Volunteer
Today
A Call to Serve, Shepherd, and Support the Next Generation in Christ
Why
On-Site Volunteers Matter
On-site volunteers are essential to the heart of this retreat.
Your role is not peripheral. You are not “extra help.” You are part of the structure that allows students to feel safe, seen, and supported as they wrestle with identity, faith, and vulnerability.
You help:
• maintain a steady and caring adult presence
• guide small-group conversations
• reinforce expectations and boundaries
• create an environment where transformation can occur
In many cases, students will remember how they were treated as much as what they were taught.
Volunteer
Roles & Responsibilities
On-site volunteers may serve in a variety of roles, including:
• small-group or team leadership
• cabin supervision and support
• session logistics and flow
• student check-in and transitions
• general presence and pastoral care
Specific assignments will be made in advance and may shift as needed to ensure camper safety and smooth retreat operations.
Say Yes?
What Is being Asked If I
By serving as an on-site volunteer, you are being asked to:
• Donate your time for the full duration of the retreat
• Cover your own travel to and from the Nashville area. This is considered a donation in kind
• Participate in:
• Virtual training sessions provided in advance and completed on your own schedule
• In-person training early Friday morning prior to camper arrival
Training will cover:
• retreat expectations and volunteer roles
• camper safety, boundaries, and supervision
• how to escalate sensitive or serious situations
• mandatory reporting procedures
• how to lead with humility, discretion, and care
This training exists to protect campers, volunteers, and the integrity of the retreat.
Waivers
Please download the volunteer waivers using the button below, sign them, and then upload the completed documents in the following section to complete your volunteer registration.
Register
to Volunteer
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who Am I Ministries has applied for 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, and approval is currently pending.
• Once approved, donations in kind, including travel expenses, may become tax deductible
• Deductibility would be retroactive to the organization’s formation date, pending IRS approval
• Participants should consult their own tax professional regarding eligibility and documentation
While tax considerations may apply, this retreat is rooted first in calling, service, and obedience.
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There are many ways to support the mission. If volunteering isn’t the right fit, you can partner with us through giving. Visit our Donate page to learn how your support helps make camp accessible to more students.