Volunteer
We need your help!
Fostering Hope in Michigan (FHIM) offers a variety of volunteer opportunities and we are seeking individuals to fill these roles so we can host our programs and provide hope for kids and teens in Foster Care. We are currently recruiting for all of our summer camps and mentoring clubs.
For the Children (FTC) Royal Family KIDS (RFK) camp adult roles require volunteers to be age 18, while Teen Reach Adventure Camps (TRAC) requires adult volunteers to be 20. RFK teen staff volunteers must be age 16. Teens may obtain community service hours volunteering with Fostering Hope in Michigan.
FHIM is based in Midland, MI where all trainings, which are in person, take place.
Scroll through the list of volunteer roles and let us know which one matches your talents and available time commitment.
Volunteer
Opportunities
Counselor
RFK Camps
T.R.A.C. Camps
Description: Counselors work directly with campers and are with them 24 hours a day. We look for men and women who are strong in their walk with Christ and who want to work directly with campers. There is one counselor for every two campers. RFK Camp counselors must be 18 years or older and TRAC Camp counselors must be at least 20 years of age.
Time Commitment: RFK Camps: This role is full time for a duration of 5 days. T.R.A.C. Camps: This role is full time for a duration of 3 days.
Bible Teacher
RFK Camp
RFK Group Mentoring Club
Description: Tells the Bible story at camps or Mentoring Club. Plans and collects any supplies to share the lessons with the kids in creative ways. Curriculum is provided by the national programs. This volunteer role is perfect for people who like to bring the Bible stories to life, sharing applications and connecting with the kids.
Time Commitment:
Camp: This is a full time commitment for the five day camp.
RFK Group Mentoring Club: Four hours on the third Saturday of the month at club, plus time planning and gathering supplies.
Activity Leader
RFK Camps
RFK Group Mentoring Club
T.R.A.C. Camps
FHIM Teen Mentoring
Director: Plans and gathers all supplies needed for activities for the program chosen. If possible, connecting activities to the theme. They are responsible for the Activity area and training the helpers. This is great for a creative/crafty volunteer.
Helpers: Assists the director in pre-camp planning and preparation of activities. Works with kids and teens in doing the activities. Assists in set up and clean up of the Activity area.
Time Commitment:
Camp:We ask for a full time commitment to camp, but volunteers may commute vs. stay overnight at camp.
Mentoring Clubs: 4 hours for group mentoring events plus time planning and gathering supplies.
Adventure Rec
RFK Camps
RFK Group Mentoring Club
T.R.A.C. Camps
FHIM Teen Mentoring
Director: Do you love to play games? Are you full of energy? We need one individual for each of our programs to plan and lead games, get our kids and teens involved and make sure everyone is encouraged to participate.
Helpers: Assist the Director in game set up, running the games and encouraging participation from kids and teens. Plus time for planning and gathering equipment.
Time Commitment:
Camp: We ask for a full time commitment to camp, but volunteers may commute vs. stay overnight at camp.
Mentoring Clubs: 4 hours for group mentoring events.
Plus time planning and gathering equipment.
Special Events
RFK Camps
Description: Love to plan parties? At camp, every kid gets to celebrate their birthday at an "Everybody's Birthday Party" with food, games and of course, cake and ice cream! Also, Tea Parties and Princess Parties for the girls! This role is perfect for people who like to plan games, food and decorations for birthday parties. Choose one or more parties to plan and host!
Time Commitment: this is a one-day volunteer commitment at camp plus planning and preparation.
Day Counselors
RFK Camps
T.R.A.C. Camps
Description: Day Counselors assist at camp during the day in the cabins and around camp. This position is especially useful if we have special needs campers. RFK Camp counselors must be 18 years and TRAC Camp counselors must be at least 20 years of age.
Time Commitment: RFK Camps: This is role is full time for a duration of 5 days. T.R.A.C. Camps: This role is full time for a duration of 3 days. Day Counselors may commute each day.
Administrator
RFK Group Mentoring Club
Description: Assists the Mentoring Director with administrative duties during the monthly club meeting.
Time Commitment: Four hours a month during the monthly club meeting on the third Saturday of the month. No camp experience necessary.
