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Over 1,800 volunteers are needed to run this high energy campeach year. “People come from all over the world to volunteer,”states Marian Jakubiak, a Volunteer Coordinator for the Camp.“Many of the camp counselors and family pals are college students,but we have volunteers from all walks of life and all ages. Oncepeople spend a little time here, they always want more of themagic.”UCF Engineering graduate Brian Keirnan says that his timeat the Camp was a life-changing experience. He learned of CampBoggy Creek through his fraternity and spent two summersserving, first as a camp counselor and later in the wood shop. Hisenthusiasm is palpable as he reflects on his experiences. “At theCamp, the kids have a voice and they are empowered. They growas individuals and become more independent,” he notes. “Goingthere just re-centers you. The look on the kids’ faces draws you in,and you just want to keep coming back. For many, the experiencebegins a lifelong cycle of helping.” Brian adds that the mostrewarding aspect of working at the Camp is the knowledge that heis making a difference.Like the many colorful quilts adorning the buildings at the facility,the campers, volunteers, and staff members’ lives are stitchedtogether at Camp Boggy Creek to create lasting bonds that enrichthe lives of all.To find out more about getting involved, go to www.BoggyCreek.org orcall toll free 866.GO.BOGGY, ext.293.Do You Have What it Takes?• Volunteers needed, age 19 and upfrom all walks of life and with avariety of skill sets.• Volunteer for a day, or for weeks—itis up to you!• Counselors needed, along with helpin the kitchen, on the grounds, withthe horses or a variety of other jobs.• Volunteers go through acomprehensive background checkand interview.Support the Camp by hosting orparticipating in fundraisers in yourcommunity, making individualdonations, or by providing items from theNeeds List appearing on the website.www.OrlandoFamilyMagazine.comwwamilyMagaom