UPCOMING VOLUNTEER EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES:ย

SUMMER CAMP 2026 – VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
Out of Zion offers a ONE WEEK SUMMER CAMPย for children with medical and special needs to discover the arts and perform in a showcase at the end of the week!ย Spread the word, we need your help to offer our services to deserving families in our community!
- Please note that all volunteers must be 14 years or older
- Positions for youth volunteers (14-18) are limited and will require a brief interview prior to service.ย
Important Dates & Locations:ย
- TEAM LEADER APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 30TH!
- GENERAL VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS DUE JUNE 30TH
- TEAM LEADER PLANNING! (Location – Yamoah household, Lutz)
- SUNDAY, MAY 17th, 2-4PM
- SUNDAY, MAY 31st, 2-4PM
- ALL VOLUNTEER MEETING & FAMILY OPEN HOUSE
- SUNDAY, JULY 12th, 2:00-6:00PM
- Location – 15402 N Nebraska Ave. Lutz, FL *located at DeArmon CAST – 2nd Fl
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Load in/ Setup / Decorate – SUNDAY, JULY 19th, 2:00-5:00PM
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CAMP WEEK: MONDAY – FRIDAY, JULY 20th – 24th, 8:30am-2:30pm
Location – 15402 N Nebraska Ave. Lutz, FL *located at DeArmon CAST – 2nd Fl -
SHINE! ย (Final Show and Event) SATURDAY, JULY 25th, 8:30am-2:00pm
Location: Wharton High School
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Team Leaders (Class Teachers) APPLY HERE: forms.gle/a8WBKb5spR2jC5zG8
- Team leaders at Out of Zion are responsible for overseeing one class for the duration of the program.ย We offer classes in drama, dance, choir, instruments, and arts & crafts.ย Typically, a team of two-three volunteers shares the responsibility of creating and teaching a lesson with the goal of imparting that craft/talent.ย Team leaders also work with their class on their portion of the Shine show.
- Team leaders need to be available for all training and session dates.ย Attendance is key in being able to prepare the lessons as well as provide consistency for the children.
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General Session Volunteers APPLY HERE: forms.gle/1VuMvZCmgj62nN2cAย
Registering as a general session volunteer allows Jaymi and the OOZ staff to schedule arrangements ahead of time, as well as make last minute changes based on the needs of the day or child.
Positions include, but are not limited to:
- Sidekick โ A one on one assistant to a child with medical or special needs.
- Line Leader โ Responsible for leading a group of children from class to class
- Check-In Team โ Greeting families and checking them in for the day
- Security Team โ Securing the entrances/exits to the building.
- Runner โ Handling any last-minute need.ย This could include doing a pick-up for lunch
- Refresh Team โ Refresh is our parent/caregiver program.ย Volunteers on this team work to create those environments and activities as well as interact with the parents.ย
- Events Team – Helping to set up, run and tear down a discovery class or special event
- Refresh Team – Creating unique opportunities to provide rest and refreshment for the parents and caregivers
- Sidekick – Assisting one on one with a child with special needs during our events
- Team Leader – Planning lessons and teaching a class in the creative arts
- Donations Team – Procuring donations like food for Shine and parent giveaways.
- Gifts & Appreciation Team – Assisting with everything from thank you notes to kids goodie bags.
- Script & Theme Development – Connecting the dots from having a theme to putting on a show.ย This includes everything from writing music to creating costumes and props.
- Social Media Team – Planning posts and media events/announcements.
- Research & Admin – Fun reports and paperwork – lots of computer work.
- Other – Do you have a skill or passion in an area not listed?ย We need you!
Every role is extremely valuable, and we could not do this without an incredible volunteer team.ย
Thank you for your interest!