Teen Staff
RFK Camps Teen Helpers
Description: Teens ages 16-18 are encouraged to volunteer for RFK camp. Teens will be working around the camp to make sure all things run smoothly. Jobs at the two camps differ. Teen staff are examples for our campers and as such need to be solid in their faith.
Time Commitment: This role is full time for a duration of 5 days.
Challenge Course Leaders
T.R.A.C. Camps
Description: We need couples who are willing to work with groups as they go through the obstacles. As a couple, you will work with the lead facilitator to plan obstacle courses. This is not a physical challenge, but rather a way for us to lead through mental and semi-physical obstacles to overcome challenges. Everything we do is with a purpose! Must be at least 25 years of age.
Time Commitment: This role is full time for a duration of 3 days.
Mentoring Staff
RFK Group Mentoring Club
Description: Helps to make the monthly clubs run smoothly: set up, clean up and most importantly, hanging out with the kids, making sure each child feels special and cared for. This position is great for someone who wants to get involved and can only volunteer one day a month. Volunteer roles for ages 16+.
Time Commitment: 4 hours on the third Saturday, September through May.
Cooks
RFK Camp (July only)
RFK GroupMentoring Club
T.R.A.C. Camps
FHIM Teen Mentoring
Description: If you like to prepare meals for other people to enjoy, then we have several opportunities for you stir up your craft. Cooks prepare meals for group mentoring events and for RFK camp to keep everyone fueled. T.R.A.C. cooks help camp staff transport and serve food.
Time Commitment:
Mentoring: Time planning meals and gathering supplies. 5-6 hours on group mentoring events.
Camp: Requires a full-time role for the five days of camp.
Welcome Home Dinner
RFK Camps
T.R.A.C. Camps
Description: Be part of the welcome home team! When camp staff returns, we provide a meal for them and their families to celebrate the end of camp. This is a time for the volunteers to celebrate, share and encourage one another.
Time Commitment: This role is part time and varies based on planning, shopping and setting up and cooking.
Mentor
RFK Group Mentoring Club
FHIM Teen Mentoring
Description: One adult mentor is paired with one of our kids or teens from camp and becomes their safe friend. Mentors will be working with the kids in groups and/or during one-on-one meetings. Paperwork is required in order to provide documentation of time spent and accountability to keep everyone safe. This is for the security of the child, mentor and program. Mentors must have attended a camp of the age child/teen in which they would like to mentor.
Time Commitment:
RFK Group Mentoring Club: Four hours per month during the the monthly mentoring meetings.
FHIM Teen Mentoring: Four hours per month recommended which can include optional monthly meetings and required quarterly meetings.
Carpenters
RFK Camps
Description: If you like to build things with wood and can hit a nail square on the head, (or close) this is your calling. You will provide campers with guidance as they build items ranging from bug boxes to doll cradles.
Can't make it to camp but love working with wood? Use your woodworking skills to create kits for the kids and teens to put together, from your home workshop. Plans will be provided.
Time Commitment: Camp volunteers are to commit everyday for the 5-day camp. Volunteers may commute vs. staying overnight at camp.
FHIM Administration
Fostering Hope MI
Description: Sometimes you can't volunteer at one of the Fostering Hope in Michigan programs but you have a heart for making sure kids and teens get to attend. This volunteer opportunity is perfect if you have experience in grant writing, are able to reach out to the community with the message of Fostering Hope in Michigan, have a knack for community events or want to host your own fundraiser.
Time Commitment: varies depending on type of fundraiser.
Grandparents
RFK Camps
T.R.A.C. Camps
Description: These roles serve in much the same way that grandparents, aunts and uncles would in the “real world”. They come alongside counselors to help and lend support. They help by giving the counselors time away, making crafts, telling bedtime stories, going fishing and swimming. They are an extra set of arms for hugs and eyes for safety. They need to be patient, caring. Often described as the "best job at camp".
Time Commitment: RFK Camps: This is role is full time for a duration of 5 days. T.R.A.C. Camps: This role is full time for a duration of 3 days. Volunteers may commute vs. stay overnight at camp.
