Join the Fun at RYLA
9 weeks to RYLA, June 26, 27, 28
5 weeks to RYLA volunteer & session leader training - June 1- zoom
We’re looking for passionate adults who want to make a difference!
Join us as a volunteer and help guide students through powerful experiences like the Survival Course and Low Ropes, where they build resilience and confidence. Support them as they open up in meaningful conversations during sessions like Communications Challenge and Voices of Us. Be part of their journey in connection-focused activities such as Get2Know You, Community Building, and Town Meeting.
Your presencecan help shape a space where young people feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Our students need your help with:
Co-Session Leaders, Session Leaders
First aider(s) - day and night coverage
Reality Fair
Session support
Welcome Desk
Parent & Family Reception
Counselors - Voices of Us (prev. Culture Walk)
& more
Check out this 5 minute RYLA video:
Encourage a friend to sign up too.
Now is the time to signup for a slot that works for you!
RYLA Facts
RYLA - June 26, 27, 28, 2026
200 high school sophomores
100 enthusiastic volunteers
25+ sessions, in 3 days
Fitchburg State University
Signup slots are for a morning, afternoon or evening
All volunteers MUST apply a CORI (deadline June 15).
Apply here for your CORI
Volunteers: click here for everything you need to know
Directions
Shifts
What to wear
What our volunteers do
Session Details/Guidelines
more
Go to RYLA7910.org, read the information for you, our volunteers, so you can be actively involved recognizing your availability and your interests.
Ready to sign up? Signup here