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Camp Construction Advisory Council

Location: Hybrid
Type: Professional Volunteer
Salary: Unpaid
Travel Requirements: Minimal — in-person visits to camp as needed (tour plus occasional project support)
Work Hours:  Approximately 4 hours per quarter on-site at camp, plus a 1-hour monthly video call
Applying via email? Please email [email protected] with "Camp Construction Advisory Council" in the subject line.

Role Overview

Join the Camp Construction Advisory Council — a unique opportunity for skilled tradespeople such as plumbers, roofers, electricians, carpenters, and other construction professionals to make a direct and lasting impact on our mission. Your expertise will help shape the future of Camp because I said I would’s facilities, ensuring they remain safe, functional, and welcoming for grieving families and other guests.

As a council member, you’ll collaborate with fellow construction experts, offering input on maintenance priorities, project planning, and sustainability initiatives. This is a great way to give back while using your professional skills in a meaningful, hands-on way.

Responsibilities

  • Attend a 1-hour monthly video call to review camp facility needs, ongoing projects, and upcoming plans

  • Volunteer on-site for approximately 4 hours each quarter to provide expertise, guidance, or light hands-on assistance

  • Advise on safety, functionality, and sustainability improvements for camp infrastructure

  • Share recommendations for materials, vendors, or best practices in construction and maintenance

  • Collaborate with other council members and staff to address urgent facility issues as they arise

Qualifications

  • Professional experience in a construction-related trade (e.g., plumbing, roofing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, general contracting)

  • Willingness to share expertise in a collaborative, team-oriented setting

  • Interest in supporting the mission of Camp because I said I would

  • Ability to commit to monthly virtual meetings and quarterly in-person volunteer hours

Apply via Email
Applying via email? Please email [email protected] with "Camp Construction Advisory Council" in the subject line.
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About because I said I would.

Because I said I would is a social movement and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the betterment of humanity through promises made and kept. We are changing lives through programs teaching resiliency skills and mental health habits in schools, correctional institutions, and at our 92-acre summer camp and retreat center. Our commitment extends to hosting over 100 events annually and managing a range of products to fund our nonprofit and charitable work.
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