2026 Camp Erin Volunteer Application : Support Us : Mourning Hope Grief Center

2026 Camp Erin Lincoln Volunteer Application

Camp Erin® Lincoln is a free bereavement camp for youth grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. Children and teens ages 6 to 17 attend a weekend-long, overnight camp experience that combines grief education and emotional support with fun, traditional camp activities.

This year's camp is scheduled for Friday, October 16 - Sunday, October 18 at Carol Joy Holling Camp in Ashland, Nebraska.

Camp Erin Lincoln is made possible through the support of more than 50 dedicated volunteers. Volunteers are needed to serve as camp counselors and as support staff to assist with the diverse camp activities.

Camp Erin volunteer qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Must attend the training session and Save Your Spot event:
- Saturday, October 3 (Please reserve the entire day. Final details forthcoming.)
Must commit to attend the entire Camp Erin weekend. This is crucial in order to provide consistent support to campers.
- Commitment lasts from approximately 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16 through 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 18.

Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Date of Birth

Month

Day

Year

Sex (Required)

Sex

Pronouns (Optional)

Pronouns

Address

Country

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

State/Province *

Postal Code *

Have you or a member of your family ever participated in Camp Erin Lincoln as a camper?

Yes, I was a camper
Yes, a family member was a camper
No

New or Returning Camp Volunteer (Required)

New or Returning Camp Volunteer

Email Address (Required)

Email Address

Cell Phone (Required)

Cell Phone Number

Are you currently a student? (Required)

Are you currently a student?

If "Yes", where are you enrolled?

Place of Employment

Do you have any affiliation with New York Life?

Are you an active, reserve or National Guard member or military veteran? (Required)

Are you an active, reserve or National Guard member or military veteran?

If "Yes", what branch?

Race/Ethnicity

Educational Background / Training: (Required)

Educational Background / Training:

Volunteer Experience: (Required)

Volunteer Experience:

Please list related past or current volunteer experiences.

Other Relevant Skills and Interests:

Please list other related skills or interests (for example: art, crafts, music, or experience working with, caring for, or spending time with children).

Please list one (1) personal or professional reference:

Reference

First Name *

Last Name *

Reference Email Address (Required)

Reference Email Address

Phone Number (Required)

Reference Phone Number

Relationship to Reference (Required)

Your Relationship to Reference

Currently charged with a felony? (Required)

Are you currently charged with a felony including, but not limited to, criminal neglect, abuse or assault?

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? (Required)

Have you ever been convicted of a felony including, but not limited to, criminal neglect, abuse or assault?

How did you hear about the opportunity to volunteer at Camp Erin? (Required)

How did you hear about the opportunity to volunteer at Camp Erin?

What role would you like to fill at Camp Erin Lincoln?

(please check all that apply)

Cabin Buddy
Activity Support (Green Team)
Nurse
Campfire Leader
Pet Therapy
Special Activity Leader (yoga, zumba, astronomy)

Why are you interested in volunteering at Camp Erin Lincoln? (Required)

Why are you interested in volunteering at Camp Erin Lincoln?

Personal connection to any current or past Mourning Hope volunteers or staff?

Do you have a personal connection to any current or past Mourning Hope volunteers or staff?

If "Yes", please share their name(s) and your relationship or connection to them.

Experienced the death of someone significant? (Required)

Have you experienced the death of someone significant in your life?

If "Yes", please share their name(s) and your relationship or connection to them.

If "Yes", when did the death occur?

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Please list any dietary requirements/restrictions: (Required)

Please list any dietary requirements/restrictions:

If none, write N/A.

T-Shirt Size (Required)

T-Shirt Size

Which age group are you MOST interested in working with?

(please check all that apply)

6-8
9-10
11-13
14-17

Any age group(s) you are not comfortable working with?

(please check all that apply)

None
6-8
9-10
11-13
14-17

Do you speak, read or write any foreign languages? (Required)

Do you speak, read or write any foreign languages?

If "Yes", what language(s)?

Would you be interested in assisting with camp intakes? (Required)

Would you be interested in assisting with camp intakes?

*If "yes", the Camp Director will contact you directly as families schedule intakes throughout the summer.

Emergency Contact

First Name *

Last Name *

Phone Number (Required)

Emergency Contact Phone Number

Relationship (Required)

Emergency Contact Relationship

Signature (Required)

I have completed and reviewed this entire application and attest that the information provided is true and accurate. I also grant permission for Mourning Hope and Camp Erin to obtain information from my references and/or other volunteer organizations with which I have worked that may be pertinent to my application. I understand that I also must complete a Release of Information form so Mourning Hope can conduct a background check.

Today's Date (Required)

The demographic information you provide helps us secure funding to continue to offer Camp Erin free of charge. It is not used to determine acceptance.

Federal and/or State law prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, marital status, physical or mental handicap unless such discrimination is based upon occupational qualifications.