Volunteer

Each year, over 600 dedicated volunteers make our mission a reality – to create a community that empowers children and teens with medical needs, and their siblings, to thrive.

Since 1973, Camp Holiday Trails has been deeply grateful for the unwavering commitment of our incredible community volunteers and partners. By joining this compassionate and dynamic team, you’ll not only enrich the lives of these exceptional children and teenagers but also find yourself on a rewarding journey filled with personal growth and heartwarming connections.
Together, we can make Camp Magic.

Year-Round Volunteers

All ages and abilities are warmly welcomed for a day of volunteering, no matter the time of year!

Whether you want to organize an office outing with a difference, you’re eager to share your unique talents with our Campers, or seek meaningful experiences for your student group or sports team, we have a place for you. Join our vibrant community and make a lasting impact while enjoying the rewards of giving back.

Summer Volunteers

Med Team

At Camp Holiday Trails, our Med Team is encouraged to immerse themselves in the fun of Camp, from lively sing-along to spirited Camp Olympics. Individuals with an EMT, RN, NP, PA, DO and MD certificates are invited to apply and help create cherished memories at Camp. Fourth-year medical students, and individuals pursuing their RN, CNL, and PA certificate will be considered on a case by case basis.

Program Volunteers

Program Volunteers must be 15 years or older and play a pivotal role in building relationships with Campers while supporting various essential aspects of our program. Your responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks around Camp, which may include helping with facility tasks, fostering relationships with Campers, assisting with morning activities such as Arts and Crafts, Waterfront, and Athletics, setting up WOW Hour and Evening Program, and supporting our Kitchen Staff before and after every meal.

Horse Volunteers

Horse Volunteers must be 12 years or older; no prior horse experience is required. As a Horse Volunteer, you will work closely with the Horse Director to assist with the daily activities involving our horses and Campers. Your responsibilities may include preparing the horses for morning activities, leading horses, sidewalking, and helping educate Campers on horse care. Additionally, under the guidance of the Horse Director, you may assist in the daily care and maintenance of all horses on the property.

Questions?

If you are interested in any year-round volunteering opportunities, please contact our Director of Facilities, Jimmy Miller, at maintenance@campholidaytrails.org.

If you are interested in volunteering during Summer Camp as a Program Volunteer or Med Team Volunteer, please contact our Director of Programs, Caitlin Carroll, at caitlin@campholidaytrails.org.

Thank You to Our Volunteers!

Air Force ROTC, UVA
APO co-ed service fraternity, UVA
Aramark
Atlantic Research Group 
Barton Malow
Central VA Burn Camp 
CFA Institute
Blue Ridge & Charlottesville Rotary Clubs
Building Goodness Foundation 
Christopher Newport University KDR
Community Attention Program Covenant School
Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts/EagleScouts /Order of the Arrow
Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy

Girl Scouts/Gold Award
Intersorority & Interfraternity Councils, UVA
Keller Williams Realty
Kiwanis of Charlottesville
Knights of Pythias
Madison House, UVA
St. Anne’s-Belfield School
Sun Tribe Solar
Mountaintop Montessori
Skyline Church
The Point Church
Trinity Presbyterian Church
United Way Thomas Jefferson Area

United Way Day of Caring Volunteers
UVA Athletics
UVA Darden Business School
UVA Facilities Management
UVA Health South
UVA Project SERVE
UVA School of Engineering
(American Society of Civil Engineers, Pi Tau Sigma)
UVA School of Medicine
UVA School of Nursing
UVA School of Law
UVA Trigon Engineering Society