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Volunteer This Fall!
Fall 2020
As you know, things are a bit different at Hume this fall. The good news? The Lord has made it possible for us to shine His light in wonderful ways, even in the midst of the COVID pandemic. Here’s where we’d love your help:
1. Fall at Hume
We’re opening our lodges and cabins to families and couples this fall! Families will come up the mountain to worship, hear the Word, and spent time playing together in God’s creation. It’s going to be a refreshing and restorative time for many.
1. Weekend Retreats
We’re running several weekends for various groups (following COVID guidelines): men’s retreat, women’s retreats, pastors retreat, father-daughter retreat, and marriage retreats.
2. Showing the love of Christ to the General Public
We are seeing many very satisfied “public” (people not attending one of our camps) visiting our Snack Shop, General Store, Hume Supply Company (Gift Shop), Boat House, and Dining Hall. We want to shine the light of Jesus among many.
So… we need help!
We want to make this fall an oasis for our guests, and we need volunteers to help. We want to serve all who God brings to His camp, keeping things open, fun, and Christ-centered. Interested?
Here are the details
- Volunteers will have their housing and meals provided while on site.
- Volunteers should expect 6-8 hours of service each day.
- Volunteers must be 18 and older OR accompanied by an adult.
- Volunteers under 14 must have their parent’s supervision while working.
- Each volunteer should bring a sleeping bag, pillow, sunscreen, work gloves, clothes that can get dirty, laundry soap if staying longer than a week, and a smile!
- The types of work you will be doing while volunteering will depend on the area you are working in but will generally include standing for long periods of time, lifting items up to 25 pounds, and other physically demanding activities.
Sound good? Please Fill out our interest form!
About Volunteering at Hume
Hume Ministries depends on your skills, talents, and passions in partnership with our staff to reach the thousands of youth, adults and families we share the Gospel with each year.
FAQ
Individuals, families, or groups. If anyone is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must be attending as well.
Each person will need to be registered, using the registration link on the event page.
Certain projects may have a specific skill level required. Please refer to project descriptions for information pertaining to that particular project.
Volunteers assist in a variety of ways. If you don’t see your specific skill or talent listed, let us know!
Volunteer Weeks
One of the most amazing things about Hume? Our volunteers!
online Registration closes one week prior to Camp. please call us at 1-800-965-4863 if online registration is closed.
2020 Fall Volunteer Week
October 26-28, 2020
Adult
(18 and over)
CHILD
(8 to 17-years-old)
FREE!
Single occupancy available for Adults (Based on availability)
Lodge rooms are available for a $75 fee (based on availability)
2021 Spring Volunteer Week
MAy 10-13, 2021
Adult
(18 and over)
CHILD
(8 to 17-years-old)
FREE!
Single occupancy available for Adults (Based on availability)
Lodge rooms are available for a $75 fee (based on availability)
2021 Fall Volunteer Week
October 25-27, 2021
Adult
(18 and over)
CHILD
(8 to 17-years-old)
FREE!
Single occupancy available for Adults (Based on availability)
Lodge rooms are available for a $75 fee (based on availability)
If you have a servant’s heart and don’t mind working hard, then come join us for Volunteer Week. You will work alongside our full-time staff to prepare the camp for Summer. The week also includes a special evening program, housing, meals, and plenty of work to keep you busy and even make you a little tired by the end.
In addition to hard workers who can help build, repair, clean and organize, we’re looking for specialists in areas such as carpentry, roofing, decking, painting, and stagecraft who can come volunteer their time.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity as volunteers of all walks of life come together to invest in each other and Hume Lake. You will be challenged and inspired as we work hard for the glory of God.
IMPORTANT
Some older mapping services will suggest you take the 245. It is a curvy, winding road that will take you at least an additional hour. DO NOT take 245!
Check in starts at 3:00 PM the first day of the retreat.
You need to be checked out of your lodging by 11:00 AM the last day of the retreat.
We provide:
Dinner the first day of the retreat
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All meals each full day of the retreat
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Breakfast and lunch the last day of the retreat
We do not offer free guest WiFi at this point in time. We do offer Internet for a fee; however, the speeds here are not fast. Purchase at your own risk.
You’ll need to be 8-years-old or older to be part of one of our volunteer work teams.
Yes! Lodge rooms are available for a $75 fee covering the length of your stay (based on availability).
Special Projects
What we’re looking for:
- Skilled workers who can offer one week at a time: carpenters, electricians, plumbers, etc.
- Hume liaisons to assist in promoting Hume retreats, events and fundraising activities in their churches and communities.
- Volunteers to assist in constructing sets and sewing costumes for program productions.
- Booth workers and assistants to serve at the annual Country Fair.
- Volunteers for “grunt work” – various cleaning and upkeep functions around the camp.
In addition, there are numerous opportunities for large projects, well-suited for volunteer crews with significant skilled laborers available for several days at a time. These projects include building remodeling, landscaping, roofing, carpeting/flooring, utilities, etc.
Tree Removal Weekends
In the past several years, over 70 million trees across the Southern Sierra Nevada succumbed to a historic California drought. The widespread death was driven not only by record low rainfall, but by the rampant bark beetle infestations which feed on the dry, defenseless trees. On our Hume Lake property alone we have tallied over 4800 dead and hazardous trees.
You’ve already helped us remove 3000 dead trees from the Hume forest—THANK YOU!
Please help us as we move into “Phase 2” in removing the remaining 1800 dead trees from our beautiful camp!
Questions?
Please contact:
Jeremiah Nadeau
Volunteer Supervisor
volunteer@hume.org
(559) 305-7770
