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The number of campers who will attend camp in 2012.

Camp Volunteers

Please accept a sincere “Thank you!” from all of us at Roundup River Ranch on behalf of  the children and families you haven’t met yet, but whose lives you will change forever by applying to volunteer with us.

Thanks to the help of dedicated, caring, and energetic groups of folks such as yourself, we are able to provide campers with an unforgettable, incredible, and just down right fantastic camp experience that they will remember for a lifetime.

Applications are now being accepted for our 2012 summer and autumn sessions!

For additional information, or even if you just want to say 'Hi!', please call our Volunteer Coordinator Monica Morrey at 970.524.5718 or email her at volunteer@roundupriverranch.org. She absolutely loves to get phone calls and emails!

Volunteer Opportunities

At camp, a variety of volunteers are needed to ensure that our campers have an AMAZING experience. We are recruiting individuals to serve in the following roles:
 
Cabin Volunteers
  • Stay in cabin with campers
  • Assist camp staff in caring for daily needs of campers
  • Accompany campers to daily activities and help supervise, entertain, and encourage campers while there
  • Sit family-style with campers during meal times and help serve campers at your table
  • Laugh, sing, dance, play, encourage...basically, help contribute to an epic camp experience for all involved.

Facilities Volunteers

  • Assist Facilities Manager and Assistant Facilities Manager with various projects around camp
  • Preparation for camper arrival
  • Site maintenance
  • General housekeeping
  • Beautification projects around camp

Kitchen Volunteers

  • Assist Roundup River Ranch's food service team
  • Prepare, setup, and cleanup all meals
  • Participate in cabin time with campers and staff, as desired

Volunteer Drivers

  • Available to run errands and to transport volunteers and staff
  • Do not have to reside at camp

Volunteer Q & A:

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What are the requirements for volunteers?
  • At least 19 years of age
  • Pass a criminal background check
  • Be up to date on immunizations
  • Have a physical no more than two years old
  • Attend orientation
  • Be able to commit to the entire length of scheduled session
  • Must possess the ability to smile :)

What steps must I complete to volunteer at Roundup River Ranch?

  • Create an account in UltraCamp and fill out the required Volunteer Application Forms (General Questions, Education and Experience, References, and Authorization for Voluntary Disclosure).
  • Wait to hear back from Monica Morrey, Roundup River Ranch's Volunteer Coordinator, to schedule a phone interview
  • Participate in a phone interview with Roundup River Ranch staff
  • Provide documentation of immunization records and a physical form within the past two years
  • Complete and return all required volunteer paperwork sent to you by the Volunteer Coordinator
  • Pass the criminal background check
What is a typical day like at camp?
7:00 a.m. Rise and Shine!
8:30 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Back to cabins to get ready for morning activities
10:15 a.m. Morning Activities
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Rest Hour
2:35 p.m. Afternoon Activities
5:00 p.m. Back to cabins to get ready for dinner
5:30 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Evening Program
9:00 p.m. Younger campers head back to cabins for Cabin Chat and lights out
10:00 p.m. Older campers head back to cabins for Cabin Chat and lights out.

Where is Roundup River Ranch?

Camp is located at 8333 Colorado River Road in Gypsum, Colorado 81637.

How should I get to camp? How do I depart camp after the session has ended?

ARRIVAL:

Orientation begins at 11:30 a.m. on Volunteer Orientation Day. Please arrive no later than this time.

BY CAR: Plan to arrive before 11:30 a.m. on Volunteer Orientation Day. Please let Monica know if you are interested in or willing to carpool.

Driving Directions:

Getting to Camp from Vail/Denver:

  • Take I-70 West to Exit 133 Dotsero
  • Turn right onto US-6
  • Turn right onto Colorado River Road (CR-301)
  • Follow Colorado River Road for approximately 8 miles
  • Cross the bridge over the Colorado River and turn left into Roundup River Ranch (just before the railroad bridge). You will see a building with RRR emblazoned on the roof.
Getting to Camp from Glenwood/Grand Junction:
  • Take I-70 East to Exit 133 Dotsero
  • Turn left onto Colorado River Road (CR-301)
  • Follow Colorado River Road for approximately 8 miles
  • Cross the bridge over the Colorado River and turn left into Roundup River Ranch (just before going under the railroad bridge). You will see a building with RRR emblazoned on the roof.
BY PLANE: You have two options - Denver International Airport (DIA) in Denver, CO or Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) in Gypsum, CO.

FLYING IN TO DIA:
  • DIA is approximately 3 hours from camp.
  • If you need transportation from DIA to RRR, please arrange your own transportation to EGE. Colorado Mountain Express can do this. If you can make it to EGE, we can pick you up from there. Camp pick-ups from EGE will be scheduled between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. the evening BEFORE Volunteer Orientation.
FLYING INTO EGE:
  • EGE is approximately 30 minutes from camp.
  • We can pick you up directly from EGE between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. the evening BEFORE Volunteer Orientation.
Accommodations at camp will be available the night BEFORE Volunteer Orientation for those volunteers traveling long distances.
 

DEPARTURE:

BY CAR: Please plan to stay at camp until 3:00 p.m. on Closing Day.

BY PLANE: Camp drop offs to EGE will be after 3:00 p.m. on Closing Day. Colorado Mountain Express can transport you from EGE to DIA as needed.