Join the 2024 Loudoun Serve Camp Team!
Thank you for your interest in serving with the best, most life-giving camp in Loudoun (and the world!) – SERVE CAMP! It is a great privilege to be a servant leader to young people, and honestly a lot of FUN. A camp is it’s team and we can honestly say we have the absolute best. Please note that everyone who wants to be part of the Serve Camp Team, no matter the role, must fill out the application below and complete all of the necessary steps. Be aware that our registration process is detailed and we do require county, state-wide, and national level background checks on all helpers as well as a motor vehicle record check for those who will assist in the transportation of young people to and from love projects. With the popularity of Serve Camp, and the rigid requirements for helping, not all applicants will be able to serve with us. However, we sincerely thank you in advance for your willingness to do so! We’re humbled you even thought of serving with us.
Available Team Roles & Minimum Requirements
Below is a basic overview of the roles available on the Serve Camp Team. Before applying, be sure you meet the minimum requirements. As we like to say, a camp is as good as its counselors and at Serve Camp we have the best of the best!
Counselor
Counselor - The general responsibility of a camp counselor is the supervision of a specific group of campers (and CITs as applicable) with the primary goals of safety and to oversee the implementation of the camp program in order to make life happen!
Is at least a rising junior (11th grade) in high school
Has a valid CPR, First Aid certification
Has a relationship with Jesus
Feels confident in holding conversations with young people about the life and message of Jesus
Loves young people and has a desire to build relationships
Is able to lead a group of young people
Has a heart for service (has the attitude to complete any task that needs to be done/is not “above” any task)
Has the stamina to be in the heat for long hours, doing grunt work, lifting heavy objects, etc.
Has experience working with young people
Will make the weeks they are serving a priority (and will not be overwhelmed with other jobs, personal commitments, appointments, etc.)
Works well with others
Counselor In Training
Counselor In Training - The general responsibility of a CIT is to provide daily support to your camp counselor and to ensure the safety of campers and the implementation of the camp program of making life happen!
Is at least a rising freshman (9th grade) in high school
Has a relationship with Jesus
Loves young people and has a desire to build relationships
Has a heart for service (has the attitude to complete any task that needs to be done/is not “above” any task)
Has the stamina to be in the heat for long hours, doing grunt work, lifting heavy objects, etc.
Has experience working with young people
Will make the weeks they are serving a priority (and will not be overwhelmed with other jobs, personal commitments, appointments, etc.)
Works well with others
Support Staff
Support Staff - The general responsibility of a support team member is to provide daily support as needed for the smooth operation of all onsite & offsite camp activity to ensure the implementation of the camp program to make life happen!
Is at least a rising freshman (9th grade) in high school
Has a relationship with Jesus
Has a heart for service (has the attitude to complete any task that needs to be done/is not “above” any task)
Has the stamina to be in the heat for long hours, doing grunt work, lifting heavy objects, etc.
Works well with others
Camp Nurse
Camp Nurse - The Serve Camp Nurse helps to ensure the health and safety of all campers, team members and visitors. Will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining health records in accordance with Serve Camp and state policies, providing basic first aid care and medication administration as well as responding to emergencies as necessary.
The Camp Nurse/Health Office Aid should…
Be a follower of Jesus
Be a person of high character (have servant-leader qualities including an “others first” & ‘do first, not say” frame of mind)
Have a passion and ability to work with children and youth
Have at least one year of pediatric experience (school or camp nursing preferred).
Must be capable of completing multiple tasks in a fast pace/dynamic environment while maintaining the standards of Serve Camp
Be able to communicate well with parents and other staff
Certifications Requirements:
Valid and active nursing license in the state of Virginia and/or reciprocity in that state if your license is out-of-state. Or EMT Certification- REQUIRED
Basic Life Support (BLS) -REQUIRED
First Aid Certification - preferred/dependent on experience
Medication Administration Certification (MAT) - preferred/Dependent on experience
Diabetes Medication Administration Certification (DMAT) -preferred/dependent on experience
Education Requirements:
A certificate or diploma from an accredited nursing or training program [i.e. an associate’s degree in nursing (ADN), a bachelor’s of science degree in nursing (BSN) or a licensed practical nurse (LPN) certificate or EMT certificate] is required
New applicants applying for Serve Camp Team Leadership, Counselor, or CIT roles in Serve Camp must provide these references.
Personal References
2 required
For those applying for a role as a Counselor, CIT, or Support Team, please be advised that you are required to provide two (2) personal character references. The personal references should not include family and should specifically describe the nature of your relationship and express how you meet the character qualifications listed above in the counselor requirements.
Faith Reference
1 required
Your faith reference can be from someone you consider to be a spiritual mentor, someone you consider to be in a leadership role in your church community, and should indicate that you are a follower of Jesus and how you are presently working to grow your relationship with God.
References Deadline & Delivery
We must have your references in-hand and verified before we can offer you a position. Please note the dates of camp and allow yourself plenty of time to complete. Please have your references sent directly from those referring you to admin@serve.camp with the following in the subject line, “(Your name) Serve Camp Reference”