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FOCUS offers many opportunities for volunteers. Volunteers can be as young as 14 years old and there programs to use your talents all year long. Complete the volunteer application to be considered for a volunteer opportunity.

"My summer is not complete without volunteering for FOCUS Camp - I love seeing the same campers each year!"

Volunteer Eligibility:

  • Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.
  • Age 18 and older will need to complete a background check prior to volunteering.
  • FOCUS provides programs for our kiddos and siblings. For the safety of our kiddos and volunteers, FOCUS volunteers must be able to stay alert and react appropriately throughout their volunteer commitment. If you are unsure if this volunteer opportunity is for you, feel free to reach out to us to ask for more details. Email [email protected].

Please complete our Volunteer Application to start receiving volunteer information and to be eligible to volunteer at FOCUS programs.

Volunteer Opportunities

Camp Hollywood

  • Week-long, summer day camps for kids/young adults.  Activities include arts & crafts, science experiments, cooking, recreation, and music
  • 5 hours each day (Monday-Friday)
  • Volunteers encourage campers in activities and help group leaders make sure that campers are safe and having fun
  • Learn more about Camp Hollywood Here.

Overnight Camps

  • Camp retreat for teens and young adults at an adaptive and modern campsite with air conditioned cabins and great food.  Campers enjoy rock climbing, archery, boating, arts & crafts, zip-line, and more.  (Octoberfest: 1 day overnight camp & Camp Infinity: 5 day overnight camp
  • Must be 18+ to Volunteer.
  • Volunteer counselors are needed to help campers participate throughout the week in all aspects, including activities, meal time, hygiene, etc.
  • Learn more about Overnight Camps Here.

Respite

  • Respite Care is a wonderful time for children to enjoy free play, music therapy, and extra attention from FOCUS caregivers and volunteers. Activities include arts & crafts, recreation, and music
  • 5 hours total
  • Volunteers encourage kids in activities and help staff make sure that kids are safe and having fun
  • Learn more about Extra Special Saturday Respite Here.

Swim Team

  • FOCUS Adaptive Swim Team (FAST Fins) concentrates on perfecting swim strokes, improving stamina, developing team skills, building self-confidence, following verbal commands, and increasing fitness.
  • Weekly 1 hour practices (spring & fall)
  • Under the supervision of head coaches, volunteers provide instruction and make sure that swimmers are practicing safely.  Volunteers provide encouragement and coaching to swimmers during hour-long practices
  • Learn more about Swim Team Here.

Special Events

  • Events like Daddy Daughter Dance, Boo-B-Que, Family Valentine's Dance and other weekend events.
  • Typically 2-4 Hours.
  • Volunteers help set up, encourage kids in activities, break down event.

We are always looking for help in the office to help with marketing, social media, mailers, and other office and behind the scenes activities.

Volunteers Help Make Everyday Life Better!

Email [email protected] or call 770-234-9111 if you have questions!

Apply Today!