Social Media and Marketing
FHIM
Description: We need help spreading our message and looking for caring people who have skills in: marketing, advertising, creating marketing campaigns, social media, graphic design, copy writing and keeping our website current (WIX). Contact us at Marketing@FosteringHopeMI.org.
Time Commitment: varies each month depending on projects and marketing pieces that need to be created. Most of the work will be from home and you'll occasionally meet up with others to plan upcoming launches.
Host an outing
RFK Group Mentoring Club
FHIM Teen Mentoring
Description: If you own a business or have a place that you think the kids and mentors would enjoy coming to, let us know. Places we have visited in the past: horse ranch, ice skating, farm & hayrides, Tri-City Motor Speedway and Chippewa Nature Center.
Time Commitment: time it takes to set up and host the event.
LifeGuard
RFK Camp (July only)
Description: We have one certified lifeguard and can always use more to keep our campers and staff safe at the waterfront! This role is a perfect match for someone who loves being by the water and is a certified life guard.
Time Commitment: This role is full time for a duration of 5 days. Volunteers may commute vs. stay overnight at camp.
worship leader
RFK Camps
TRAC Camps
Description: Do you always want to burst out in song and dance? If so being a worship leader is the perfect fit. The worship leader gets the kids/teens involved during chapel or the monthly Mentoring Club meetings.
Time Commitment:
Camps:This is role is full time for a duration of either the 5 day or 3 day camps. Mentoring Club: Four hours once a month of the third Saturday, September through May.
Song leader
T.R.A.C. Camps
Description: If you are able to play a guitar or keyboard, can "hold a tune in a bucket" and want to lead teens, we want to speak with you!
Time Commitment: This role is full time for a duration of 3 days.
Nurse
RFK Camps
T.R.A.C. Camps
Description: All camps need nurses who are able to dispense prescribed medications. Additionally, they give TLC to scrapes, cuts and bruises. Nursing license or physician license required. EMTs may serve also, but not as leads.
Time Commitment:
RFK Camps: This role is full time for a duration of 5 days.
TRAC Camps: This role is full time for a duration of 3 days.
Prayer Coordinator
T.R.A.C. Camps
Description: The prayer coordinator is at least 25 years old and is passionate in praying for FHIM, with gifts in recruiting and organization. They organize a list of prayer partners to pray for all staff, counselors, and campers, pass out prayer partner cards and make sure thank you notes are written and sent. Keeping requests confidential is a MUST!
Time Commitment: flexible
photographer
RFK Camps
T.R.A.C. Camps
Description: Capture the moments of camps and mentoring clubs, so kids can take home long-lasting memories in their scrapbooks. This volunteer role is great for people who own their own equipment and can get a lot of work done in a short amount of time. Multiple photographers/videographers are needed to capture all of fun times. This also entails, printing and sorting photos and creating a welcome home video for the kids and caregivers. Thought should be given for taking photos which can also be used in FHIM promotions.
Time Commitment: This role is full time should be shared by more than one person.
registration
RFK Camps
T.R.A.C. Camps
Description: Registration kicks off the beginning of camp. Are you creative? Have great ideas for fun times as campers are registering? Willing to greet caregivers and foster parents in Christ's name? If so, this will be a fun volunteer experience for you.
Time Commitment: Pre-camp planning takes 10-20 hours. Registration is the first day of camp and takes about 3 hours.
Social worker
RFK Camps
RFK Group Mentoring Club
T.R.A.C. Camps
FHIM Teen Mentoring
Description: All of our programs must have trained social workers who can provide guidance in times of need. Christian social workers play a pivotal role at camps and group mentoring events. They provide insight and wisdom to both the staff and kids & teens we serve.
Time Commitment: This role is full time for duration of camp or group mentoring event.
fundraising
FHIM
Description: Fostering Hope in Michigan needs to raise a $120,000 annually to host all of its programming. Our annual fundraiser brings in a large portion of our operational budget. We are seeking people who have experience hosting events, fundraisers or are willing to learn and assist with making our fundraisers a success. Email us at Info@FosteringHopeMi.org.
Time Commitment: varies each month. Fostering Hope in Michigan's annual fundraiser is held in April. Most of the fundraising efforts take place January - April.
