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2025 Short-Term Camp Encourage Volunteer Opportunities signup sheet
We are SO delighted that you are interested in volunteering at this year's camp sessions. Our camps take place at Heartland Retreat Center, located in Parkville, MO. Our office is in the Westport area.
Below, we've listed opportunities to serve at Camp Encourage that do not require the full week time commitment.
Should you have any trouble finding us that day (or should anything change), feel free to call or text Aimee Gorrow at 816.419.7196.
To sign up, select a row below
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Assist Camp Encourage staff with unloading supplies at our CAMPGROUNDS (16965 RT-45, Parkville, MO 64152)
Friday, March 21, 2025 (5:30pm-7:00pm)
Koben R.,
Reyne R.,
William G.,
Melissa J.,
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Bring your group of 8-10 volunteers to hold "Encouraging Signs" and wave at / welcome our campers as they arrive on the campgrounds
Saturday, March 22, 2025 (9:20am-11:30am)
Katie R.,
FULL
Assist Camp Encourage staff with the camper check-in process (taking forms, serving as "floater" or traffic director).
Saturday, March 22, 2025 (9:00am-11:30am)
Schylon K.,
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3
Assist Camp Encourage staff with loading supplies at our CAMPGROUNDS (16965 RT-45, Parkville, MO 64152)
Sunday, March 23, 2025 (2:00pm-5:00pm)
DEBORAH A.,
Mauria S.,
James M.,
Noah M.,
Tommy H.,
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Assist Camp Encourage staff with unloading supplies at our WESTPORT OFFICE PLEASE NOTE: Times may be approximate based on when our moving crew departs the campground. A Camp Encourage staff member will text you when we leave and we will arrive at the Westport office about 30 minutes later. (4025 Central St, KCMO 64111))
Sunday, March 23, 2025 (5:30pm-6:30pm)
Kent Y.,
Kent Y.,
Kent Y.,
3
3
Assist Camp Encourage staff with unloading supplies at our CAMPGROUNDS (16965 RT-45, Parkville, MO 64152)
Wednesday, June 11, 2025; 2:00pm-5:00pm
Justin G.,
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5
Bring your group of 8-10 volunteers to hold "Encouraging Signs" and wave at / welcome our campers as they arrive on the campgrounds
Thursday, June 12, 2025; 11:20am-1:30pm
Thomas P.,
Heather O.,
FULL
Assist Camp Encourage staff with the camper check-in process (taking forms, serving as "floater" or traffic director).
Thursday, June 12, 2025; 11:15am-1:30pm
Amy B.,
5
5
Assist Camp Encourage staff with loading supplies at our CAMPGROUNDS (16965 RT-45, Parkville, MO 64152)
Sunday, June 15, 2025; 8:30am-noon
Leslie C.,
Leslie C.,
Doug V.,
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3
Assist Camp Encourage staff with unloading supplies at our CAMPGROUNDS (16965 RT-45, Parkville, MO 64152)
Friday, July 25, 2025; 2:00pm-5:00pm
julien H.,
Jennifer G.,
Nocholi F.,
Erin O.,
Katie S.,
Chris B.,
FULL
Bring your group of 4-5 volunteers to hold "Encouraging Signs" and wave at / welcome our campers as they arrive on the campgrounds
Saturday, July 26, 2025; 11:20am-1:30pm
Jeremy K.,
FULL
Bring your group of 4-5 volunteers to hold "Encouraging Signs" and wave at / welcome our campers as they arrive on the campgrounds
Saturday, July 26, 2025; 11:20am-1:30pm
1
1
Assist Camp Encourage staff with the camper check-in process (taking forms, serving as "floater" or traffic director.
Saturday, July 26, 2025; 11:20am-1:30pm
Kassie P.,
FULL
Assist Camp Encourage staff with loading supplies at our CAMPGROUNDS (16965 RT-45, Parkville, MO 64152)
Tuesday, July 29, 2025; 8:30am-noon
Josh M.,
Sarah L.,
Mark L.,
Selena M.,
Tyler B.,
Brendon M.,
FULL
Bring your group of 8-10 volunteers to hold "Encouraging Signs" and wave at / welcome our campers as they arrive on the campgrounds
Saturday, September 6, 2025; 9:20am-11:30am
1
1
Assist Camp Encourage staff with the camper check-in process (taking forms, serving as "floater" or traffic director.
Saturday, September 6, 2025; 9:00am-11:30am
Laurie E.,
Josie B.,
Mike B.,
1
1
Assist Camp Encourage staff with loading supplies at our CAMPGROUNDS (16965 RT-45, Parkville, MO 64152)
Sunday, September 7, 2025; 2:00pm-5:00pm
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