Jobs

Command Center Volunteer 

As a Command Center Volunteer, you play a vital role in ensuring the event runs smoothly by serving as the central hub for check-in, communication and assistance. 

NEW: Command Center volunteers need to provide and use their personal smart phone devices.

We'll be using a QR code system at the Command Center for check-in and sign-in that is accessible through your personal smart phone device. 

Your specific responsibilities will vary depending on the time of your 2-hour shift and may include:

• Welcome Role: Act as the first point of contact for attendees, setting a positive and friendly tone for the event. 

• Information Booth: Serve as the central source of information for attendees and volunteers. 

• Opening/Closing: If your shift is at the start or closing of the day's activities you will be responsible for opening or closing the command center.

  1. 1. • Opening: Pull out the required items from the ASCO Command Center bin, bracelets, parking passes, first aid kits, QR codes, etc.

        • Closing: Pack away command center items into the ASCO Command Center bin.

• Checking In Attendees: Greet and check in attendees as they arrive using your personal smart phone device. 

• Volunteer Sign-In: Assist volunteers in signing in for their shifts using your personal smart phone device and provide them with necessary instructions and materials.

• Providing Directions: Help attendees and volunteers navigate the camp by giving clear directions to various areas and activities.

• Lost and Found: Manage and organize the lost and found area to help attendees locate misplaced items.

• Traffic and Parking Coordination: Direct cars to the traffic control or parking lot and notify check-in staff of attendees' arrival.

• First Aid Kit Supply: Distribute first aid supplies from the provided kits as needed. 

• Shift Coordinator Support: Provide information about shift coordinators and assist volunteers in connecting with them.

• Walkie-Talkie Management: Ensure walkie-talkies are signed out, returned, and properly charged for continuous use.

• Committee Liaison: Communicate with ASCO committee members as needed to relay information or address issues.

Community Steward: 

Fire Pit Volunteer

Fire Community Stewards oversee the designated fire and surrounding area in the lower field, with Cedar Ridge responsible for constructing and lighting the fire.

 Your key responsibilities:

• Extinguishing the fire at the end of the night or as needed.

• Maintaining a safe environment, ensuring younger children are supervised by their parents.

• Monitoring that only the fire safety crew adds materials to the fire and preventing children from placing sticks or other objects into the flames.

• Cedar Ridge provides a lighter to use to light the fires. If preferred, Cedar Ridge staff can light the fires for volunteers.

A separate portable fire pit is available for marshmallow roasting. Children may only roast marshmallows with a parent present to assist them.

On Friday and Saturday, monitors may extend the fire beyond their designated shift if they wish, provided all attendees respect quiet hours and remain considerate of their neighbors.

Lower Grounds & Wooded Areas Volunteer

Community Stewards for the lower grounds and wooded trails near the river play a crucial role in maintaining a safe environment for all attendees. 

Please note: The grounds are uneven, with natural obstacles such as rocks, roots, and inclines. Monitors should take caution while moving around, especially in low-light conditions. Sturdy footwear is recommended for navigating these areas safely. A personal flashlight or headlamp when walking through wooded trails, particularly during nighttime shifts is recommended. 

Your key responsibilities:

• Serve as supportive eyes and ears around camp, helping look out for both people and the environment.

• Help maintain a safe, respectful, and well-cared-for space for all participants.

• Gently redirect unsafe, disrespectful, or inappropriate behavior when needed.

• Act in the best interest of the entire community while supporting a positive camp experience.

• Step in when necessary for safety concerns, potential harm, or property care issues.

• Support families and the community, recognizing that parents remain responsible for their children. 

• Support camp quiet hours to honor the needs of fellow campers and on-site residents. On Friday night, ensure all children, tweens, and teens return to their campsites or lodging by 11 PM. On Saturday night, the same expectation applies, with kids beginning to return by 11:30 PM. 

Your role is vital to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone on the lower grounds and wooded trails.

Upper Grounds & Wooded Areas Volunteer

Community Stewards for the upper grounds and wooded trails play a key role in ensuring a safe environment. 