Tech Team
RFK Camps
RFK Group Mentoring Club
T.R.A.C. Camps
FHIM Teen Mentoring
Description: the tech team prepares slides for worship using PowerPoint, sets up microphones, plays music and encourages kids to come up and help with the process all while making sure everything runs smooth.
Time Commitment: 4 hours a month for group mentoring events plus prep time. Time varies for camps.
Fostering Hope
In Michigan
(989) 492-0030
or
FosteringHopeMI.org
Fostering Hope in Michigan:
PO Box 1665
Midland, MI 48641-1665
Volunteer
Opportunities
Counselor
RFK Camps
T.R.A.C. Camps
Description: Counselors work directly with campers and are with them 24 hours a day. We look for men and women who are strong in their walk with Christ and who want to work directly with campers. There is one counselor for every two campers. RFK Camp counselors must be 18 years or older and TRAC Camp counselors must be at least 20 years of age.
Time Commitment: RFK Camps: This role is full time for a duration of 5 days. T.R.A.C. Camps: This role is full time for a duration of 3 days.
Bible Teacher
RFK Camp
RFK Group Mentoring Club
Description: Tells the Bible story at camps or Mentoring Club. Plans and collects any supplies to share the lessons with the kids in creative ways. Curriculum is provided by the national programs. This volunteer role is perfect for people who like to bring the Bible stories to life, sharing applications and connecting with the kids.
Time Commitment:
Camp: This is a full time commitment for the five day camp.
RFK Group Mentoring Club: Four hours on the third Saturday of the month at club, plus time planning and gathering supplies.
Activity Leader
RFK Camps
RFK Group Mentoring Club
T.R.A.C. Camps
FHIM Teen Mentoring
Director: Plans and gathers all supplies needed for activities for the program chosen. If possible, connecting activities to the theme. They are responsible for the Activity area and training the helpers. This is great for a creative/crafty volunteer.
Helpers: Assists the director in pre-camp planning and preparation of activities. Works with kids and teens in doing the activities. Assists in set up and clean up of the Activity area.
Time Commitment:
Camp:We ask for a full time commitment to camp, but volunteers may commute vs. stay overnight at camp.
Mentoring Clubs: 4 hours for group mentoring events plus time planning and gathering supplies.
Adventure Rec
RFK Camps
RFK Group Mentoring Club
T.R.A.C. Camps
FHIM Teen Mentoring
Director: Do you love to play games? Are you full of energy? We need one individual for each of our programs to plan and lead games, get our kids and teens involved and make sure everyone is encouraged to participate.
Helpers: Assist the Director in game set up, running the games and encouraging participation from kids and teens. Plus time for planning and gathering equipment.
Time Commitment:
Camp: We ask for a full time commitment to camp, but volunteers may commute vs. stay overnight at camp.
Mentoring Clubs: 4 hours for group mentoring events.
Plus time planning and gathering equipment.
Special Events
RFK Camps
Description: Love to plan parties? At camp, every kid gets to celebrate their birthday at an "Everybody's Birthday Party" with food, games and of course, cake and ice cream! Also, Tea Parties and Princess Parties for the girls! This role is perfect for people who like to plan games, food and decorations for birthday parties. Choose one or more parties to plan and host!
Time Commitment: this is a one-day volunteer commitment at camp plus planning and preparation.
Day Counselors
RFK Camps
T.R.A.C. Camps
Description: Day Counselors assist at camp during the day in the cabins and around camp. This position is especially useful if we have special needs campers. RFK Camp counselors must be 18 years and TRAC Camp counselors must be at least 20 years of age.
Time Commitment: RFK Camps: This is role is full time for a duration of 5 days. T.R.A.C. Camps: This role is full time for a duration of 3 days. Day Counselors may commute each day.
Administrator
RFK Group Mentoring Club
Description: Assists the Mentoring Director with administrative duties during the monthly club meeting.
Time Commitment: Four hours a month during the monthly club meeting on the third Saturday of the month. No camp experience necessary.
Teen Staff
RFK Camps Teen Helpers
Description: Teens ages 16-18 are encouraged to volunteer for RFK camp. Teens will be working around the camp to make sure all things run smoothly. Jobs at the two camps differ. Teen staff are examples for our campers and as such need to be solid in their faith.
