get Involved
There are many reasons to join ACA but the top rated perk of membership reported by current members is the opportunity to get involved. Members have shared that having the chance to volunteer has furthered their own career through skill development and networking. ACA Illinois is a great place to develop skills in program/professional development event planning/presenting, serving on the Board of Directors, and training to be the #1 rated volunteer position of Accreditation Visitor!
Volunteering helps your camp! Through skill development and networking while volunteering, camps gain access to new resources, innovations, and top trends. Professionals have the chance to meet others who do similar work and problem solve the toughest challenges of the field.
Volunteering helps get more kids to camp! Our volunteers help us keep our staff size small, which frees up more operational funds to be used towards sending more economically disadvantaged children to camp through the DFI Title XX Camping Services Program and our Campership Funds.
Check out ways to volunteer below! Have another skill or talent to share that is not on the list below? Need help determining which committee your skills would be best shared with? Call us or email us at anytime!
Volunteering helps your camp! Through skill development and networking while volunteering, camps gain access to new resources, innovations, and top trends. Professionals have the chance to meet others who do similar work and problem solve the toughest challenges of the field.
Volunteering helps get more kids to camp! Our volunteers help us keep our staff size small, which frees up more operational funds to be used towards sending more economically disadvantaged children to camp through the DFI Title XX Camping Services Program and our Campership Funds.
Check out ways to volunteer below! Have another skill or talent to share that is not on the list below? Need help determining which committee your skills would be best shared with? Call us or email us at anytime!
interested in volunteering?
Interested in applying to volunteer for one the the opportunities below? Go ahead and complete our Volunteer Interest Form below!
Volunteer Committee opportunities
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Membership Committee
There is nothing better than the feeling of being welcomed into a new group, and we hope to get a few people together to help welcome our new members, get them oriented, and get them engaged in ACA Illinois. This committee will also help us establish the needs of our members and drive increased retention. This committee would meet 8 times a year, primarily through video/conference calls. There would also be some attendance for events and networking. Skills Set Needed for this Committee
Skills Sets to be Gained through Involvement on this Committee:
Standards Committee
Accreditation is the way our camps demonstrate they want to facilitate the safest and highest quality camps they can. The Accreditation Committee provides resources, training/events, and mentorship to the Accreditation program. This committee meets 8 times a year, typically through video/conference calls. Skills Sets Needed for this Committee:
Skills Sets to be Gained through Involvement on this Committee:
Editorial Committee
Through the distribution of resources and communications, this committee helps to shape the way ACA Illinois brings information to its members and community. Tasks include curating and sharing resources on trending topics and current research related to camp, guest blog posting, interviewing members and camps for Q&A style articles, and more. This committee meets 8 times a year from September through April, typically through video/conference call. Skills Sets Needed for this Committee:
Skills Sets to be Gained through Involvement on this Committee:
Local Events Committee
Volunteers work alongside staff to provide high-quality professional development and community-centered events for our members. Committee members help with set up, checking in and welcoming attendees, clean up, assisting speakers, and more. Prior to the events, committee members may help with supply and program development, and they may help wrap up the events by facilitating evaluation and feedback on ways to elevate the quality of our event experience. This committee meets 3 times a year, typically by video/conference call. Members are asked to attend a certain number of events to assist in the implementation of the event. Financial assistance for committee members to attend events is included if needed. Skills Sets Needed for this Committee:
Skills Sets to be Gained through Involvement on this Committee:
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next steps
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1. Read about our committee and volunteer needs above
2. Complete this short form to express your interest. 3. Within a week, a member of the ACA Illinois staff will reach out to you to get you on-boarded and involved! 4. Have more questions? Email us at volunteer@acail.org or call us at 312-332-0833 x3! |