KindTree - Autism Rocks

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Let's celebrate our amazing volunteers! KindTree has always been powered by our incredible volunteers. To everyone who dedicates their time and energy to make camp so special—thank you so much!

Hey friends and family of KindTree Camp! We're still on the lookout for volunteers for this year's camp. If you're interested in helping out or know someone who might be, please sign up at: https://www.kindtree.org/volunteers. Thanks so much!

Looking for a fun evening of games, creativity, and community? Join The Connection Club for Game Night & LEGOS, where friendship, laughter, and fun are always on the agenda!

Whether you're a fan of board games, card games, or building amazing LEGO creations, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Best of all, you'll get to build a LEGO project and take it home as a keepsake from the evening!

Enjoy delicious pizza, snacks, and beverages while connecting with friends—new and old—in an inclusive, welcoming environment where everyone belongs.

Event Highlights:

Board games and card games
LEGO building (take your creation home!)
Pizza, snacks, and beverages provided
Meet new friends and connect with the community
Inclusive fun for all abilities.

📅 Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026

🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

📍 Location:
2580 Hilyard Street
Eugene, OR 97405

Get Tickets Here:
https://charity.pledgeit.org/EugeneGame

Hosted by The Connection Club

Special thanks to our event sponsor, Connections NW – Attendant Care & Direct Support Professionals, for helping make this evening possible.

Come play, build, laugh, and make new memories—we can't wait to see you there!

Everybody Belongs Here! 🎲🧱🍕

Join in the fun with us!

Autism Rocks Eugene II is coming to Kesey Square in Eugene June 20, 2-4pm, with entertainment, partner agency tables, and YOU get a chance to speak, to share your real life experience living with autism in Eugene. Come join us!! Contact [email protected] if you'd like to speak or entertain. Do it today!

We need volunteers and speakers!
if you want to help us set up or run this exiting event then reach out to [email protected].
if you are interested in speaking about your life with autism in Eugene again reach out to [email protected].

Allies, LLC and New Horizons will be there. Frankie Sharp will present his Frank Sinatra impression, Omo will do his thang, Benny & friend will hammer their marimbas, and you are invited to perform, too, as well as share your thoughts about being autistic in Eugene. Do you feel welcome, left out, supported, ignored...? Tell your truth. Be yourself!! We want to know you.

Autism Rocks Camp is coming up, and we’re excited to start building our amazing volunteer team! 💙
Autism Rocks Camp is coming up, and we’re excited to start building our amazing volunteer team! 💙

If you have not signed up to volunteer this year, then please do so as soon as possible, you don't want to miss out on information!

Volunteer sign up link:
👉 Volunteer Form | KindTree https://www.kindtree.org/about-4-1

We’ll be opening up volunteer shift sign-ups in the next few weeks, so please keep an 👁 on your email. Once shifts are available, we encourage you to sign up right away so we can make sure everything is fully supported for camp!

Important Dates:
• Camp Orientation: August 4th or August 8th (you only need to attend one)
• Camp Dates: August 27th–30th

✨️Participation Reminders✨️

To help keep things clear and running smoothly:

• Youth under 16 may attend for free
• Individuals 16 and older are asked to either volunteer or pay to attend
• If a volunteer is bringing a child who requires a high level of support that may interfere with their ability to fulfill volunteer responsibilities, we ask that another adult attend to support that child, or that the individual attend as a participant rather than a volunteer. *Camp is currently full, waitlist option*
• Sign up for shifts that you feel comfortable in doing. Some shifts require physical activity, so come prepared!
• You will be eat REALLY amazing food, thank you chef Jessica McMullen 🥰

✨️Volunteer Roles✨️
Here’s a quick look at some of the ways you can be involved

🍽 Dish Pit Crew
Help keep camp running behind the scenes by washing and sanitizing dishes, keeping the kitchen area organized, and supporting meal service. This is a hands-on, active role—be ready to get a little wet and wear closed-toe shoes!

🚗 Parking Lot Support
Be part of the first impression at camp! Help direct traffic, greet families, assist with unloading, and support campers in getting settled. Great for those who enjoy being outdoors and staying active.

🥗 Kitchen Crew
Support meal prep and service by helping with food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen space. A fast-paced, team-oriented role at the heart of camp.

🎨 Craft Support
Work directly with campers to create fun projects like decorating sunglasses, lavender crafts, and nature collages. This role is perfect for creative, patient individuals who enjoy hands-on activities and connection.

🔥 Activity Support
Help create memorable camp experiences through fun, engaging activities like making and serving popcorn, setting up outdoor movies, managing the fire pit, organizing slip n’ slide fun, and supporting other recreational activities throughout camp. This role is perfect for energetic, flexible individuals who enjoy being hands-on, creating a fun atmosphere, and connecting with campers.

💙 Vibe Crew (Selected Roles)
These positions are hand-selected and require CPR/First Aid certification, strong awareness skills, and experience supporting individuals with I/DD. This team helps support campers who may be in distress and ensures a safe, supportive environment.
*Please include in your volunteer registration under "Other Information - what special skills, experience, or interests do you have that could be helpful?" if you are CPR certified, have experience working with individuals in the IDD field, or special certifications you currently hold. OIS, ect. Or are a DSP with a provider agency.*

We truly couldn’t make this camp happen without you. 🥹 Whether you’re behind the scenes or working directly with campers, every role makes a difference!!
If you have any questions or want help deciding which role might be a good fit, feel free to reach out!

P.S........ The Kitchen and Dish-Pit have the MOST fun!!!

Thank you for being part of this incredible community—we can’t wait to see you at camp 💙

Volunteer Coordinator, Melissa Fleeman

Volunteer Form | KindTree KindTree - Autism Rocks is an all volunteer non-profit. We can't do it without YOU!

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