispose of leftovers, per instructions
    • Clean and store items used to cook and serve
    • Clean dishes and utensils per instructions (may do this via a dish station for self-wash, or may use dishwasher – TBD)
    • Clean kitchen counters, remove trash, sweep, etc., per instructions, so kitchen is ready for midday meal prep
  • Write helpful notes for future coordinators
  • Communicate with Kitchen Coordinator as needed or requested
  • Provide “End of Camp” assessment to include: self evaluation and assessment of job description. Tell a success story.  What made the job/position successful, how did it fit into the theme of the camp, were there any bumps that impeded your success and what are your suggested possible changes for next time?
  • In addition to the shifts you agree to fill:
    • Each person taking a Breakfast Coordinator position must participate in Breakfast Prep, Service and Clean-up on Saturday, 9/24.  This will serve as your orientation to the kitchen and one another.  
    • Each person taking a Breakfast Coordinator position must be available to participate in Midday Meal (light meal) Prep, Service and Clean-up on Wednesday, 9/28.  This will serve as an “All Meal Coordinators” kitchen and food break-down, with assistance from Break-down crew, if needed.
Main Meal Coordinator Responsibilities:
  • VERY IMPORTANT:  Since this is the largest meal prep, service and clean-up of the day, Coordinators must have the skills and experience needed to coordinate people performing a large variety of tasks and to time activities to maximize efficiency.  
  • Instruct and coordinate with those performing Karma Yoga to accomplish the following between 11:00 and 2:15.  You will have a small group of 10 or more campers available for KY, and they will have a leader.  You will coordinate with the leader to have the proper number of people for each task and to allow time for each person to have their own meal.
    • Prepare main meal per instructions.
    • Prepare most of secondary meal, per instructions.
    • Refresh hot water and tea service before meal is served.
    • Have midday meal service available at 1:00, refresh as needed
    • Breakdown midday meal service at 1:30
    • Store or dispose of leftovers, per instructions
    • Store food prepared for evening meal, per instructions
    • Clean and store items used to cook and serve
    • Clean dishes and utensils per instructions (may do this via a dish station for self-wash, or may use dishwasher – TBD)
    • Clean kitchen counters, remove trash, sweep, etc., per instructions, so kitchen is ready for evening meal prep
  • Write helpful notes for future coordinators
  • Communicate with Kitchen Coordinator as needed or requested
  • Provide “End of Camp” assessment to include: self evaluation and assessment of job description. Tell a success story.  What made the job/position successful, how did it fit into the theme of the camp, were there any bumps that impeded your success and what are your suggested possible changes for next time?
  • In addition to the shifts you agree to fill:
    • Each person taking a Main Meal Coordinator position must participate in Evening Meal Prep, Service and Clean-up on Friday, 9/23 beginning at 4:00.  This will serve as your orientation to the kitchen and one another.  
    • Each person taking a Main Meal Coordinator position must be available to participate in Midday Meal (light meal) Prep, Service and Clean-up on Wednesday, 9/28.  This will serve as an “All Meal Coordinators” kitchen and food break-down, with assistance from Break-down crew, if needed.
Secondary Meal Coordinator Responsibilities:
  • Instruct and coordinate with those performing Karma Yoga to accomplish the following between 5:00 and 7:30.  You will have 10 or more campers available for KY, and they will have a leader.  You will coordinate with the leader at or before noon to have the proper number of people for each task, and at what time, so not everyone will be working the entire time.
    • Prepare secondary meal per instructions.  Secondary meal prep is primarily reheating, if required, and readying food for service.
    • Refresh hot water and tea service before meal is served.
    • Have evening meal service available at 6:00, refresh as needed
    • Breakdown meal service at 6:30
    • Store or dispose of leftovers, per instructions
    • Clean and store items used to cook and serve
    • Clean dishes and utensils per instructions (may do this via a dish station for self-wash, or may use dishwasher – TBD)
    • Clean kitchen counters, remove trash, sweep, etc., per instructions, so kitchen is ready for breakfast meal prep
  • Write helpful notes for future coordinators
  • Communicate with Kitchen Coordinator as needed or requested
  • Provide “End of Camp” assessment to include: self evaluation and assessment of job description. Tell a success story.  What made the job/position successful, how did it fit into the theme of the camp, were there any bumps that impeded your success and what are your suggested possible changes for next time?
  • In addition to the shifts you agree to fill:
    • Each person taking a Secondary Meal Coordinator position must participate in Evening Meal Prep, Service and Clean-up on Friday, 9/23 beginning at 4:00.  This will serve as your orientation to the kitchen and one another.  Note:  This may change from Evening Meal on first day of camp to Breakfast on second day of camp.  
    • Each person taking a Secondary Meal Coordinator position must be available to participate in Midday Meal (light meal) Prep, Service and Clean-up on Wednesday, 9/28.  This will serve as an “All Meal Coordinators” kitchen and food break-down, with assistance from Break-down crew, if needed.
Snack Coordinator Responsibilities:
  • Have snacks out mid-morning (by 11:00), mid-afternoon (by 4:00) and in the evening (times vary).  No cooking is required.  Snacks will consist of things like cheese and crackers, fruit, chips, hummus, prepared sweets, etc. Instructions will be provided.
  • Clean-up snacks and serving area at end of break time (11:30, 4:30 and approximately 30 minutes after evening snack time).  Clean-up any dishes used to serve.  
  • Communicate with Kitchen Coordinator as needed or requested
  • Provide “End of Camp” assessment to include: self evaluation and assessment of job description. Tell a success story.  What made the job/position successful, how did it fit into the theme of the camp, were there any bumps that impeded your success and what are your suggested possible changes for next time?
  • In addition to the days you agree to fill: Each person taking a Snack Coordinator position must participate in Breakfast Prep, Service and Clean-up on Saturday, 9/24.  This will serve as your orientation to the kitchen and one another.