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VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION

CAMP BLUE BUTTERFLY
September 5, 6, 7, 2025

Day Spring Episcopal Center, Ellenton, FL

Camp Blue Butterfly is a transformative weekend camp for kids and teens ages 9-17 who have experienced the death of a significant person. This free camp combines fun activities, grief education, counseling, and emotional support. Led by grief professionals and trained volunteers, It provides a unique opportunity for youth to heal, find hope, and connect with others like them.

Blue Butterfly relies on volunteers, and Camp Blue Butterfly is no different. What does volunteering look like at camp? Expect a busy, hot weekend filled with memories that will be impacting a child's life. Below is a brief description of the roles you could have at camp.
Please select any that apply:

Cabin Leaders/Group Facilitiator: Provide essential emotional support and guidance to their assigned cabin group. As a Cabin Leader, you will facilitate grief group time, accompany campers to meals and activities, and report on each camper's progress to the Clinical Director. You will also lead your team of volunteers and sleep in the cabin with your campers. To qualify for this role, you must have a masters degree in a mental health or related field and be committed to attending the entire camp. *Must be available Sept 5th at noon until Sept 7th at 3pm.Cabin Big Buddies: Provide essential support and supervision for their assigned cabin group approximately 8-12 campers This includes eating meals with campers, participating in grief and recreational activities, and providing guidance and appropriate discipline as needed. Cabin Big Buddies must be present for the entire camp and sleep in the cabin with their campers. *Must be available Sept 5th at noon until Sept 7th at 3pm.Support: Day Time Volunteers are not assigned to a cabin but play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth running of the camp. Responsibilities will vary, but may include assisting with registration and parking, supporting recreational and grief related activities, and overseeing setup and teardown. Shifts available between Friday Sep 5th Noon-8pm; Sep 6th 8am-8pm; Sept 7th 8am-3pm.Clinical: Day Time Volunteers provide essential emotional support and guidance to all camp kids in a therapeutic art activity or team building setting as groups rotate in and out of your assigned session throughout the day. To qualify for this role, you must have a masters degree in a mental health or related field. *Must be available Saturday, Sep 6 all day.
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I am an Empath Pet Therapy volunteer interested in bringing my pet to camp.I am physically able to participate in camp activities outside in the sun for two or more hours a day. Including activities such as long walks to and from camp activities.I am willing to spend the night at camp for the weekend (Friday to Sunday).
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VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION

September 5, 6, 7, 2025

Day Spring Episcopal Center, Ellenton, FL

ALL VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE A T-SHIRT

CABIN PREFERENCES