Mount Carmel Ministries · Alexandria, MN
Come &
Serve
With Us
Your hands, your skills, your time —
woven into something that lasts.
More Than a Work Weekend
Every nail driven, every garden bed turned, every cabin scrubbed clean is an act of hospitality for the thousands of families and youth who will walk these grounds. Volunteers have been the heartbeat of Mount Carmel for generations — and that tradition continues starting May 2026.
Whether you come for a single day or a whole week, you'll leave knowing you've helped build something that outlasts you — a place where the gospel is proclaimed, community is formed, and lives are changed on the shores of Lake Carlos.
2026
Projects for Every Pair of Hands
We welcome volunteers of all skill levels. If you can hold a brush, pull a weed, or bake a loaf of bread — there's a place for you here.
Shape the natural beauty of our lakeside campus.
- Mulching & weeding
- Planting & watering
- Tree trimming
- Debris clearing
Extend the warm welcome that defines Mount Carmel.
- Kitchen food prep & baking
- Dining area setup & cleanup
- Greeter or host
Prepare every corner for families arriving with anticipation.
- Beach cleanup
- Cabin dusting & vacuuming
- Lodge & chapel cleaning
Build and repair the spaces where faith communities gather.
- Carpentry & drywall
- Electrical & mechanical
- Plumbing, roofing & flooring
Refresh, restore, and prepare for a new season of guests.
- Seasonal cabin startup
- Staining & painting cabins
- Decks, tables & blue chairs
We Take Care of You Too
Non-local volunteers are provided with housing when available. Campground sites with electrical and water hookups are also accessible.
Meals are provided when our kitchen staff is present. When they're not, housing with full kitchen access is available.
Stay connected and enjoy the quiet of our on-site library — a good place to rest between projects.
When retreats are happening on campus, volunteers may have the opportunity to join in on activities at beautiful Lake Carlos.
On-site coordinators are here to answer questions, provide tools, and help you find the right project for your skills.
Work alongside fellow believers, share meals, and experience the joy of serving a ministry that proclaims Christ to every generation.
Season of Preparation
We welcome volunteers year-round, with the greatest need in the weeks leading up to Family Camp — when every cabin, path, and garden needs to be ready for arrival day.
Projects available in all seasons. Contact us to find what fits your schedule.
Coordinators go on-site. Cabin startup, landscaping, and deep cleaning begin in earnest.
🌟 High NeedA beloved Mount Carmel tradition — volunteer weekends where teams work together to open the non-winterized cabins.
🌟 Tradition EventYour work pays off — families arrive to a welcoming, beautiful, ready camp.
"Volunteer weekends have been a Mount Carmel tradition for years — a chance to work hard, fellowship deeply, and prepare this place for the families and youth who will encounter Christ here."— Mount Carmel Ministries
Good to Know
On volunteer weekends, coordinators are fully present to welcome you, answer questions, and match you with the right work. During weekdays in May, coordinators are on-site but focused on their own responsibilities — so weekday visitors should come ready to work independently.
Two Weekends. One Mission.
We have two scheduled volunteer weekends this spring — and on these weekends, we take care of you completely. Meals, housing, tools, coordination — everything is provided so you can show up and serve.
Throughout May
Week-Long & Individual Visits
If you'd like to come for a full week or outside of the scheduled weekends, we'd love to have you — and there is no shortage of projects. However, our coordinators are busy with their own work during the week, so this option is best suited for skilled, highly self-directed volunteers who are comfortable finding their footing independently. Housing is provided when available; meals are not guaranteed outside of weekend events.
Bring your skills
& your independence
Apply now and we'll be in touch with details as the season approaches.
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