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Volunteer With Ukandu
Applications Now Open for Volunteers
At Ukandu, we believe it’s a privilege to serve
Ukandu is, first and foremost, a volunteer-driven organization. We're so grateful for the hundreds of volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to providing families impacted by childhood and adolescent cancer hope, joy, and connection.
Whether you're looking for one-day volunteer opportunities or looking to spend a full week at one of our residential camp programs we have something for everyone.
Our programs are 100% free of charge to the families we serve - something that can only be accomplished with the help of over 200+ volunteers that make our two, week-long, residential camps and other year-round programs possible.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Get involved with Ukandu at one of our upcoming opportunities
Volunteer Spotlight: Ed ‘Yogi’ Burke
It was 2011 when Ed Burke, after going through his own cancer treatment, first heard about Camp Ukandu from his then Chemo Pal’s parents.
“His mom mentioned he went to Camp Ukandu and that, in the last year of his life, it was the best week of his life. He was bald and had one leg and at Camp Ukandu he was just a kid - no one treated him differently. I loved him so much and if this Camp could do this for him I wanted to be involved,” said Ed.
Hear From Our Volunteers
"For me camp makes the whole world make sense and it does that in a world that makes no sense at all"
Ukandu Volunteer
“Volunteering with Ukandu has been a life-changing experience that has built lasting relationships. Being a part of the joy and community that is synonymous with Ukandu has been one of the great joys of my life and I’ll keep coming back as long as I’m able.”
Ukandu Volunteer
"This community has become a second family, and it has simply fed my soul and made me a better person. Finding opportunities to serve here has become a priority, and I can't thank Ukandu enough for the community they provide me, and more importantly, these families of true warriors!"
Ukandu Volunteer
How to become a Volunteer
Take a look at some frequently asked question about joining our volunteer community. If you have further questions contact our Program Director, Robin Emerick.
Our residential summer camp programs require volunteers to be 21+ but other year-round programs may have opportunities for 18+ volunteers. First time volunteers will have a 15-30 minute information interview with our program staff prior to their first volunteer program.
To stay up to date on all volunteer opportunities sign up for our newsletter here.
Most volunteer roles will require at least one training session either virtually or in-person. Our residential summer camp programs also require one full day of on-site training prior to campers arriving.
Yes! We love when volunteers have personal experiences or connections to our programs.
Yes! Please join our Ukandu Volunteer Facebook Page here.