Katerpillar Kids Camp: Volunteer FAQs
Every year, Katerpillar Kids Camp accepts 30-40 volunteers. Because of the unique skill set required to become a staff member, our Covenant Hospice staff screens applicants and selects those who are best suited to help our campers through the grieving process.
Volunteer registration for the 2025 Spring Camp is now closed.
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Our Katerpillar Kids Camp Volunteer FAQs can help you understand what’s in store for your time at camp. If you have additional questions, reach out to us!
When is the Katerpillar Kids Camp?
Katerpillar Kids Camp will take place on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, 2025. For additional details about the date and time, please visit our camp homepage.
What is the time commitment for Katerpillar Kids Camp volunteers?
Other than the time spent at the campgrounds during the camp sessions, volunteers also receive training ahead of time. Training for the 2025 spring session will take place on Tuesday, April 1, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 6, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Training is held at Mane Support, 1522 New Hope Rd., Rockwood, TN 37854.
What is the time commitment during the days of Katerpillar Kids Camp?
Camp volunteers must be available to help campers for the entire duration of camp. The camp’s duration will be from Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.
Some of our volunteers will be chosen for “prep time” before camp, which could take a total of 10 hours.
Where is Katerpillar Kids Camp held?
Katerpillar Kids Camp is held at Mane Support, 1522 New Hope Rd., Rockwood, TN 37854. Volunteers come to the Covenant Health West campus, 270 Fort Sanders West Blvd. in Knoxville, TN 37922, to help campers board the buses each morning of camp.
Do campers stay overnight?
No. Camp times are:
Saturday: 7:30 a.m. (for 8 a.m. bus departure from Covenant Health West, 270 Fort Sanders West Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37922) until 4:30 p.m. Bus riders will be dropped off between 5-5:15 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Bus riders will be dropped off between 5-5:15 p.m. at Covenant Health West.
How do volunteers help at Katerpillar Kids Camp?
There are four volunteer roles available at Katerpillar Kids Camp: clinical group leader (CGL), organizational group leader (OGL), panel volunteer, and group volunteer. For more information about each of these positions, please visit our volunteer positions page.
Are there other opportunities to volunteer?
Of course! We welcome volunteers year-round for other Covenant Health and Covenant HomeCare services. If you’d like to explore more opportunities, just visit the Covenant Health or Covenant Hospice volunteer pages.
How do I get more information about the Katerpillar Kids Camp?
Getting additional information for the Katerpillar Kids Camp is easy! Either visit our homepage or reach out to us via phone.