Time Commitment: This role is full time for a duration of 5 days.
Challenge Course Leaders
T.R.A.C. Camps
Description: We need couples who are willing to work with groups as they go through the obstacles. As a couple, you will work with the lead facilitator to plan obstacle courses. This is not a physical challenge, but rather a way for us to lead through mental and semi-physical obstacles to overcome challenges. Everything we do is with a purpose! Must be at least 25 years of age.
Time Commitment: This role is full time for a duration of 3 days.
Mentoring Staff
RFK Group Mentoring Club
Description: Helps to make the monthly clubs run smoothly: set up, clean up and most importantly, hanging out with the kids, making sure each child feels special and cared for. This position is great for someone who wants to get involved and can only volunteer one day a month. Volunteer roles for ages 16+.
Time Commitment: 4 hours on the third Saturday, September through May.
Cooks
RFK Camp (July only)
RFK GroupMentoring Club
T.R.A.C. Camps
FHIM Teen Mentoring
Description: If you like to prepare meals for other people to enjoy, then we have several opportunities for you stir up your craft. Cooks prepare meals for group mentoring events and for RFK camp to keep everyone fueled. T.R.A.C. cooks help camp staff transport and serve food.
Time Commitment:
Mentoring: Time planning meals and gathering supplies. 5-6 hours on group mentoring events.
Camp: Requires a full-time role for the five days of camp.
Welcome Home Dinner
RFK Camps
T.R.A.C. Camps
Description: Be part of the welcome home team! When camp staff returns, we provide a meal for them and their families to celebrate the end of camp. This is a time for the volunteers to celebrate, share and encourage one another.
Time Commitment: This role is part time and varies based on planning, shopping and setting up and cooking.
Mentor
RFK Group Mentoring Club
FHIM Teen Mentoring
Description: One adult mentor is paired with one of our kids or teens from camp and becomes their safe friend. Mentors will be working with the kids in groups and/or during one-on-one meetings. Paperwork is required in order to provide documentation of time spent and accountability to keep everyone safe. This is for the security of the child, mentor and program. Mentors must have attended a camp of the age child/teen in which they would like to mentor.
Time Commitment:
RFK Group Mentoring Club: Four hours per month during the the monthly mentoring meetings.
FHIM Teen Mentoring: Four hours per month recommended which can include optional monthly meetings and required quarterly meetings.
Carpenters
RFK Camps
Description: If you like to build things with wood and can hit a nail square on the head, (or close) this is your calling. You will provide campers with guidance as they build items ranging from bug boxes to doll cradles.
Can't make it to camp but love working with wood? Use your woodworking skills to create kits for the kids and teens to put together, from your home workshop. Plans will be provided.
Time Commitment: Camp volunteers are to commit everyday for the 5-day camp. Volunteers may commute vs. staying overnight at camp.
FHIM Administration
Fostering Hope MI
Description: Sometimes you can't volunteer at one of the Fostering Hope in Michigan programs but you have a heart for making sure kids and teens get to attend. This volunteer opportunity is perfect if you have experience in grant writing, are able to reach out to the community with the message of Fostering Hope in Michigan, have a knack for community events or want to host your own fundraiser.
Time Commitment: varies depending on type of fundraiser.
Grandparents
RFK Camps
T.R.A.C. Camps
Description: These roles serve in much the same way that grandparents, aunts and uncles would in the “real world”. They come alongside counselors to help and lend support. They help by giving the counselors time away, making crafts, telling bedtime stories, going fishing and swimming. They are an extra set of arms for hugs and eyes for safety. They need to be patient, caring. Often described as the "best job at camp".
Time Commitment: RFK Camps: This is role is full time for a duration of 5 days. T.R.A.C. Camps: This role is full time for a duration of 3 days. Volunteers may commute vs. stay overnight at camp.
Social Media and Marketing
FHIM
Description: We need help spreading our message and looking for caring people who have skills in: marketing, advertising, creating marketing campaigns, social media, graphic design, copy writing and keeping our website current (WIX). Contact us at Marketing@FosteringHopeMI.org.
Time Commitment: varies each month depending on projects and marketing pieces that need to be created. Most of the work will be from home and you'll occasionally meet up with others to plan upcoming launches.
