Thank you for your interest in being an Adult Volunteer for ASPYRE 2026. We have some basic requirements that must be willing and able to meet in order to help lead the ASPYRE Leadership Camp.
REQUIREMENTS:
21+ years old.
You must attend the full camp from Thursday, October 8, arriving at 2:30-3:30 p.m., until Sunday, October 11 at 3 pm.
Must agree to a background check
Adult Volunteers are expected to:
Ensure the safety and well-being of all ASPYRE campers.
Be willing to receive and carry out instructions provided by LGBT Center of Raleigh staff and camp coordinators (Elizabeth, Nick, Lora).
Be willing to assist with camp setup and teardown. This includes room transitions during camp.
Provide directions to campers and parents regarding check-in and check-out procedures.
Supervise the campers and ensure they adhere to the Community Values agreement and camp rules. This includes showing respect to coordinators, volunteers, campers, and Weaver staff.
Lead by example in following the Community Values Agreement and remaining fully engaged with the group.
Identify when campers may require assistance due to medical needs, becoming overwhelmed, and/or other stressors. This may include assisting those with mobility issues.
Assist Campers in navigating camp (bunk houses, activities, meals, etc.) and arriving on time for scheduled workshops, activities, meals, etc.
Ensure that campers maintain a clean/tidy space (tables, meeting rooms, cafeteria, cabins, grounds).
Assist campers in finding their assigned cabin and offer help when needed in the transportation of bags, bedding, etc.
Be able to ask for help when needed
ASPYRE Leadership Camp Community Values Agreement
Responsible Behavior
Participants may not possess or consume any alcoholic beverages.
Participants may not possess or use any drugs or other controlled substances, with the exception of prescribed medication for the attendee and disclosed to the facilitator prior to the event commencing.
Participants may not possess or use any tobacco products, and the facilitator and advisors may not use any tobacco products in the presence of participants.
Participants are expected to abstain from any activity of a sexual nature.
Participants may not possess weapons, fireworks, or anything else of a dangerous nature or act in any way unbecoming of an aspiring Leader.
Lodging
Participants staying in the camp or conference center must sleep in their assigned room or cabin.
All participants are expected to abide by a in bunk/lights out curfew of midnight to 6 a.m. unless otherwise specified by the facilitator or the conference center/camp.
Dress Code
All participants are expected to wear “camp casual” clothing. This includes shorts, T-shirts, jeans, sweatshirts, and closed-toe shoes.
At no time will any clothing with inappropriate language or graphics be allowed. Any shirts, shorts or skirts deemed to be on inappropriate length or size will not be allowed. Flip-flops or open-toed shoes are not appropriate for the ASPYRE Leadership camp because of the nature of the activities in which students will participate. All participants will be required to wear their provided lanyard with name badge for the weekend.
Enforcement
Violations of this agreement will result in notification to the respective nominator and sponsor.
Violations involving the destruction of property, or possession, consumption or use of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances or tobacco products will result in dismissal from the event. Further, it is in the discretion of the Volunteer Staff to notify the appropriate authorities of any criminal violations.
These values are effective as of the time the participant arrives at this event until the time the participant departs.
