GET INVOLVED

Volunteer with NLC

New Life Camp is able to have a wide variety of programs and events because of our wonderful volunteers. If you are interested in getting involved, please take a look at some of our volunteer opportunities.

Camp Volunteers

Leaders-in-Training (LIT)

Our Leaders in Training (LIT) program is for students ages 13-18 who have a desire to volunteer at New Life Camp during the year, and who may also be interested in serving on our summer staff in future years. It is a great addition to any college application, scholarship application, or job application.

Dates & Pricing for 2024

  • Summer Camp 2024
  • Registration opens: October 3, 2023 @ 10am
  • Deadline to Register: February 16, 2024
  • Cost: $55 (includes: T-shirt, meals during orientation and time(s) of service, snacks during time(s) of service, and completion of training certificate)
  • Application, Manual and Test Posted Online: February 27, 2024
  • Deadline to Complete Application, Manual, and Test: March 26, 2024
  • LIT Summer Camp Week Assignments emailed to applicants: April 26, 2024
  • We will also email those who will not be used on the same date
  • LIT Orientation: May 5, 2024 from 3:00-8:00pm

School Year Events (Fall 2024-Spring 2025)

  • School Year Events that we use LIT’s for are LEARN Clubs, Retreats, and SN@C.
  • No registration is necessary, but complete the contact form below, so we can give you access to our application and details.
  • Application, Manual, and Test Posted Online: February 27, 2024
  • Invitation to School Year Events: coming in August
  • Invitation to Retreats: coming in September
  • Invitation to Saturday Nights @ Camp: coming in October

Application, Manual and Test

  • Individual must reapply and take the test each year to participate, regardless of whether they are new or returning.
  • LIT Materials (Manual, Application & Test): this page is password-protected.  The password is only sent to those who registered for our Summer Camp LIT orientation or emailed us for applying for School Year Events above.

LIT Roles

  • Summer Camp 2024
    • Overnight Counselor in Training (OCIT) – shadows a counselor to receive training and experience (Sun 3:00pm-Fri 6:30pm; stays overnight).
    • Day Camp Counselor in Training (DCIT)- shadows a counselor to receive training and experience (Mon-Thu 7:40am-6:00pm, Friday 7:40am – 6:30pm; does not stay overnight).
    • Program Staff in Training (PSIT) – shadows the program staff, receives training and experience, and performs various jobs around camp (Sun 3:00pm-Fri 6:30pm; stays overnight)
  • School Year Events Fall 2024-2025
    • These are the available roles for SN@C and LEARN Clubs:
    • Counselors in Training (CIT) – shadows a counselor to receive training and experience.
    • Program Staff in Training (PSIT) – shadows the program staff, receives training and experience, and performs various jobs around camp.

Kitchen Volunteers

  • Our Kitchen Volunteers are a GIFT to us! Preparing meals for 200-250 campers/day (plus summer staff & volunteers), we couldn’t do camp without them.
  • We would love your help if you are able to commit to:
    • 1 or 2 meals
    • 1 meal/week for the majority of the summer
    • 1 day/week for the majority of the summer

Campus Beautification

  • Various jobs and projects around camp are constantly needing help from volunteers! Whether you are interested in a recurring role or a one-time project, we would love your help. For more information, please email our Director of Campus & Facility Operations.
  • Past projects include: upkeep of soccer fields by mowing and painting lines, pruning plants, leaf cleanup, caulking the log cabin, installing wooden support slats on bunkbeds, plumbing, changing air filters, repairing utility vehicles and much more!

New Life Basketball League

Referee

  • Applicants must be 13 or older.
  • The Applicant must go through an application screening and background check.
  • Referees should possess the following skills:
    • Love & Acceptance of ALL Involved
    • Gentleness
    • Positivity
    • A Functional Basketball IQ
    • The Referee should have a reputation of strong character and conduct on and off campus.
    • If a Referee officiates 6 or more games during the season, they will receive 50% off of one child’s fee next season.
  • Time commitment is 1-6 weeks: 1 hour per week
  • Referee Training: March 11th @ 10am

Head Coach

  • Applicants must be 16 or older.
  • The Applicant must go through an application screening and background check.
  • Head Coaches should possess the following skills:
    • Discretion
    • Love & Acceptance of ALL Involved.
    • Ability to Carry out a Provided Practice Plan
    • Commitment
    • Good Communication
    • Gentleness
    • Passion for Guiding Children
    • Positivity
    • Service
    • Sportsmanship
  • Although the Coach should be competitive, the Coach should also understand that basketball is a game. Games are meant to be fun. The Coach should be emotionally stable and not given to arguments or bouts of anger revolving around sports.
  • The Coach should have a reputation of strong character and conduct on and off campus.
  • A coach’s manual must be read and signed prior to the season. Training sessions are offered to prepare coaches.
  • If a Head Coach has children in the league, one child can play for free.
  • Time commitment is 9 weeks: 2 hours per week
  • Coaches Training: February 23rd @ 7pm

Assistant Coach

  • Applicants must be 13 or older.
  • The Applicant must go through the application screening and background check.
  • Assistant coaches should possess the following skills:
    • Discretion
    • Love & Acceptance of All Involved
    • Gentleness
    • Positivity
    • Sportsmanship
  • The Assistant Coach should also understand that basketball is a game. Games are meant to be fun. The Assistant Coach should be emotionally stable and not given to arguments or bouts of anger revolving around sports.
  • The Assistant Coach should have a reputation of strong character and conduct on and off campus.
  • Time commitment is 9 weeks: 2 hours per week

Team Parent

  • Volunteer for your child’s team.
  • Assist the head coach by sending out email reminders, organizing snacks and drinks for the players and covering game day responsibilities.

Scorekeeping and Clock Keeping

  • Anyone 13 years or older can help by tracking score, running the clock, keeping fouls, and alternating possessions.