Volunteer

Volunteer roles

Camp TLC runs on volunteers. Most roles need no camp experience — training is provided before camp.

Cabin counselor

Stay in an air-conditioned cabin with about six campers. Help them get to activities, support personal care as needed, and keep the week fun and safe. Must be at least 18 and a high school graduate.

Nurse or nursing student

Join the medical team from local hospitals and clinics. Camp medical staff review each camper’s health plan before camp.

Side-walker (equine program)

Walk beside campers during horseback riding so they can ride safely and confidently.

Bus buddy / check-in helper

Help families check in and load buses in Dallas on Sunday morning before camp starts.

What to expect

Volunteering at Camp TLC is unpaid service. It is a full-week commitment: Sunday through Friday at Camp John Marc near Meridian, Texas.

• Training: Pre-camp virtual training plus on-site training before campers arrive.
• Screening: Interview and background check are required for all volunteers.
• Registration fee: A $35 volunteer registration fee may be requested; waivers are available.
• Experience: No prior camp experience is needed for most roles — we train you.
• Support: Nurses, therapists, and Camp John Marc staff partner with cabin teams all week.

If you are a college student or first-time volunteer, expect long days, team work, and a week that is tiring and deeply rewarding. Questions? Email camp directors before you apply.

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After acceptance

Congratulations — and thank you for serving Camp TLC.

Packing lists, training videos, policies, and on-site expectations live in the Volunteer handbook. Start there after you are accepted.

On-site activity guides for counselors are separate from volunteer onboarding. Use counselor guides during camp for activity scripts — not for application or screening questions.

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