Please note: The grounds are uneven, with natural obstacles such as rocks, roots, and inclines. Monitors should take caution while moving around, especially in low-light conditions. Sturdy footwear is recommended for navigating these areas safely. A personal flashlight or headlamp when walking through wooded trails, particularly during nighttime shifts is recommended. 

Your key responsibilities:

• Serve as supportive eyes and ears around camp, helping look out for both people and the environment.

• Help maintain a safe, respectful, and well-cared-for space for all participants.

• Gently redirect unsafe, disrespectful, or inappropriate behavior when needed.

• Act in the best interest of the entire community while supporting a positive camp experience.

• Step in when necessary for safety concerns, potential harm, or property care issues.

• Support families and the community, recognizing that parents remain responsible for their children. 

• Support camp quiet hours to honor the needs of fellow campers and on-site residents. On Friday night, ensure all children, tweens, and teens return to their campsites or lodging by 11 PM. On Saturday night, the same expectation applies, with kids beginning to return by 11:30 PM.

Your presence helps promote a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees.

Crafts Volunteer

The crafts station is located in the craft barn, on the upper grounds between the dining hall and the pool. ASCO coordinators supply a variety of materials and ideas to spark creativity and inspire participants. 

Your key responsibilities:

• Assisting children with starting their projects.

• Encouraging and inspiring creativity throughout their activities.

• Keeping workstations clean, organized, and inviting for all participants.

Your support ensures a fun and engaging experience for everyone at the arts and crafts station.

Meal Support Volunteer

As a meal support volunteer, help ensure the smooth operation of meal service at Cedar Ridge. Act as a point of contact for BCSS campers, addressing dining-related questions and relaying feedback to the ASCO dining hall coordinator. 

Your key responsibilities: Duties include assisting with the flow of mealtime, maintaining cleanliness in dining areas and beverage stations, sweeping as needed, and clearing any leftover dishes.

Note: Shifts for lunch and dinner on Saturday cover the full duration of the meals. Volunteers will have an opportunity to coordinate with other volunteers and their ASCO Meal Support coordinator to schedule a 30-minute break to enjoy their own meal.

Mid-Level Event Helper Volunteer

As a Mid-Level Event Helper at the All-School Camp Out (ASCO), you will play a key role in creating a fun, welcoming, and age-appropriate space for 5th–8th grade students to connect with their peers. This dedicated hangout time gives middle schoolers a chance to enjoy music, games, snacks, and social time without parents or younger siblings, fostering independence and community in a safe, supervised environment.

Your specific responsibilities will vary depending on the timing of your 2-hour shift and may include:

• Set-Up / Tear-Down Support

  • Early Shift: Assist with setting up the middle school hangout space, including games, seating, snack areas, music equipment, and activity stations.

  • Later Shift: Help with clean-up and tear-down of the space, including organizing supplies, disposing of trash, and returning equipment.

• Student Engagement

  • Actively engage with 5th–8th grade students in a friendly, approachable, and encouraging manner.

  • Help students feel included, welcomed, and comfortable in the space.
    
    

• Activity Facilitation

  • Support and facilitate games, group activities, and informal hangout options.

  • Encourage participation while respecting different comfort levels and social dynamics.
    
    

• Music & Atmosphere

  • Assist with music playback and basic DJ-style support (playlist control, volume adjustments, song requests as appropriate).

  • Help maintain a positive, energetic, and age-appropriate environment.
    
    

• Food & Beverage Support

  • Help serve snacks and drinks in an organized and safe manner.

  • Monitor snack areas to keep them stocked, clean, and orderly.
    
    

• Supervision & Safety

  • Provide general supervision of the space, helping ensure students follow expectations and feel safe.

  • Communicate concerns or issues to ASCO staff or shift coordinators as needed.
    
    

• Cleanliness & Organization

  • Assist with ongoing tidying during the event, including wiping tables, managing trash, and keeping the space presentable.
    
    

The middle school hangout must be supervised at all times during the designated session. Volunteers should be prepared to adapt to the energy of the group and support both structured and unstructured activities.