Host an outing
RFK Group Mentoring Club
FHIM Teen Mentoring
Description: If you own a business or have a place that you think the kids and mentors would enjoy coming to, let us know. Places we have visited in the past: horse ranch, ice skating, farm & hayrides, Tri-City Motor Speedway and Chippewa Nature Center.
Time Commitment: time it takes to set up and host the event.
LifeGuard
RFK Camp (July only)
Description: We have one certified lifeguard and can always use more to keep our campers and staff safe at the waterfront! This role is a perfect match for someone who loves being by the water and is a certified life guard.
Time Commitment: This role is full time for a duration of 5 days. Volunteers may commute vs. stay overnight at camp.
worship leader
RFK Camps
TRAC Camps
Description: Do you always want to burst out in song and dance? If so being a worship leader is the perfect fit. The worship leader gets the kids/teens involved during chapel or the monthly Mentoring Club meetings.
Time Commitment:
Camps:This is role is full time for a duration of either the 5 day or 3 day camps. Mentoring Club: Four hours once a month of the third Saturday, September through May.
Song leader
T.R.A.C. Camps
Description: If you are able to play a guitar or keyboard, can "hold a tune in a bucket" and want to lead teens, we want to speak with you!
Time Commitment: This role is full time for a duration of 3 days.
Nurse
RFK Camps
T.R.A.C. Camps
Description: All camps need nurses who are able to dispense prescribed medications. Additionally, they give TLC to scrapes, cuts and bruises. Nursing license or physician license required. EMTs may serve also, but not as leads.
Time Commitment:
RFK Camps: This role is full time for a duration of 5 days.
TRAC Camps: This role is full time for a duration of 3 days.
Prayer Coordinator
T.R.A.C. Camps
Description: The prayer coordinator is at least 25 years old and is passionate in praying for FHIM, with gifts in recruiting and organization. They organize a list of prayer partners to pray for all staff, counselors, and campers, pass out prayer partner cards and make sure thank you notes are written and sent. Keeping requests confidential is a MUST!
Time Commitment: flexible
photographer
RFK Camps
T.R.A.C. Camps
Description: Capture the moments of camps and mentoring clubs, so kids can take home long-lasting memories in their scrapbooks. This volunteer role is great for people who own their own equipment and can get a lot of work done in a short amount of time. Multiple photographers/videographers are needed to capture all of fun times. This also entails, printing and sorting photos and creating a welcome home video for the kids and caregivers. Thought should be given for taking photos which can also be used in FHIM promotions.
Time Commitment: This role is full time should be shared by more than one person.
registration
RFK Camps
T.R.A.C. Camps
Description: Registration kicks off the beginning of camp. Are you creative? Have great ideas for fun times as campers are registering? Willing to greet caregivers and foster parents in Christ's name? If so, this will be a fun volunteer experience for you.
Time Commitment: Pre-camp planning takes 10-20 hours. Registration is the first day of camp and takes about 3 hours.
Social worker
RFK Camps
RFK Group Mentoring Club
T.R.A.C. Camps
FHIM Teen Mentoring
Description: All of our programs must have trained social workers who can provide guidance in times of need. Christian social workers play a pivotal role at camps and group mentoring events. They provide insight and wisdom to both the staff and kids & teens we serve.
Time Commitment: This role is full time for duration of camp or group mentoring event.
fundraising
FHIM
Description: Fostering Hope in Michigan needs to raise a $120,000 annually to host all of its programming. Our annual fundraiser brings in a large portion of our operational budget. We are seeking people who have experience hosting events, fundraisers or are willing to learn and assist with making our fundraisers a success. Email us at Info@FosteringHopeMi.org.
Time Commitment: varies each month. Fostering Hope in Michigan's annual fundraiser is held in April. Most of the fundraising efforts take place January - April.
Tech Team
RFK Camps
RFK Group Mentoring Club
T.R.A.C. Camps
FHIM Teen Mentoring
Description: the tech team prepares slides for worship using PowerPoint, sets up microphones, plays music and encourages kids to come up and help with the process all while making sure everything runs smooth.
Time Commitment: 4 hours a month for group mentoring events plus prep time. Time varies for camps.