Your Helping Hands Keep Us Going
PEOPLE MAKE TRAIL BLAZERS POSSIBLE, BE A PART OF THE COMMUNITY THAT KEEPS CAMP GOING
Camp is more than time spent in nature. Camp is also a community that spans generations, geographic location, and professional expertise! There is a place for everyone – from alumni, to current campers and their families, to neighbors, to corporate partners – to roll up our sleeves together and help keep Trail Blazers going for current and future campers!
Whether you prefer being behind the scenes or in the midst of the activity, whether you have just one afternoon to spare or are able to dedicate several hours a year, you can have a direct impact by being an active part of our community and lending a hand.
There are several meaningful ways for you to use your skills (or even build new ones!) to create lasting impact, some of which are highlighted below. For more details, contact Tiffany Caton, Dir. Development & Communications, at TCaton@TrailBlazers.Org.
A fun tradition, Operation Muscle is our largest annual volunteer event. Spend a Saturday with alumni, current families, board members, staff, neighbors, and friends as we prepare Mashipacong, our Overnight Camp site, for summer programs. All ages are welcome! There’s a job for everyone, including:
Transportation from Brooklyn and lunch are provided, however you are welcome to drive yourself.
This year’s event is May 16, 2026. RSVP here.
Board Leadership is for professionals who want to go beyond the occasional volunteer service and apply their time, talent and treasure to further a mission they want to champion.
A Board Trustee builds a new network, applies their professional skills to support the administrative team and accept fiduciary responsibility for the organization.
Learn more about becoming a Board Trustee by contacting Shanna Gumaer, Executive Director, at SGumaer@TrailBlazers.Org.
A day of service and a day of fun, what better way to spend a day away from the office?
Trail Blazers has hosted volunteer groups as small as 10 and as large as 150! Opportunities exist in Brooklyn, NY and at our Camp site in Sussex County, NJ. There are projects for all skill sets and interests, past volunteer days included:
If you are interested in creating a volunteer day for your team, contact Tiffany Caton, Director of Development and Communications, TCaton@TrailBlazers.Org. If you are looking for a retreat experience for your group’s teambuilding and organizational needs, check out our TeamBuilding page here.
You can set up a birthday fundraiser on Facebook or pledge to walk a few miles with friends! There are easy ways to help support Trail Blazers and we can help you set them up! For additional information, please contact Tiffany Caton, Director of Development and Communications, at TCaton@TrailBlazers.Org.
Camp is more than time spent in nature. Camp is also a community that spans generations, geographic location, and professional expertise! There is a place for everyone – from alumni, to current campers and their families, to neighbors, to corporate partners – to roll up our sleeves together and help keep Trail Blazers going for current and future campers!
Whether you prefer being behind the scenes or in the midst of the activity, whether you have just one afternoon to spare or are able to dedicate several hours a year, you can have a direct impact by being an active part of our community and lending a hand.
There are several meaningful ways for you to use your skills (or even build new ones!) to create lasting impact, some of which are highlighted below. For more details, contact Tiffany Caton, Dir. Development & Communications, at TCaton@TrailBlazers.Org.
why Volunteer?
There are so many reasons to volunteer! You may have some extra time on your hands and want to do something worthwhile? Or maybe you are looking to expand your network or grow your skill set, or are looking to support your community? The reason for choosing to volunteer your time will inform the type of volunteer opportunity you seek out.
For us, volunteers give us an opportunity to more deeply connect with our community, and build a network of friends and supporters that helps us move Trail Blazers’ mission forward
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What Our Volunteers Say
“We love Trail Blazers. I like that it’s not super fancy with tons of fancy equipment. I like that it is about surviving with what’s right in front of them. It uses nature itself as a teacher. And the diversity of campers and counselors.”~ Parent, 2020
“Trail Blazers Overnight Camp provided a rich, traditional outdoor camp experience for our daughter. The core values of the program, including the focus on developing independence, were evident in her behavior upon return and have stayed with her to this very day.” ~ Parent, 2019
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