volunteer staff

Come Taste a Little Slice of Heaven!

Check out the positions needed below. Come serve others and have a blast doing so!

NOTE: Some positions qualify for Experiential Learning Requirements and/or Academic Credit. Check with your educational institution.

Now Accepting Applications For:

Applications Process Now Open

Full Time Counselor Applications taken though February 28
All others through May or until filled.

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Applications Process Now Open

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If you counseled summer 2023, you do not have to complete another application until 2024.

Counselor Requirements

(Full-Time and Volunteer)

• Be a Christian for at least one year by event start date,
• Be a high school graduate,
• Complete an Online Application (access form below),
• Obtain Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (access form below, copy URL, and email to recommender):
  • From the leader of your church,
  • From another adult, i.e. Ministry Leader or close Adult (not your family or peer)
• Submit a paragraph regarding Camp Swamp Values (access form below),
• Complete no-cost Background Check (a separate form will be emailed to you from Trusted Employees, check your spam folder).

NOTE: This position may qualify for Experiential Learning Requirements and/or Academic Credit with your educational institution.

What We Look for in a Counselor

The staff who are selected to work and volunteer (yes, even our volunteers are selected!) at Camp Swamp are people who have exemplary character. They are fun-loving, high energy, creative people who like working with children in an outdoor setting. They are spiritually-minded and are able to share with children their appreciation for God. In short, they like to play hard and work hard with all types of children. The bulk of our staff is college students. Although this might seem young to some, we find that their energy level is contagious. Young counselors make great heroes to the kids. Our staff is comprised of people we trust to influence our own children, so you can be assured that we feel confident in their ability to take care of your child. In addition, our staff is reliable, honest, and they are people with high principles for themselves. They are tremendous servants and live by a set of standards that ensure the safety of every member of camp. Anyone applying to be a Counselor is required to submit an application of health, obtain a letter of recommendation, complete a Swamp Values paragraph, and pass a third-party background check.

Erwin Worker Requirements

(Full-Time and Volunteer)

• Be at least 15 years of age,
• Complete an Online Application (access form below),
• Obtain Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (access form below, copy URL, and email to recommender):
  • From the leader of your church,
  • From another adult, i.e. Ministry Leader or close Adult (not your family or peer)
• Submit a paragraph regarding Camp Swamp Values (access form below),
• Complete no-cost Background Check (a separate form will be emailed to you from Trusted Employees, check your spam folder).

NOTE: This position may qualify for Experiential Learning Requirements and/or Academic Credit with your educational institution.

What is an Erwin Worker?

An Erwin Worker is a part of the maintenance and upkeep crew and will handle upkeep tasks such as lawn mowing, cleaning the pool, weed eating, assist in repairs and basic maintenance. The qualities of an Erwin Worker include hardworking, honest, willing to learn new things, enjoy working with your hands, able to do manual labor, be on your feet.

Kitchen Worker Requirements

(Full-Time and Volunteer)

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age,
• Complete an Online Application (access form below),
• Submit a paragraph regarding Camp Swamp Values (access form below),
• Complete no-cost Background Check each calendar year (a separate form will be emailed to you from Trusted Employees, check your spam folder)

NOTE: This position may qualify for Experiential Learning Requirements and/or Academic Credit with your educational institution.

What We Look for in a Kitchen Worker

You do not need previous restaurant or catering experience (although it is appreciated) but you will need to withstand the physical demands of standing for long periods of time. You will be expected to work two to three meals per day. You will be contacted via mail or e-mail to inform you if you are selected. Once selected, please confirm that you can attend the week designated. Anyone applying to be a Kitchen Worker is required to submit an application of health, complete a Camp Swamp Values paragraph, and pass a third-party background check

Medical Staff Requirements

• Complete an Online Application (access form below),
• Submit a paragraph regarding Camp Swamp Values (access form below),
• Complete a no-cost Background Check each calendar year (a separate form will be emailed to you from Trusted Employees, check your spam folder)
• Submit copies of:
  • Resume
  • Medical License
  • CPR Certification
  • Driver’s License
  • Auto Insurance Coverage
  • Medical Liability Insurance Coverage (if applicable)
• NOTE: Only need updated copies if you have previously submitted this information within last year.
  • Scan and email using this form or
  • Mail to Swamp Staff Applications, 33 N Stratford Drive, Athens, GA 30605
  • Can do onetime upload as part of completing the application

What We Look for in a Medical Staff Professional

The camp medical staff is an integral part of camp. ‘Impossible’ is the best way to describe running camp without the expertise, patience, and loving care of our camp medical staff. Most of the staff’s duties consist of administering medications and treating sprains, cuts, insect bites, and stomach aches, but at times the medical care requires further skill; we just hope your emergency training is not needed! Anyone applying to be on the Medical Staff is required to submit an application of health, tender all pertinent licenses, complete a Camp Swamp Values paragraph, and pass a third-party background check.

Teen Worker Requirements

• Be at least a rising sophomore in high school,
• Be a camper for at least one week at own expense,
• Complete an Online Application (access form below),
• One Letter of Recommendation from your ministry leader (access form below, copy URL, and email to him/her to complete.),
• Submit a paragraph regarding Camp Swamp Values (access form below),
• For ages 15 and up, complete a no-cost Background Check per calendar year (a separate form will be emailed to you from Trusted Employees, check your spam folder)

NOTE: Positions filled on a first come first serve basis once all requirements have been met and completed.

**This position may qualify for Service Learning Volunteer Hours with your school.

What We Look for in a Teen Worker

Teen workers are an integral, behind-the-scenes necessity of camp. A group of 6-10 workers are used each week for duties such as trash pickup, canteen stocking, canteen cashier, dishes, cleanup, game/activity set up or assistance, and other duties as needed; in essence they are the gears that keep the clock running. There is no cost to the teen…well, except for blood, sweat and tears. 🙂 Anyone applying to be a Teen Worker is required to be a camper for one week at own expense, submit an application of health, obtain a letter of recommendation, complete a Camp Swamp Values paragraph, and pass a third-party background check.