
VOLUNTEERS
Camp LUCK is run by Director Jay “Bird” Thompson and Assistant Director Dr. René Herlong. Together, they have more than a half-century of experience in summer camping at Camp Cherokee. The programs at Camp LUCK are supervised by experienced professional staff from Camp Cherokee. These past superstars are hand-picked by Bird and are the best of the best. For Kids Camp, volunteer cabin counselors are chosen among hospital staff, friends, parents and Camp Cherokee alumni who have a passion to create a life-changing experience for our campers. Each staff member is carefully selected and vetted. Safety is our first priority at Camp LUCK.
Volunteer Opportunities include the following:
*Fundraisers/Events: Help with various fundraising efforts by assisting or just attending the events.
*Family Camp: Kitchen staff, cleaning staff, check-in and check-out, pre/post preparations and maintenance of camp facility.
*Kids Camp: Cabin Counselors, kitchen staff, cleaning staff, check-in and check-out, pre/post preparations and maintenance of camp facility.
Volunteer Job Requirement Selection Process (PDF, 50 KB)
Kids Camp Volunteer Application (PDF, 154 KB)
If you are interested in volunteering, please review the above information and contact us to see how you can help.
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