Note: Volunteers in this role should enjoy interacting with middle school–aged students, be comfortable engaging socially, and bring a positive, flexible, and upbeat attitude. A sense of humor and willingness to jump in where needed are highly valued.

Basically: 

“They’re the vibe manager fr.”

They pull up with snacks, games, and music and make sure nobody ruins it. They handle the snack situation (no one’s hoarding, no one’s starving), keep the games moving so it doesn’t get boring, and control the aux so the playlist actually hits. If the music’s fire or goes hard, they let it play. If not, they switch it.

They don’t yap or act like a teacher. If you’re doing your thing, they’re like, “you’re good.” If something’s weird, they fix it low-key so it doesn’t turn into drama. If you suggest a game or song and it works? That’s a W.

They’re not trying to be cool — they’re just valid. High-key, if the vibes are good, they don’t mess with anything. They just let us chill, eat snacks, and hang out without parents hovering. If they weren’t there? It would fall apart. Bet.

Sports & Activities: 

Dining Hall/Fireside Room Volunteer

The dining hall/fireside room is open on Saturday evening for children and families to have a place in doors to hang out. Monitors for the dining hall play a crucial role in ensuring a safe, respectful, and enjoyable environment for all attendees using the space in the evenings.

Your key responsibilities:

• Oversee the activities happening in the dining hall at night, where kids and families gather to chat, play board games, and enjoy snacks they have brought.

• Ensure that attendees stay out of the dining side area of the hall. Designated rope dividers provide clear markers and separate the the fireside room from the dining area. 

• Remind attendees to clean up after themselves and maintain the cleanliness of shared spaces.

• If a spill occurs, promptly clean it up to prevent slips and maintain a tidy area.

• Maintain a friendly presence while ensuring a respectful and safe atmosphere for all guests in the dining hall.

Note: Coffee and hot water dispensers, tea packets, sugar packets, napkins, and other setup items are not available during this time to children or teens without thier adult present to monitor them.

Game Room Attendant Volunteer

The game room, located on the lower level of the dining hall, is a key part of the camp's scheduled activities. It operates only under the supervision of designated volunteers and remains closed when unattended.

Your key responsibilities: opening and closing the game room, using the provided signage to indicate its status. While children are present, remain inside the game room. 

Games may be borrowed from the game room but must be returned by Sunday morning with all pieces accounted for. This role ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone using this space.

Note: If no children are using the space, relax on the nearby grass but stay close enough to reopen the room if needed.

River Monitor Volunteer

River monitors are stationed in a designated area near the river, with a minimum of three volunteers per shift. As a river monitor, your role is to provide additional supervision and ensure safety. Please note that monitors are not lifeguards and do not replace the responsibility of adults supervising their children, tweens, or teens.  

Your key responsibilities:

• Ensure the river area is opened and closed appropriately by adjusting the trail sign to "OPEN" when monitors are present and "CLOSED" during meal times or at the end of the day.

• Monitor behavior to ensure children are conducting themselves safely, including refraining from pushing or throwing rocks.

• Confirm that younger children are always accompanied by an adult.

• Remind participants using rafts or entering the river that they must remain under their own adult supervision.

Your presence helps maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone near the river.

Slip N Slide Monitor: Lookout Hill

As a Slip ‘n Slide Volunteer at the All-School Camp Out (ASCO), you assist in ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for attendees. Volunteers in this role work closely with a Cedar Ridge employee to facilitate the smooth operation of the activity.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Line Management: Help attendees move efficiently through the line, ensuring an orderly flow.

• Supporting Attendees: Assist attendees who may feel nervous or hesitant about participating, offering encouragement and support.

• Group Coordination: Facilitate groups of attendees who wish to go down the slide together, helping them organize as needed.

• Safety Oversight: Work with the Cedar Ridge employee to maintain a safe environment by ensuring all participants follow the established rules and guidelines.

• Activity Support: Provide assistance to the Cedar Ridge employee as directed, helping ensure the activity operates smoothly and efficiently.

This role is essential for creating a fun, safe, and memorable experience for all participants.

