Why Volunteer?

Help kids encounter God's love in a meaningful, lasting way.
Make an Eternal Impact
Join a joyful, faith-filled team that supports and uplifts each other.
Be Part of the Camp Family
Deepen your walk with Christ as you serve in a purpose-driven, Christ-centered environment.
Grow Spiritually
From meal prepping and setting up, campfire nights and games, and worship and creative activities -you'll love every moment.
Experience Camp Life

VOLUNTEER WIth Us
Be the Difference. Change Lives. Find Purpose.
At Camp Emmanuel OBX, we believe summer camp is more than just fun in the sun — it’s a place where kids grow in faith, make lifelong friends, and experience the love of Christ in unforgettable ways. And none of it happens without volunteers like you.
Whether you're local to the Outer Banks or traveling in with a heart to serve, we welcome helping hands, open hearts, and willing spirits to join our summer mission.

Summer Volunteer Positions
For our 2025 Summer Camp Season, we currently have three weeks of overnight camps that include volunteer opportunities.
Thank you for considering the opportunity to be apart of Camp Emmanuel! With the unwavering support of our dedicated staff and volunteers, we are able to offer life-changing experiences for students in rising grades 4th to 12th. Together, we can inspire and uplift our community—let's make a difference!
VolunTEER DAY STAFF
There are variety of opportunities for you to join us in missions as a volunteer to make our 3 weeks of camp run seamlessly. Whether helping on worship team or media, being a photographer for the day, helping prep dinner, or joining in for a fun afternoon activity, the possibilities to volunteer your time are endless.
Volunteer Roles
We have a variety of roles for all ages and skill levels, whether you're a student, retiree, parent, or ministry partner:
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Cabin Support & Mentorship
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Activity Leaders (Sports, Crafts, Music, etc.)
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Kitchen Helpers & Meal Prep
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Worship Team Musicians
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Setup/Cleanup Crew
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Medical Team Support (for licensed professionals)
Requirements
Volunteers will be required to complete the staff training in their area in preparation for summer camp. This will cover camp policies and expectations so you will come to camp suited up for a week of service! Along with this training, all staff and volunteers 16+ years of age will first be required to pass a background check and complete a sexual abuse awareness training (online module)
Ready to Join the Mission?
Come be a part of something special — a week at Camp Emmanuel changes lives forever, including yours.