Volunteering at RADC


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We are a 100% volunteer-run camp and rely on our adult volunteers to support creating an enriching and safe experience for all of our campers and program aides. NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE OR KNOWLEDGE OF GIRL SCOUTS IS NECESSARY. Many of our volunteers are NOT Girl Scout leaders – all you need is the desire to be fully present with the girls and have fun!
Why should you volunteer at Rainbow Adventure Day Camp?
  • One camper fee discount for registration for your camper.
  • For troop leaders, day camp is a great place to get new program ideas, learn new skills, and work with a different group of girls, or different grade-level of girls.
  • For moms of early-elementary campers, you can get to know our fabulous Program Aides and gain insights into the middle school and high school experience.
  • It’s rewarding to watch the campers gain confidence by trying new things, making new friends, and building on traditions.
  • IT’S FUN!!
  • Learn more about volunteering at camp by reading Nightingale's camp advice

There are lots of ways to help

Volunteers needed are for supervising the units while Program Aides are leading activities.  We also are in need of a health supervisor that requires a short online training provided by GSWW.
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Usually girls are not placed in the same unit as a volunteer from their family, so that each girl and parent can go home telling their own amazing stories.

Requirements

All positions require a background check (valid for two years) and a valid 2023-2024 membership in Girl Scouts of Western Washington. The $25 annual membership fee ensures that you are covered by the Girl Scout liability insurance when you are volunteering at camp and includes a background check if you need it. 

Before camp, we will have two training meetings to provide the information and guidance that is the foundation of a great camp experience for everyone.   These are mandatory meetings to ensure we have everyone prepared for camp and we get an early connection with our Program Aides.

Saturday, May 4,  10:00 - 11:30 - Fire Station 22 (Houghton), 6602 108th Ave NE, Kirkland WA 98033
Sunday, June 9th, 3:00 - 5:30 - St. John's Episcopal Church, 105 State Street S, Kirkland WA 98033 - Adult/PA training together
Sunday, July 7th, 3:00 - 4:00 - School site overview.  Rose Hill Elementary, Kirkland WA 98033
We’ll talk about:​
  • ​The Girl Scout Leadership Experience - What is it, and how do we provide the experience at camp?
  • Working with Teens - Teen Program Aides are an integral part of our program! What can we do to help them learn and grow in their leadership while at camp?
  • Safety - What systems and procedures are in place to keep our campers and volunteers safe and secure?
  • Unit Management - What do you do with a gaggle of girls that you've just met?

How to register as a volunteer

  • Register yourself, along with your camper, on the Registration page.
  • If you are a current volunteer with a current background check, you are done!  If not, our registrar will reach out to assist in getting signed up and assigned to our camp.
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If you are not able to fulfill your obligations as an adult volunteer, your camper could be unregistered and placed on the waitlist if they were signed up before general registration.  Special circumstances need to be approved by the camp director and camp registrar.  If you are unsure if you can volunteer, please wait until general registration to ensure your camper does not get bumped to the wait list. 

​For questions or more information about Rainbow Adventures, use the Contact Us form or send email to [email protected].
Questions? Contact us at [email protected]