Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I sign up to be a volunteer, mentor or tutor?
2. Are there age requirements for volunteers?
3. Where is TYM Camp located?
4. What kind of training does TYM provide their volunteers?
5. Will I have to pay anything?
6. What is it like volunteering at a summer camp for TYM?
7. Do I have to have backpacking experience to come on a backpacking trip?
8. What age group of kids does TYM serve?

1. How do I sign up to be a volunteer, mentor or tutor?
If you are interested in volunteering for TYM, complete a volunteer application and return to TYM, 461 Valley Way, Milpitas, CA 95035. If you have any questions regarding becoming a volunteer, contact Tucker Farrar at tucker@tymkids.org or (916) 452-6852.

2. Are there age requirements for volunteers?
We prefer our volunteers to be 16 years of age or older if working at TYM camp. For our backpacking program, we prefer our volunteers to be 21 years of age or older, but exceptions can be made.

3. Where is TYM Camp located?
TYM operates a camp for kids 8–12 years old near Pescadero, CA. Click here for directions to camp. We offer several 5-day sessions during the summer months.

4. What kind of training does TYM provide their volunteers?
We require all our summer volunteers attend a volunteer training that prepares you to handle difficult situations. We’re offering Staff training on the first two weekends of June. June 2-3 and June 10-11. If you can not attend either weekends, please contact Tucker at 916-452-6852 or email him at tucker@tymkids.org.

5. Will I have to pay anything?
We ask for a $100 volunteer donation for our summer camp volunteers, to help cover costs of food, transportation, and general costs. Please contact Marilyn at 1-408-719-9125 if you have questions.

6. What is it like volunteering at a summer camp for TYM?
CLICK HERE FOR VOLUNTEER QUOTES, COMMENTS, AND STORIES.

7. Do I have to have back packing experience to come on a back packing trip?
TYM welcomes all volunteers with a passion for children, and a passion for Jesus Christ. We do not require our volunteers to have prior back packing experience.

8. What age group of kids does TYM serve?
TYM serves children ages 8-18 years. Our 8-12 year olds attend a 5-day camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Our teens participate in a 5-day backpacking trip, which take place in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. All camps and back packing trips are gender specific.