Volunteers
Volunteer for ACA
ACA volunteers are essential to the future success of the camp community. There are many ways for you to get involved, including volunteering at one of our many events, submitting a proposal to lead an education session, volunteering as a standards visitor, or joining a committee of your ACA Local Council of Leaders (LCOL).
Thank you to the thousands of volunteers who make the American Camp Association possible!
Join us on our journey to equip generations of youth for a bright future!
Ways to Volunteer
- Browse All Volunteer Opportunities
- Become an Accreditation Volunteer
- Become a Camp Professional Mentor
- Attend & Volunteer at an Event
- Submit a Session Proposal
- Volunteer for Your Local Office or Committee
Already a Volunteer?
If you are already an ACA volunteer, find resources here.
ACA, Northwest Local Council of Leaders
ACA, Northwest is administered by a Local Council of Leaders who, working with staff, coordinates education events, administers the accreditation program, offers member support and provides information to the general public and the camping community.
Purpose of the Local Council of Leaders
The Local Council of Leaders (LCOL) is made up of dedicated volunteers assembled throughout the field office with the following purpose and call to action:
- To provide local structure and delivery to further the strategic priorities and vision of ACA, Inc.
- To act as a conduit for communication and transfer of information to and from the local level to the National Council of Leaders
What gifts/talents do you have to offer ACA, Northwest and how would you like to volunteer? Let us know if you're interested in a one-time volunteering opportunity, becoming a standards visitor, joining a committee or work group, or just interested in learning more! Contact Janette Kunkel if you would like to become more involved with the Northwest Field Office.
| Chair Raina Baker |
Vice Chair Marty Beck |
| Communications Cassie Anderson |
Awards Ali Walker |
| Professional Development Leilani Nussman |
Professional Development Kayla Plessigner |
| Alaska State Rep Vicki Longleather |
Idaho State Rep Lincoln McLain |
| Montana State Rep Lauren Bender |
Oregon State Rep Sarah Keplinger |
| Washington State Rep Poppy White |
ACA, Southwest Local Council of Leaders
ACA, Southwest is administered by a Local Council of Leaders who, working with staff, coordinates education events, administers the accreditation program, offers member support and provides information to the general public and the camping community.
Purpose of the Local Council of Leaders
The Local Council of Leaders (LCOL) is made up of dedicated volunteers assembled throughout the field office with the following purpose and call to action:
- To provide local structure and delivery to further the strategic priorities and vision of ACA, Inc.
- To act as a conduit for communication and transfer of information to and from the local level to the National Council of Leaders
What gifts/talents do you have to offer ACA, Southwest and how would you like to volunteer? Let us know if you're interested in a one-time volunteering opportunity, becoming a standards visitor, joining a committee or work group, or just interested in learning more!
Contact Janette Kunkel [email protected] if you would like to become more involved with the Southwest Field Office.
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Chair |
State Representative - Arizona |
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State Representative - Utah |
State Representative - Nevada Katharine Namchek |
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Communications Chair |
State Representative - New Mexico |
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Membership
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Professional Development |
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EPIC Chair Natural History Museum of Utah Salt Lake City, UT |
Government Relations Chair |
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Local Council of Leaders ACA, Southern California/Hawaii
ACA, Southern California/Hawaii is administered by a Local Council of Leaders who, working with staff, coordinates education events, administers the accreditation program, offers member support and provides information to the general public and the camping community.
Purpose of the Local Council of Leaders
The Local Council of Leaders (LCOL) is made up of dedicated volunteers assembled throughout the field office with the following purpose and call to action:
- To provide local structure and delivery to further the strategic priorities and vision of ACA, Inc.
- To act as a conduit for communication and transfer of information to and from the local level to the National Council of Leaders
What gifts/talents do you have to offer ACA, Southern California/Hawaii and how would you like to volunteer? Let us know if you're interested in a one-time volunteering opportunity, becoming a standards visitor, joining a committee or work group, or just interested in learning more!
Contact Janette Kunkel [email protected] if you would like to become more involved with the Southern California/Hawaii Field Office.
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Co-Chair |
Co-Chair and Mentor Program |
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Professional Development |
Public Policy/Government Relations |
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EPIC Los Angeles, CA |
Hawaii Representative |
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Volunteer Engagement |
Communications
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Leaders in ACA, Northland
Local Council of Leaders (LCOL)
- Chair, Kelly Schuna
- Christine Baumann
- Jana Graczyk
- Maria Schugel
- Megan Baldwin
- Naomi Miessler
- Ally Daily
- Brady Geary
Committees
Government Relations Committee
- Jana Gracayk
- Christine Baumann
Membership Committee
- Chair, Ally Daily
- MN District Rep, Jana Gracayk
- ND District Rep, Christine Baumann
National Council of Leaders (NCOL) Representatives
- Kelly Schuna
Professional Development
- Chair, Megan Baldwin
- Naomi Meissler
- Brooke Hohag
- Kelly Billings
Members at Large
- Maria Schugel
- Naomi Miessler
Volunteer Development Committee
- Chair, Ally Daily
- Jenna Dorschner