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2026: Heartland Retreat Center: Short-Term Camp Encourage Volunteer Opportunities signup sheet
We are SO delighted that you are interested in volunteering at this year's camp sessions. These camps will 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.
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Assist Camp Encourage staff with unloading supplies at our CAMPGROUNDS (16965 RT-45, Parkville, MO 64152)
Friday, March 20, 2026 (5:30pm-7:00pm)
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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 21, 2026 (9:20am-11:30am)
Jennifer B.,
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Assist Camp Encourage staff with the camper check-in process (taking forms, serving as "floater" or traffic director).
Saturday, March 21, 2026 (9:00am-11:30am)
Matthew B.,
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Assist Camp Encourage staff with unloading supplies at our CAMPGROUNDS (16965 RT-45, Parkville, MO 64152)
Wednesday, June 10, 2026; 2:30pm-5:00pm
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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
Thursday, June 11, 2026; 11:20am-1:30pm
Jennifer B.,
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Assist Camp Encourage staff with the camper check-in process (taking forms, serving as "floater" or traffic director).
Thursday, June 11, 2026; 11:15am-1:30pm
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Assist Camp Encourage staff with unloading supplies at our CAMPGROUNDS (16965 RT-45, Parkville, MO 64152)
Friday, July 24, 2026; 2:30pm-5:00pm
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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, July 25, 2026; 11:20am-1:30pm
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Assist Camp Encourage staff with the camper check-in process (taking forms, serving as "floater" or traffic director.
Saturday, July 25, 2026; 11:20am-1:30pm
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Assist Camp Encourage staff with unloading supplies at our CAMPGROUNDS (16965 RT-45, Parkville, MO 64152)
Friday, October 9, 2026 (5:30pm-7:00pm)
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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, October 10, 2026; 9:20am-11:30am
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Assist Camp Encourage staff with the camper check-in process (taking forms, serving as "floater" or traffic director.
Saturday, October 10, 2026; 9:00am-11:30am
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