Camp Volunteers

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Listen CI Camp!  Without support of passionate individuals like you, hosting the camp would not be possible.  Please create a camp account to receive camp updates and information about our future volunteer opportunities. We hope that you will consider applying for our 2026 programs!  

The volunteer application typically opens in late January at which time a link will be available on this page.

The program goal is to provide:

• a safe and welcoming environment for our camp families, guest participants, and volunteers
• an organized camp with informed, happy guests whose needs are met
• relationship and connection between guests, volunteers, and industry professionals
• assistance to the Camp Director and YMCA staff as needed
• an opportunity for camp alumni to connect and serve as mentors for those following in their footsteps

2026 Camp Dates for Volunteers:

• June 24-28, 2026             Session for CI Recipients Entering 4th Grade through 2026 High School Graduates
• July 29-August 2, 2026   Session for CI Recipients Age 3 through Entering 3rd Grade

The majority of our needs are for on-site volunteers for the entire 4-day, 3-night camp session.  This information is designed to address those volunteers solely.  If your desire is to help in some other way, or you can’t meet the requirements, please contact Janette Cantwell, Camp Director, at Camp@ListenFoundation.org to talk about other options or ideas you may have.

WHO:   We need volunteers who are interested in families as well as kids and who have some relation to camp, campers, or the cochlear implant or hearing health industry.  All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and have one year post high school experience in work or college.  Former campers (both CI recipients and siblings) are desired along with students in hearing health related majors/graduate school, and professionals in the industry. Certificates detailing your duties and time spent can be prepared for colleges or employers.

WHAT:   Volunteer roles are primarily facilitative, social, and administrative in nature.  The YMCA staff are responsible for the facilities, meals, and some of the group activities.  Listen Foundation volunteers will lead family icebreakers and some of the children’s activities, escort campers to events, join kids for activities, serve as mentors, and help with various administrative tasks.  Volunteers dine with campers for every meal, initiating conversation and helping families get acquainted. If you are a CI user or sibling camp alumni, you may be asked to participate in a panel discussion; this is purely voluntary.  Volunteers with photography skills are also needed.  All volunteers will have scheduled roles and some down time.

WHEN:   Prior to camp, volunteers will complete online child protection training and participate in a zoom camp orientation session. Volunteers arrive at camp by 7:00 pm on Wednesday (see dates above). Additionally, volunteers meet after all campers depart on Sunday; expect to wrap up about 11:30am (MT). Please do NOT schedule flights leaving Denver before 3:30pm on camp Sunday. Any exceptions to the arrival and departure times listed above require express permission and planning at the time of application. Volunteers may apply for one or both sessions.

WHERE:  Listen CI Camp takes place at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO. (Note: NOT the Granby YMCA near Winter Park.)  2515 Tunnel Rd, Estes Park, CO 80511.  Volunteers are responsible for getting themselves to/from the camp at YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park.  Listen Foundation will provide all meals and lodging during your stay.  Volunteers are housed on the YMCA campus in hotel-style rooms with 2 queen beds, a pullout twin mattress, and a private bath.  Expect to share a room with two other volunteers of the same gender expression.

APPLY:  A link to the application will be available here when the application opens.

QUESTIONS:  Please contact Janette Cantwell, Camp Director, at Camp@ListenFoundation.org or 214-906-4694. 

Thank you for your commitment to making a difference in the lives of Cochlear Implant families!

Full time volunteer positions have been filled for 2026.  If you would like to be considered as a back up in case of a volunteer cancellation, or if you are interested in joining us Saturday morning June 27 and/or August 1 to help with the kids during the parent education sessions, please complete the application.  Thank you so much for your interest in serving CI families!

Listen CI Camp is Grateful for the Generous Support of our Corporate Sponsors