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
- 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, 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 John Beitner jbeitner@acacamps.org if you would like to become more involved with the Southwest Field Office.
Chair |
State Representative - Arizona |
Professional Development |
State Representative - Nevada |
Communications Chair |
State Representative - New Mexico |
Membership
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State Representative - Utah |
EPIC Chair Natural History Museum of Utah Salt Lake City, UT |
Government Relations Chair |
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ACA, Michigan Local Council of Leaders
Michigan Local Council of Leaders Field Office Operations Guide
Local Leadership Council
Rebecca Passman
Chair Local Council of Leaders
Jalisa Danhof
Education Co-Chair
Camp Newaygo
Amber Grundy
Education Co-Chair
Camp Tannadoonah
Lynn Seeloff
Membership Chair
The Fowler Center
Matt Henry
Government Relations Chair
Skyline Camp
Hannah Powless
Communications Co-Coordinator
Van Buren Youth Camp
Dottie Myer-Hill
Communications Co-Coordinator
Van Buren Youth Camp
Weldon Rutledge
Member-at-Large
Leelanau Kohahna Camps
Joanna Godfroy
Member-at-Large
Wildwood Ranch
Steve Frisbee
Member-at-Large
Chippewa Nature Center
Erin Stokes
Member-at-Large
Skyline Camp
Alexandra Kinney
Member-at-Large
Sherman Lake YMCA Camp
ACA, Oregon Trail Local Council of Leaders
ACA, Oregon Trail 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, Oregon Trail 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 John Beitner jbeitner@acacamps.org if you would like to become more involved with the Oregon Trail Field Office.
LCOL Chair |
Member at large |
Regional Representative - Idaho |
Professional Development Chair |
Membership Chair |
Volunteer Chair |
Government Relations
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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 John Beitner jbeitner@acacamps.org if you would like to become more involved with the Southern California/Hawaii Field Office.
Co-Chair |
Co-Chair and Mentor Program |
Professional Development |
Public Policy/Government Relations |
Membership
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Hawaii Representative |
Volunteer Engagement |
Communications
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Leaders in ACA, Northland
Local Council of Leaders (LCOL)
- Chair, Kelly Schuna
- Caitlin Malin
- Christine Baumann
- Jana Graczyk
- Maria Schugel
- Megan Baldwin
- Naomi Miessler
- Russell Link
- Shannon Giere
Committees
Government Relations Committee
- Chair, Russell Link
- Pam Wurster
- Alex Compton
- Jana Gracayk
- David Benson
- Charlie Paige
- Christine Baumann
Membership Committee
- Chair, Megan Baldwin
- MN District Rep, Jana Gracayk
- ND District Rep, Christine Baumann
National Council of Leaders (NCOL) Representatives
- Kelly Schuna
Professional Development
- Co-Chair, Shannon Giere
- Co-Chair, Josh Sitarz
- Co-Chair, Joe Harrington
- David Sheridan
- Billy Weiss
- Scott Gustafson
- Jennifer Speir
Members at Large
- Maria Schugel
- Bob Gagner
- Bill Jones
- Jenny Delaney
- Laura Nolan
Volunteer Development Committee
- Chair, Caitlin Malin
- Incoming Chair, Ally Daily
- Jenna Dorschner