Camp Shield’s mission is collaborating to empower Veterans – emotionally, socially and physically – to ensure they thrive After Military Service. Our vision is to reduce the risk of Veteran homelessness and suicide by providing a secure and comfortable healing environment for the Veteran and their children to heal and grow. To achieve this vision, Camp Shield provides a series of workshops, mastermind book clubs, peer-to-peer support groups, retreats, financial assistance and resource referral services. This will include a transitional housing program in the future.
Member Duties : By assisting with the development and strengthening of youth programming tools, family engagement resources, and structured activity materials, the VISTA project will increase Camp SHiEld’s capacity to address susceptibility to suicide, poverty, and homelessness among Veterans and their families. Objectives of this role include: developing youth lesson plans and activity modules, supporting youth and family workshop delivery, and organizing reusable playbooks, templates, and facilitation guides for future use.
Program Benefits : Stipend , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Veterans , Homelessness , Education .
Skills :
Veterans , Communications , Youth Development , Community Organization , Conflict Resolution , Teaching/Tutoring , Writing/Editing , Computers/Technology , General Skills , Team Work .
Camp Shield Youth & Family Programming Summer Associate
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
TEXAS Houston/Galveston
From 03/26/2026 To 05/08/2026