Volunteer 4 Perthes

Perthes Kids Foundation is always looking to add to our fun group of determined volunteers, from all walks of life (executives, doctors, firefighters, teachers, coders, therapists, nurses and more), that come together to support the Perthes Kids Foundation cause. If you'd like to join our team for a Perthes event or activity, please do sign up. We welcome anyone that is passionate, willing to work hard, be kind, and show their support to children and families dealing with LCPD.

Camp Perthes Volunteer

Perthes Kids Foundation’s volunteer program was established in 2013 with just 4 volunteers. It has grown quite a bit through the years and has expanded internationally, having had more than 100 people serve as volunteers for our various programs that help children with Perthes disease.

If you would like to donate your time and compassion to one of our advocacy programs, please fill out the appropriate volunteer application, below. THANK YOU.

2025 Volunteer Applications (USA) are available NOW.

• Camp Perthes CIT (Counselor In Training; ages 16-18) Program is also an option for children that have previously attended at least 2 camps.

• Please type or write your responses within the application. Must include, or attach, 300+ word essay. Email completed application to campperthes@gmail.com. Good luck!

• Food & accommodations at camp are provided for all selected volunteers

• You can only apply for a camp in the country nearest to your residence

• Adults with professional medical or teaching backgrounds are top priority, but still require background check

• Only one parent allowed to apply if child is also attending camp

• Must be age 19 or over to apply (college credit available)

• 2025 CIT Program (USA) available for ages 16-18, very limited spots

• We highly recommend adults who had perthes as a child to apply

• All selected volunteers must do a small fundraiser (or donation) for camp

VOLUNTEERING at one of our camps, or in general, is always a thrilling and rewarding experience for any adult/parent looking to give back, or simply help make a difference in the lives of kids dealing with Perthes disease. As a 100% volunteer-run organization, we are 100% dedicated to safety first, then fun for our campers. Being a camp volunteer can be hard work, but it is totally worth the effort in seeing the big smiles on our little camper faces. We also have a fun time, too!

PERTHES KIDS FOUNDATION thanks you for your interest in volunteering at Camp Perthes! A special place just for kids diagnosed with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. Camp Perthes is all about TIME. Your volunteer time will be time to listen, help, watch and play with children who will be regular camp attendees, as well as, first-timers. Our camp volunteers are all 100% dedicated to safety first, then fun for our campers!

IMPORTANT: Applicants with a professional medical, teaching, or coaching background will have priority in the selection process. Due to the boy/girl ratio of most Perthes Kids, male applicants will also have precedence. Please know that being a volunteer is a very rewarding and enriching experience, but it can also be busy/fun work. It's not a vacation to simply enjoy the location and relax at camp. For those of you who are first-timers, and will have a child attending camp, please know that being a volunteer is NOT so you can spend more time with your child at camp (you most likely will not be assigned to the same cabin as your child). A volunteer must spend equal time with all the children... you can't show favorites. The kids notice these things and can become anxious, so please keep this in mind when applying. Being a volunteer is not about you, it's about ALL of the kids, and them having the best experience possible while at camp. Due to capacity and experience level, not all applicants are accepted to be volunteers for this particular camp. If you're not selected to volunteer this year, don't worry, you may easily apply again next year. If you're child is attending camp this year, there are also plenty of opportunities to visit your child at camp.