About Volunteer Work Weekends
Make Goshen Shine
This weekend is open to members of the scouting community – youth and adults. Units and volunteers are invited to assist in camp beautification!
Past Volunteer Service Weekend Projects have included sign routing and painting, picnic table building, boat repair, building painting, cabin construction, and more! Projects are available for all skill levels.
Please see the information below.
Spring Work Weekend
Who:
Scouting youth and adults
Youth attending need to have Youth Protection compliant supervision – either with a parent/guardian or with a contingent from their unit
When:
May 9 – 11, 2025
Check-in Begins at 5pm Friday
Where:
Goshen Scout Reservation
340 Millard Burke Memorial Hwy
Goshen, VA 24439
Amenities:
Participants should bring their own tents. Campsites will be available in Camp Olmsted.
Meals will be served at Forster Hall (Olmsted Dining Hall) at 8:00 am, 12:30 pm, and 6:00 pm.
How Much:
Free!
Other Info:
Participants need to bring a copy of their BSA Medical Form (Parts A & B).
We would appreciate it if everyone who comes to this event is vaccinated.
Spring 2024 GSR Volunteer Service Weekend Welcome Packet (Schedule, Equipment List, FAQ) [PDF]
Project List:
- TBD
Fall Work Weekend
Who:
Scouting youth and adults
Youth attending need to have Youth Protection compliant supervision – either with a parent/guardian or with a contingent from their unit
When:
September 26 – 28, 2025
Check-in Begins at 5pm Friday
Where:
Goshen Scout Reservation
340 Millard Burke Memorial Hwy
Goshen, VA 24439
Amenities:
Participants should bring their own tents. Campsites will be available in Camp Olmsted.
Meals will be served at Forster Hall (Olmsted Dining Hall) at 8, 12:30, and 6.
How Much:
Free!
Other Info:
Participants need to bring a copy of their BSA Medical Form (Parts A & B).
We would appreciate it if everyone who comes to this event is vaccinated.
Fall 2024 GSR Volunteer Work Weekend Schedule, Packing List, and FAQ [PDF]
Project List:
- TBD
Transportation
Driving directions are available on our transportation page.