Soccer & Volleyball Volunteer

Soccer and team sports take place on the lower field, while volleyball, tetherball, and basketball are located on the upper grounds. Cedar Ridge provides most of the sporting equipment, including soccer balls, volleyballs, and gaga pit balls. Volunteers ensure equipment remains in its designated area when not in use: volleyballs stay on the sand court until dusk, and basketballs remain on the basketball court.

Your key responsibilities: include overseeing sports activities and ensuring equipment is properly handled. 

Note: If no children are participating, volunteers may engage in games themselves or relax in their designated area.

Capture The Flag Volunteer

Each team has two adult volunteers to facilitate the game. One volunteer is stationed near the neutral zone, while the other oversees both the flag area and the jail. Their primary role is to ensure all players follow the rules, stay safe, and have fun. In addition to monitoring gameplay, volunteers can help track enemy movements, alert players when the flag has been grabbed, and provide general coaching to keep the game fair and engaging. 

• Game Setup (8:15 PM):

  • Assemble glow stick bracelets.

  • Set up flags, jails, and neutral zone using cones or rope.

  • Divide territories for the teams.

• Game Start (8:30 PM):

  • Gather players and split them into two teams as evenly as possible.

  • Distribute glow bracelets (one color per team).

  • Explain the game rules and objectives.

• Gameplay:

  • Players attempt to capture the enemy flag and return it to their base.

  • Players can be tagged in enemy territory and sent to jail.

  • Jail rescues occur when teammates reach and link hands with a prisoner.

  • No "puppy guarding" within 10 yards of the flag or jail.

• Game End (9:15 PM or when too dark):

  • Announce the end of the game.

  • Help gather equipment and glow sticks.

Your key responsibilities: Keep the game fair, safe, and fun while ensuring all kids get a chance to play.

Traffic Control/Parking:

Entrance Volunteer

The camp entrance is the first point of arrival for families attending the event. Traffic control volunteers stationed at the entrance help ensure vehicles enter the property safely and efficiently while keeping traffic flowing smoothly toward the Command Center for check-in.

Your role is to welcome guests, provide clear direction, and help maintain an organized arrival process so that families can begin their campout experience safely and stress-free.

Your key responsibilities:

• Welcoming arriving families and guests to the event in a friendly and positive manner.

• Directing vehicles to the Command Center for check-in and event wristband distribution.

• Requesting that guests remain in their vehicles while approaching the Command Center to keep traffic moving safely and avoid congestion.

• Reminding families to have their event QR code ready for quick check-in at the Command Center.

• Reminding attendees to have their snacks ready for the Mid-Level Event if they are participating.

• Helping maintain a safe and organized traffic flow at the camp entrance.

Service Road Volunteer

The driveway connecting the upper and lower grounds allows only one-way vehicle traffic at a time. Traffic control volunteers are stationed at either end of the driveway and equipped with walkie-talkies to coordinate vehicle movement.

Your key responsibilities:

• Ensuring vehicles adhere to the 5 mph speed limit.

• Enforcing the parking plan and preventing unauthorized vehicle movements.

• Reminding attendees to move their vehicles to the designated parking lot (located one driveway north of the main entrance) after unloading on the lower field.

Return the walkie-talkie to the Command Center at the end of the shift. ASCO team members provide support and guidance as needed.

Upper Parking Lot Volunteer

The role of Parking Attendant is essential for ensuring smooth traffic flow and efficient use of the grass field parking lot, located one entrance past the main entrance of Camp Cedar Ridge. 

Your key responsibilities:

• Directing Attendees: Welcome arriving attendees and guide them to available parking spaces. A diagram and preferred parking outline of the field will be provided to help ensure the lot is used efficiently to accommodate the maximum number of vehicles. 

• Traffic Management: Help manage traffic to prevent congestion and maintain a steady flow of vehicles entering and exiting the parking area.

• Communication: Provide clear, friendly instructions to drivers, and coordinate with other volunteers and event organizers as needed.

• Camper Assistance: Answer any questions attendees may have about parking or event logistics, offering assistance when needed.

Your role helps create a positive first impression for attendees and ensures smooth operations throughout the event.