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Volunteer at Our December Bereavement Retreat

[email protected]August 31, 2026

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Volunteer at our Dec 4-6th bereavement retreat in Walhonding, Ohio. Choose one or more free shifts and help provide welcoming, compassionate behind-the-scenes support for retreat guests.

Volunteer at Our November Bereavement Retreat

[email protected]August 31, 2026

People participating in an indoor group activity at camp

Volunteer at our Nov. 20-22nd bereavement retreat in Walhonding, Ohio. Choose one or more free shifts and help provide welcoming, compassionate behind-the-scenes support for retreat guests.

Volunteer at Our October Bereavement Retreat

[email protected]August 31, 2026

People participating in an indoor group activity at camp

Volunteer at our Oct 16-18th bereavement retreat in Walhonding, Ohio. Choose one or more free shifts and help provide welcoming, compassionate behind-the-scenes support for retreat guests.

Westerville, OH: Volunteer or Attend Speech with Founder of because I said I would

Ashley TaylorAugust 24, 2026

Attend a free private speaking event with founder Alex Sheen in Westerville, Ohio, on September 16. Volunteer or register as a guest while tickets remain.

Moscow, ID: Volunteer or Attend Speech with Founder of because I said I would

Ashley TaylorAugust 24, 2026

Attend a free private speaking event with founder Alex Sheen in Moscow, Idaho, on September 13. Volunteer at the fundraiser or register as a guest.

Help Adults with Disabilities Build Resiliency: Volunteer Crew

[email protected]August 20, 2026

Volunteer behind the scenes at a multi-day Self-Advocate Leadership Retreat for approximately 35 adults with disabilities from Knox and Coshocton counties. Choose one or more shifts across September 9–10.

Volunteer at Our September Bereavement Retreat

[email protected]July 12, 2026

People participating in an indoor group activity at camp

Volunteer at our September 11–13 bereavement retreat in Walhonding, Ohio. Choose one or more free shifts and help provide welcoming, compassionate behind-the-scenes support for retreat guests.

Volunteer Opportunity: Event Crew at Camp 9/17/26

[email protected]July 10, 2026

Volunteer at Camp Because I Said I Would on September 17. Choose a daytime or full-day event-support shift and help welcome corporate picnic guests.

Camp Because I Said I Would

3483 McCament Rd
Walhonding, OH 43843
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Because I said I would is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering people with resiliency skills and mental health habits to face the adversities of life. We achieve this mission through programs in schools, prisons and at our 92-acre camp in central Ohio with families facing tragedies.. Learn more »