Summer Staff & Volunteers

Every year we hire incredible program staff and volunteers that serve and invest in the lives of the hundreds of children and youth who come to Pioneer Camp each year.

We had a great summer in 2021 and are eagerly looking forward to summer camp in 2022! We’ve already started planning for another great summer!

Staff & Volunteer applications for summer 2022 are not available at this time.

Applications are expected to be available the beginning of February

Working at camp is not like an ordinary summer job. It is an opportunity where you will not only grow yourself, but where you will be investing in the lives of children and youth. While working at camp you will:

• Grow and mature as a leader

• Gain diverse work experience

• Experience a dynamic community of young people

• Live in creation, overlooking the mountains or a beautiful lakefront

• Impact the lives of the next generation

Staff and Volunteers must be at least 17 years of age. Once your application has been processed, it will be passed along to the director of the camp at which you wish to volunteer. This director will inform you if your application is successful or not. In many cases, directors will interview applicants either by phone, Zoom or in person before they are accepted. Summer staff will be contacted for an interview by the Summer Director.

Not 17 yet? We would still love to have you help out at Pioneer Camp! Check out our Leadership Camps for more information.

Click on the descriptions to review read the position details. Please note that we are two sites and some roles are specific to certain sites.

Click on the descriptions to review read the position details. Please note that we are two sites: Pioneer Lodge, Sundre and Pioneer Ranch, Rocky Mountain House. Some positions are specific to certain sites. If you want to receive more information about a seasonal position, please contact us.

Everyone on site at Pioneer Camp Alberta who is not a guest or a camper must have a recent Criminal Record Check (CRC)/Police Check on file. At InterVarsity camps, CRC’s expire after 3 years. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have a current check on file at Pioneer Camp.

Questions? Contact the following:

• Pioneer Lodge (Sundre) volunteer/staff inquiries: contact Rachel (Lodge Summer Director).
• Pioneer Ranch (Rocky Mountain House) volunteer/staff inquiries: contact Kevin (Ranch Summer Director).

• Teachable, helpful, friendly, hard-working, maintain a positive attitude, reliable, flexible, and a team player

• A faithful witness of Jesus Christ in word and action; in a committed relationship with Him; having a mature, growing faith and the freedom to share the same

• A leader who has the flexibility and willingness to help out wherever help is needed

• A leader who has an understanding of and caring for children

• The ability to live and work in a camp environment

• The ability to work with other staff in a spirit of co-operation

• A demonstrated willingness to participate fully in camp activities

• A successful result from screening procedures such as: police record check, reference checks and verification of special training certificates

Still have questions about working at camp? Find out all the details by reading through our Summer Staff & Volunteer FAQ. This document talks about summer dates, hiring, dietary concerns, and more.