Volunteer roles at F.I.R.E.
Logistics Team
Tool usage. Help setup lodge, small groups, firepits, Bonfire and activity support. Behind-the-scenes role for men who enjoy working outside with tools. Think...Operations. Commitment: Attend weekly planning meetings 4-weeks before the retreat. Arrive Friday for setup. Leave Sunday after camp is restored and clean.
F.I.R.E. Guide
Small group leader. Facilitates discussion and leads team through the retreat program. Commitment: attend weekly planning meetings 4-weeks before the retreat. Organize and host 2 follow up meetings with your team after the retreat. Arrive Friday for setup. Leave Sunday after camp is restored and clean.
Prayer Team
Commitment: Daily prayer for attendees by name once signup opens and throughout the retreat.
Culinary Support Team
Support kitchen staff with meal prep and cleanup. Commitment: Arrive Friday for setup. Leave Sunday after camp is restored and clean
fire council
How is the F.I.R.E. Council chosen?
The F.I.R.E. Council is the leadership team that casts and executes the vision for each retreat. Everything from the initial theme, retreat schedule, activities, speakers, Guide selection and training, logistics and overall retreat operation. The council is generally consists of 4 men with prior F.I.R.E. volunteer experience. The F.I.RE.. Council makes a commitment to serve as a volunteer for 2 consecutive retreats ( 18 months).
The F.I.R.E. Council is led and selected by the F.I.R.E. Chief who is prayerfully discerned and invited by the outgoing F.I.R.E. Chief under the supervision of the F.I.R.E. Spiritual Directors. One primary goal is to extend volunteering opportunities and spread leadership responsibility to as many parishes as possible.