SunSparrow Volunteers

Be a caring presence in the lives of others.

Show Christ’s love by being a caring presence in the lives of campers with intellectual and developmental disabilities during the day and personally experience camp in the evenings. A great way to serve the community in Snohomish County and have a blast while doing it! Volunteer for one week or two week increments. Opportunity to earn community service hours and internship/practicum credit may be available.

*Warm Beach Camp is a DSHS/DDA-approved facility.

Volunteer Application

Notes: Read the volunteer information pdf before proceeding to the application.

Serve, Stay, and Care

Where faith and fun take flight!

This unique camp experience brings a special blessing to volunteers!

Teens and adults ages 16 and older are invited to volunteer for one or two weeks of Day Camp this summer and for the Climbing Higher Day in the fall. Training is provided, so no experience of working with people with disabilities is needed. The next Climbing Higher Day is 10/1/24.

Open to groups and individuals, ages 16+
Participate for 1 or 2 weeks in the summer, or 1 day in the fall
Stay overnight or commute
Meals and lodging are provided
Background check required
Earn community service hours, internship credit, and practicum experience hours. *Must be coordinated before arriving on the grounds.

Details and Requirements

No experience required. Training provided!

Come individually or as a group

Camp SunSparrow Sample Schedule

Tentative

Monday: Training and team building are provided each Monday before the week of camp begins.

Tuesday-Friday:

7:00am:

Prepare for the day, staff and volunteers meeting, morning devotionals, and breakfast

9:00am-3:30pm:

Lead or co-lead a small group of campers through program activities (swimming, climbing tower, mini golf, outdoor games and activities, arts and crafts, devotionals, and more!)
Hospitality Team: a select group of additional volunteers will assist with camper arrival, lunch, and end of the day transitions.

3:30pm-4:30pm:

Camp staff and volunteer debrief and clean up

Camp After Hours:

Enjoy evenings filled with faith, fun, and fellowship. Activities include: worship, devotionals, campfires, recreational activities, and laughter of course!
Dinner is provided. Commuting volunteers are welcome to stay for dinner and participate in evening activities but depart before quiet hours.

Details

Small Group Leaders (ages 16 and up)

Camp SunSparrow is a day camp program that utilizes the support of volunteers to serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Volunteers will:

• Lead or co-lead a small group of campers through day camp activities (including pool time, so bring your swimsuit!)

• Keep campers safe

• Communicate with campers and help them to feel comfortable and welcome at camp

• Some volunteers, who are willing and 18 or older, may be asked to assist campers in the restroom as needed and according to our health and safety protocols.

• Communicate with parents when they pick their camper up each day

• Attend staff and volunteer meetings and training sessions

Hospitality Team

A small group of volunteers who are not able to stay all day are needed in 1-3 hour blocks to assist with camper arrival, lunch, end-of-the-day transitions, and special activities

Community Hours, Internships, and Practicum Credit

Interested in earning community service hours or intern/practicum credit? We would love to help!

Volunteering to work with adults with disabilities under the guidance of the Developmental Disabilities Ministries Coordinator is a great way to gain experience while serving the community.
Internship/Practicum credit must be approved by the Volunteer Coordinator and organized by the volunteer and their academic advisor.
It is the sole responsibility of the volunteer to coordinate and track internship requirements.
For more information email the Volunteer Coordinator through the Contact Us form, or call Tori Raiguel at 360-761-1267.

SunSparrow Day event is October 1, 2024.

Volunteer Application

Notes: Read the volunteer information pdf before proceeding to the application.

2024 Dates & Application

Volunteer for one or more of the following sessions.

2024 Sessions	Dates
Camp 1	August 5-9
Camp 2	August 12-16
Fall SunSparrow Day	October 1

Camp SunSparrow: training and orientation days for staff/volunteers the day before camp starts. This is a time of learning and community before campers arrive on the grounds.
SunSparrow Day: training and orientation time for staff/volunteers held prior to start time on the event day.

Volunteer Application

Notes: Read the volunteer information pdf before proceeding to the application.

Application Process

Volunteer Application

Notes: Read the volunteer information pdf before proceeding to the application.

Program Leadership

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Adriene Duguay

Developmental Disabilities Ministries Coordinator

Adriene Duguay is passionate about serving individuals with disabilities. She graduated from Trinity Western University with a BA in Psychology and is thrilled to now play a part in a ministry that serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through camp experiences. In her free time, she enjoys playing ice hockey, going on adventures with her dog, and writing.

Tori Raiguel

Warm Beach Camp Volunteer Coordinator

In 2022 Tori began serving as the Volunteer Coordinator for Warm Beach Camp Ministries. She has been part of the Warm Beach Camp staff since 2015. Tori has a heart for Christ-centered hospitality. As Volunteer Coordinator, she gets excited about getting to know people and connecting their passions and gifts with the needs of the organization. When not at work she loves to be outdoors kayaking, gardening, or walking with friends.

SunSparrow Volunteers

SunSparrow Volunteers