Volunteers with children at a day camp sitting on a bench

Volunteer

We need caring individuals to help us provide support to families with children with special needs – we can’t do it without you!

Volunteer for Wellness GIFTS Retreats

Volunteer

We're looking for VOLUNTEERS for this summer's retreats! Wellness GIFTS depends on caring people to volunteer their time to help with being 1:1 helpers, activity leaders, leading nature walks, helping with arts and crafts, etc. Must be 18 years or older (or have parent permission).

We're also looking for HELPING HANDS (ages 15–17, with parent permission) to help assist our adult volunteers with running activities, spending time with the kids, helping with arts and crafts, etc.

If you or someone you know is interested, we are looking for people that can join us for the full day (7:30 am–8:00 pm) on Saturdays (June 6 and August 22, 2026).

We will provide:
•    breakfast, lunch, and dinner 
•    training 
•    memories that will make your heart grow 3 sizes larger! 

All retreats will be held at Hickory Hill Family Camping Resort, located in Bath, NY. 

June 5–7, 2026
August 21–23, 2026

Your expertise would be a great addition in the following areas:

  • Being a direct 1:1 helper with children of all ages who have special needs at our Day Retreats.
  • Being an activity leader at our Day Retreats: arts & crafts table, leading nature walks, leading sports activities, helping with food, etc.
  • Being a behind-the-scenes helper at the Day Retreats: set-up and clean up, making goodie bags, registration, etc.
  • Being a marketing helper: giving out flyers/brochures, helping at health fairs, etc.

To learn more and to fill out a Volunteer application, please visit wellnessgifts.org/volunteer!