A Volunteer Camp Counselor Program
Leaders in Training
Volunteer at
Procter Center
Procter is a camp and conference center in Madison County, about 30 miles south of Columbus, Ohio. Our site includes a reflection pond, lake, pool, hiking trails, and a woodland area. In the summers, we host hundreds of campers in grades first through twelfth. In addition, Procter Center Farm provides food for our Dining Hall, an education site for our guests, and food to our community.
Each summer, we hire Kitchen & Housekeeping, Farmers, Groundskeepers, Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, and Camp Nurses. All of our staff serve as leaders and mentors to our campers, guests, and customers. Being a part of our staff means working hard and having a ton of fun.
To support our programs and ensure that each child gets the attention he/she/they deserves, we ask teens to be a part of our LIT Program – Leaders in Training! LITs spend the day right along side the kids, playing games, doing arts and crafts, canoeing, fishing and more! A LITs job is to make the campers’ experience even more special and safe while gaining experience in organizational leadership, customer relations, family services, interpersonal communication, and outdoor recreation. Volunteer for a week, a month, or all summer long! We provide initial training and program oversite.
Procter Center is owned and operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio, so part of the programming that occurs on-site is discussing faith and what that looks like in the 21st century. People from all faith backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Take the first step to becoming a LIT
Looking for a job? Please see what we’re hiring for below:
Maintenance & Ground
Procter has a variety of buildings on-site, outdoor and indoor spaces frequently used by guests. Therefore, Procter is seeking a part-time person to assist with grounds work, such as landscaping and mowing, and facility upkeep. General experience with shop work is preferred. Experience using a mower, a variety of tools, and knowledge of tool safety is highly preferred. If you are interested in this position, please contact Danielle Vogel at dvogel@proctercenter.org.
Farm Hand Internship
Ever been interested in learning how to grow your own food, learning about sustainable farming, or raising chickens and hogs? No previous farm experience is necessary for our summer and fall positions. Each summer, we look for three individuals who have a positive attitude, are able to work well on a team, and are willing to learn how to farm! Learn more about how to apply by clicking the link below.
Camp Staff
Procter hires 15-20 staff members a season: Counselors, Lifeguards (we provide the training), Healthcare Providers, and a Leadership Team. Email Heather Bangerter at hbangerter@proctercenter.org, or Submit an application online!
Summer Kitchen & Housekeeping Staff
We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic people who would enjoy being involved in all aspects of our food service operation and maintaining a clean environment for our guests. This includes food prep and cooking, guest interaction on the serving line, dishes, and cleaning the guest spaces, kitchen, and dining hall. We look for team members who like to work, will be on time, and present. Experience in a restaurant or food service setting preferred. If you are interested in this position please contact Kitchen Manager, Cathy White at cwhite@proctercenter.org.
Hospitality Internship
Procter is a year-round event center. We pride ourselves in making our facilities and grounds as welcoming as possible for guests. We are seeking an individual who is also enthusiastic about hospitality. Our paid interns will develop skills in event planning, guest management, customer relations and more. Please email Robin Kimbler at rkimbler@proctercenter.org with interest.
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Procter is a great place to get away from everyday life. I stayed in one of the cabins where there are 4 rooms with 2 sets of bunk beds. The cabin also had A/C, showers, a bathroom, a kitchen, and a living room area furnished with a couch. The cabins are a short walk away from the dining and conference hall or the lake.
The staff was very welcoming and I even had the opportunity to visit with some of the summer farm staff! It was great talking to Procter’s farm manager, Danielle, who told me that the farm uses sustainable practices: pasture-raised pork and chicken, free-range egg layers, and crops are grown using organic methods. She was happy to sell me some bratwurst and my roommate and I enjoyed them that night!
In between my work sessions, I had a wonderful time wandering around Procter’s pond and visiting with the pigs and chickens.
Noel Lampazzi’s, SCA Invasive Species and Farm Intern, Fall 2019