VOLUNTEER/VISITOR INFORMATION

Are you someone who genuinely loves to facilitate the growth of young minds? If so, CKBY is the place for you! Our volunteers are the backbone of our ability to welcome school groups for field trips, ensuring our facilities (KinderWoods & Walking Trails) are up kept, conduct team building for businesses/organizations and so much more. We would love to have you join or amazing volunteer team.

Day in the Life of a KinderWoods Keeper. . .

A self-preserving volunteer group responsible for the upkeep and preservation of the KinderWoods play area and camp as a whole, the group aims at bringing the community together through a shared interest in service and love for CKBY! Since KinderWoods is one of our most loved and used spaces at camp, our KinderWoods Keepers have an important role through direct service (mulching, weeding, and general beautification) of the play area along with contributing input regarding play elements, signage, and promotion of the area.

Day in the Life of a Volunteer Educator. . .

Whether you are in college, retired, a stay at home parent, anyone in between, and if you love educating children anywhere from the ages 3-18, our volunteer educator opportunities may be the perfect fit for you. We cater to Pre-K through Early Middle School aged students typically and on occasion High School students. Arrival of school groups can range from 9am to 10am with the field trip lasting 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Field trip stations/materials are set up prior to your arrival by our staff members to ensure that you feel confident and prepared to teach the students.

Prior to a school field trip, you will be walked through how to conduct each of the stations (ex. Animal Tracks, Creek Study, Literature & Craft, Seasonal Changes, Camouflage/Mimicry in Butterflies, etc.) by our Environmental Educator Lilly Smith. After receiving an overview of the stations, you will then be provided the opportunity to shadow a seasoned volunteer educator during a field trip. Once comfortable with the information, you will then “graduate” to conducting the field trip station yourself.

GET INVOLVED

Volunteer: call (434-384-5732) or email Gage (programs@ckby.org)
(Grounds/Maintenance, Day of Caring, Events, Educator for school field trips)

Volunteer & Visitor Safety Acknowledgment

 Volunteer/Visitor Assumption of Risk, Waiver of Liability

  • I attest that I am not experiencing any symptoms of illness such as a fever, cough, or shortness of breath. If I develop these symptoms, I agree that I will cancel my volunteer shift/visit before arriving at the Camp Kum-Ba-Yah, as far in advance as possible.

  • I am aware that I must follow the safety and hygiene protocols that have been implemented by Camp Kum-Ba-Yah and that are posted on site for my review.

Assumption of Risk, Release, and Waiver of Liability

Volunteers: I acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to Camp Kum-Ba-Yah’s volunteer program. I understand that the scope of my relationship with Camp Kum-Ba-Yah is limited to a volunteer position and that I do not expect to receive any monetary compensation in return for services provided by me; that Camp Kum-Ba-Yah will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment; and that I am responsible for my own insurance coverage in the event of illness or personal injury as a result of my services to Camp Kum-Ba-Yah. I understand that my volunteer activities with Camp Kum-Ba-Yah may include activities that could be hazardous to me, including but not limited to packing, loading, unloading, and carrying heavy items; transportation to and from work sites; and exposure to people with infectious diseases. I fully understand and know there are inherent risks associated with my volunteer activities. I hereby assume the risk of bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment, and property damage resulting from my volunteer activities, even if resulting from the negligence of Camp Kum-Ba-Yah or its officers, directors, employees, or agents.

Volunteers & Visitors: This assigned agreement confirms that I have been informed and recognize that there are risks to which I may be exposed while visiting Camp Kum-Ba-Yah that could result from outdoor activity, such as but not limited to falling, slipping, injuries resulting from uneven terrain, and colliding to cause injury. Personal injuries or accidents such as sprains, broken bones, insect bites, and other incidents could occur. I hereby release, discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold Camp Kum-Ba-Yah harmless from and waive on behalf of myself and my heirs and personal representatives and any minors I am responsible for who volunteer with me, any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, and compensation for damage or loss to myself and/or property that any act may cause, or failure to act of Camp Kum-Ba-Yah, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any activities with, or for Camp Kum-Ba-Yah. I understand that this release discharges Camp Kum-Ba-Yah from any liability or claim that I or my heirs, personal representatives, or minors I am responsible for may have against Camp Kum-Ba-Yah concerning any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment, or property damage that may arise from or in connection with my activities. This liability waiver release extends to Camp Kum-Ba-Yah with all its officers, directors, affiliates, employees, and agents.

I agree that this release will be governed by Virginia law and that the exclusive venue for any dispute arising from this release will be a court of competent jurisdiction sitting in Lynchburg, Virginia.