Thank you for considering helping at Laurel! We hope that with many hands, we will have lighter work all the way around!
Laurel Camp Community Jobs
Remember to sign up for a Camp Job when you register
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Small Group Leader
This is a good one for campers who have come to Laurel before and already know some of the ropes. Lead an afternoon or evening sharing group. Provide support and structure for the group. In-camp training and support is provided for this role.
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Teen Group Leader
Teen Group Leader is similar to Small Group Leader. You are also responsible for supervising all the teens assigned to you during group time.
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Medic
Make sure the first aid kit is up to date. Add expired items to shoppers list or go out and buy the items yourself (you will be reimbursed). Attend to minor injuries with reassurance and love and know when a trip to the ER is necessary. Must have CPR certification.
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Lecturer/Presenter
Give a lecture or presentation one morning on a spiritually enriching topic or a life experience relevant to the week’s theme.
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Fire Builder and Supervisor
Self explanatory! Keep the fire pit clear of debris and children.
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Altar Builder
Recruit a merry band of muscles to find stones from around camp to build into the altar on Sunday. Alter the altar if needed through the week (most likely Thursday afternoon if at all). This job usually requires moving stones. You will also need to ensure the stones are back where you found them before Closing camp chore activities.
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Altar Decorator
Find neat stuff to decorate the altar. Flowers may not be picked in camp, so leave the camp if you wish to pick or purchase flowers. On Thursday afternoon, the altar is often rebuilt and redecorated for Holy Supper.
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Sandman
Night owls, please apply! At the appointed time (usually midnight), chase all campers out of the kitchen and dining hall and lock up for the night.
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Kitchen Laundry Washer
Each day, take dirty kitchen cloths from under the sinks and wash them in the machine by the main bathrooms. Put clean clothes back under the sink in the appropriately labeled basket.
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Drink Area Organizer
Refill orange jugs as needed; use a variety of water and juices. Empty overflow trays and wipe up spills. Tidy up drink area and restock paper products as needed.
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Coffeepot Watcher
Check on coffee pots: each one must be full or unplugged (watch for empties left on). No more than two can brew at once without tripping the circuit breaker
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Lecture Coffee
After Morning Worship, take one coffee pot and a tray of coffee accessories to set up the Rec Hall. Return these items to the Dining Hall after lectures are done.
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Snack Coordinators
Morning Snack-Dir: During the kids morning program, set out a snack as directed by the Kitchen Manager.
Afternoon Snack-Dir: During the mid-afternoon, set out a snack as directed by the Kitchen Manager.
Evening Snack-Dir: (Afternoon group recommended.) During the evening kids groups, set out a snack as directed by the Kitchen Manager.
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Holy Supper Bread Baker
During the afternoon on Wednesday or Thursday, make and bake unleavened bread for Holy Supper. The cook has the recipe.
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Afternoon Buyer
Check with the Kitchen Manager/ Kitchen Staff after lunch to see what supplies are on the shopping list for the day. Purchase items in town. Turn over receipts to the Treasurer for reimbursement.
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Dumpster Runner
Empty kitchen and dining hall trash cans. Replace bags with new liners. Run full trash bags to the dumpster.
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Morning Bell Ringer
Get yourself up before 7:00 am by any means necessary. Get the big bell from the kitchen and walk-through camp (within 10 yards of each cabin) ringing the bell to wake the sleepy-heads. Finish by 7:20am
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Craft Wizard
Try your best to keep the craft area tidy. Encourage older kids and adults to clean up after themselves and encourage artists to take their finished works back to their cabins. Move projects off the dining tables before meal times.
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Lost & Found Watch
Create a Lost & Found box and place it on the back porch of the Dining Hall- Kitchen Staff likely has an old box to donate. Keep an eye on the Lost & Found for valuable items (car keys, cell phones). Announce such finds after Morning Worship. Try to keep the Lost & Found area somewhat neat.
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Talent Show Emcee
Keep a list of acts with you during the days leading up to the show. Order the show for maximum entertainment. If necessary, limit participants to one act..