Camp Volunteer Training May 2025

We’re always looking for volunteers to assist with our summer camps!

CFBG Camps -

Cape Fear Botanical Garden offers summer camps for children ages 4-14 with different week long and day camp themes. All our camps focus on fostering a love for nature with hands-on activities and outdoor explorations. We serve over 300 children in camp over the course of the whole summer and we could never do it without the help of volunteers!

Volunteering -

Volunteers can sign up for one or more camps. Summer Camp volunteers are role models to younger children, help with crafts and activities, clean up and setup from camp, pass out supplies, and support children with special needs. It's a great way to give back to your community, build your experience working with children, meet other volunteers, and enjoy a summer at the Garden.

Requirements -

Summer Camp volunteers must attend a camp volunteer training. The training will include a tour of the garden, safety guidance, and camp routines.

You must volunteer for the entire camp session that you select and be able to arrive 30 mins prior to camp start and stay 30 mins after the camp conclusion. There is a background check for volunteers over 18 years old. We would like volunteers to be at least 16 years old unless the volunteer is a returning camper. Volunteers must be at least 2 years older than the campers in the session they select.

Camp Schedule -

You can see the camp schedule at this link. There will also be a few additional camps offered for specific organizations like the Boys and Girls Club and Salvation Army. Volunteers will have the opportunity to sign up for camp sessions at the training or by email after the training. We would like 2 camp volunteers per camp.

T-Shirts -

Volunteers who commit to at least a full week of camp and register before May 12th will get a camp T-shirt of their choice.

Please register below for the camp volunteer training.

Thank you!

Your Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

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Phone Number*

What is your age? (If over 21, you may just put adult!)

What interests you in volunteering with our summer camps? Do you have any experience with CFBG camps or volunteering with children?

Are there any health concerns, special needs, or allergies that you would like our staff to know prior to volunteering?

Photo Permission I hereby grant permission to CFBG to use my photograph(s) in any print or web materials. I acknowledge the right of Cape Fear Botanical Garden to crop and format the photographs as necessary. I hereby agree to release and hold harmless CFBG, from and against any claims, damages or liability arising from or related to the use of photograph(s). I recognize that photo credit will be given at the placement of photograph(s) when possible. If the person is under 18, I certify that I am his/her parent or legal guardian and I give my consent without reservation to the foregoing on his/her behalf. (Please select 'Yes' if permission is granted).*

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Volunteer T-Shirt Size (Adult Sizes)

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Which training session will you attend?

May 7th 2-4pmMay 10th 10am-12pm