Volunteer opportunities abound at Luther Park where there is a strong tradition of volunteerism
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Thrivent Action Team Project Ideas(Thrivent members may be able to apply for 2-$250 projects/year!)
Wood shelters to keep split wood protected from the elements Lumberjack work: chainsawing trees and splitting wood Painting/Roofing/General upkeep of buildings Purchase Health Kits Picnic Tables or deck repairs Food for wookdays Replacement of cracked windows Canoe Rack/Boat House Repair Improvement of waterfront area Repair windows and screens Etc. |
Spring 2017 Work Days: March 25, April 1, April 22 & April 29. Please contact Joel to confirm attendance jlegred@msn.com
Come help prepare camp for the summer season, meals are provided. There are projects for people of all ages, gifts and abilities. Everything from spring cleaning to log-splitting! |
Other Volunteer (Work Day) Opportunities throughout the year!
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Adopt-a-Cabin Program
Congregation groups choose a cabin to update and maintain. Projects can be as involved as the group decides. They may involve cleaning the inside, providing new window curtains, or replacing an entire roof or bathroom. |
Camp Maintenance
Assist with ongoing projects at Luther Park -carpentry -electrical -plumbing -painting/preparation -gardening/landscaping |
Special Projects
Assist with special projects that arise occasionally
-Finish work on the new Welcome Center
-decks
-office projects
-roofing
-bathroom renovations
Assist with special projects that arise occasionally
-Finish work on the new Welcome Center
-decks
-office projects
-roofing
-bathroom renovations
Program Volunteer Opportunities
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Camp Nurse
Volunteer nurses can serve for a week, a month or the entire season. -dispense medications -provide a variety of first-aid -maintain first-aid supplies |
Camp Grandparent
An opportunity for older adults to spend a week as a "grandparent" to campers. -spend time with a homesick campers -share your hobby with campers -greet & host parents and other guests |
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Resource Person
Do you have a talent or skill you’d like to share at camp? Luther Park can use you in a variety of areas. -kitchen/canteen helper -arts and crafts teacher/helper -staff training -worship/devotions leader -a special skill/talent you can share |
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Communication Volunteer Opportunities
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Echoes Newsletter (Winter/Spring; Summer; Fall)
Assist with Luther Park’s newsletter, which is produced three times each year. -stuff envelopes for church mailings -take and submit photos -write a story -submit information or ideas |
Presentations
Give a camp promotion at a church or Sunday School when staff members are unavailable. |
Special Events (please refer to calendar for exact dates)
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Ole & Lena Spaghetti Dinner (April)
Help with this annual FUNdraising dinner sponsored by Luther Park volunteers and Richfield Lutheran Church. -help with planning, set-up, cooking, cleanup -help with promotion & decorating -sell tickets -Prize Committee -Displays -Donate items to silent auction |
Bikathon
I: June II:July - plan, organize your own trip - participate - help with publicity/promotion - be a pledge donor |
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Quilt Auction
Held each October, the Quilt Auction offers a variety of opportunities for volunteer involvement. - serve on the quilt auction task force - make a quilt - pick up, measure & mark quilts - plan, set-up, hang quilts - donate items for silent auction - track purchases & numbers - help with publicity/promotion - kitchen workers - signmaker/publicity |
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Other Opportunities
Luther Park Wish List
Click on the title above to view some of the camp's current needs. Perhaps you don't have any of them on hand but would like to give a special gift or a gift in honor or memory of someone. To contribute towards any of these items, just make a check out to Luther Park, note your wishes, and mail to: Luther Park, 30376 Lakes Drive, Danbury, WI 54830-9508.
Professional Skills and Services
Provide help to Luther Park by donating your professions skills and services. Professional expertise has been donated by a variety of people in areas such as photography, videography, doctors, attorneys, artists, graphic designers, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, mechanics, computer specialists, musicians, and more. Can you help?
Your Choice
Perhaps you have other ideas about how you can volunteer for Luther Park. Let us know. We’re open to all offers. We often use the motto, VOLUNTEERS MAKE LUTHER PARK, because we really believe it!
Click on the title above to view some of the camp's current needs. Perhaps you don't have any of them on hand but would like to give a special gift or a gift in honor or memory of someone. To contribute towards any of these items, just make a check out to Luther Park, note your wishes, and mail to: Luther Park, 30376 Lakes Drive, Danbury, WI 54830-9508.
Professional Skills and Services
Provide help to Luther Park by donating your professions skills and services. Professional expertise has been donated by a variety of people in areas such as photography, videography, doctors, attorneys, artists, graphic designers, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, mechanics, computer specialists, musicians, and more. Can you help?
Your Choice
Perhaps you have other ideas about how you can volunteer for Luther Park. Let us know. We’re open to all offers. We often use the motto, VOLUNTEERS MAKE LUTHER PARK, because we really believe it!
If you have questions or comments
E-mail Luther Park at camp@lutherpark.com or contact the Executive Director Joel Legred at 612-987-6628, jlegred@lutherpark.com.
E-mail Luther Park at camp@lutherpark.com or contact the Executive Director Joel Legred at 612-987-6628, jlegred@lutherpark.com.