Volunteer

Thanks for stopping by! Volunteers have played an instrumental role at Austin Sunshine Camps since we began in 1928. We’re honored by your interest in supporting our mission as a volunteer and making a meaningful impact in our community

There are two ways to volunteer with Austin Sunshine Camps, please choose the option below that interests you.

Volunteer Behind the Scenes:

Facilities and work projects
Become a joy fairy
Make cards & bracelets
Clean with counselors
So much more!

No training or qualifications necessary. Anyone is welcome! Look for opportunities on our calendar below.

February 2026
Volunteer Opportunity: Camp Bracelets

February 2 - May 27

Zilker Park Camp 2225 Andrew Zilker Rd., Austin, TX, United States

Make a special impact for Summer Camp 2026 with this at-home project that is open to anyone! See below for more details. Bead Bracelets with ASC Values - Throughout the summer, our staff and campers will trade these bracelets with one another as a way to celebrate seeing the ASC values in one another! Each bracelet must say the word ...

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We love volunteering with ASC because camp has been so meaningful in my girls life, we enjoy spending time with an organization that provides this to kiddos that otherwise wouldn’t get to go to camp and you can see how impactful it is for them.””

- Heidi Parker

FAQs

Where do I sign up?

If you are only interested in volunteering behind-the-scenes, you can view opportunities in the calendar on this webpage. The opportunities posted here are open to anyone, so feel free to sign up with a friend!

If you are interested in volunteering with campers, you’ll create an account with Better Impact and always sign up for opportunities there. Click on ‘volunteer with campers’ above to see step by step instructions.

Can I bring my company out to volunteer?

Yes! Click here to learn about corporate opportunities and connect with Amy Stewart, our Director of Corporate Relations.

Volunteer with Campers:

First Time Camper Days
Summer Camp Events
Ropes Course

In order to volunteer with campers you must complete a training and a background check. Please see steps below to get started. We can’t wait to see you at camp!

How to Get Started

We’re excited to have you on board! To volunteer with campers, you must be 18+ years old and meet the requirements below. If you meet these requirements and are a parent or guardian of a teen (12-17 years old), your teen is welcome to volunteer with you. We ask that your teen completes ASC Volunteer Training with you or that you review the ASC Volunteer Handbook with them prior to your opportunity.

1. Create an Account in Better Impact

2. Pick a Training Track:

Remote

Online training at your own pace
Online Youth Protection Training & Quiz
Online Waiver
$10 Background Check

Hybrid

In-person training
Online Youth Protection Training & Quiz
Online Waiver
$10 Background Check

3. In the Clear to Volunteer

Once you see four star badges in Better Impact (plus badges indicating your group affiliation - if applicable), you can sign up for any available opportunities.

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“Volunteering with Austin Sunshine Camp always leaves us feeling joy, appreciation, and moments of magic. It’s a place that reminds us what really matters and brings out the best in both of us.”

- Rania Cruz

FAQs

How do I complete Training?

There are two ways to complete training: online at your own pace (“Remote Track”) or in-person at the Zilker Lodge (“Hybrid Track”). To find the online training or sign up for in-person training, first create an account with Better Impact.

Once logged into Better Impact, go to “My Profile” then “Training” for the online training or to “Opportunities” to sign up for an in-person training.

Can my teen volunteer?

To volunteer with campers, you must be 18+ years old and meet the requirements above. If you meet these requirements and are a parent or guardian of a teen (12-17 years old), your teen is welcome to volunteer with you. We ask that your teen completes ASC Volunteer Training with you or that you review the ASC Volunteer Handbook with them prior to your opportunity.

You do not need to sign your teen up in Better Impact. Send Cora (cora@sunshinecamps.org) a heads up with how many teens you’ll typically bring, and going forward, we’ll assume they are joining you. While on site, we ask that you have eyes on your teen and volunteer in the same zone. You are fully responsible for your teen’s compliance with ASC’s policies.

I don't see opportunities in Better Impact

If you cannot view volunteer events on the “Opportunities” tab in Better Impact, your qualifications are incomplete or have lapsed. The Texas Youth Protection Training is valid for two years and the $10 background check is an annual requirement.

On the Home page in Better Impact, you will see star badges representing your qualifications. To view volunteer opportunities with campers, you need four badges: Red (Background Check), Green (Texas Youth Protection Training), Teal (Volunteer Training), and Purple (Waiver).

Find links to complete your missing qualifications in Better Impact. It may take several days for the updates to be processed. Once updated, you’ll receive an email that you are in the clear to volunteer!

Volunteer

Volunteer Behind the Scenes:

February 2026

Volunteer Opportunity: Camp Bracelets

We love volunteering with ASC because camp has been so meaningful in my girls life, we enjoy spending time with an organization that provides this to kiddos that otherwise wouldn’t get to go to camp and you can see how impactful it is for them.””

FAQs

Where do I sign up?

Can I bring my company out to volunteer?

Volunteer with Campers:

How to Get Started

“Volunteering with Austin Sunshine Camp always leaves us feeling joy, appreciation, and moments of magic. It’s a place that reminds us what really matters and brings out the best in both of us.”

FAQs

How do I complete Training?

Can my teen volunteer?

I don't see opportunities in Better Impact

Contact Us

512.472.8107

info@sunshinecamps.org

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