WorkCamp Home Repair Program
Each year, beginning in 1990, the Catholic Diocese of Arlington’s Office of Youth, Campus and Young Adult Ministries has sponsored a week-long summer service program for high school aged youth known as WorkCamp. Through this program, approximately 800 youth and 400 adult volunteers serve an area of Northern Virginia with the goal of making the homes of those in need warmer, safer, and drier at no cost to the residents.
Our program moves locations every few years to best serve the needs of all communities in the diocese. WorkCamp 2026 will serve residents in and around Shenandoah County, Virginia.
Application Process Overview
- Read through the information on this page.
- Select blue “Application for Home Repair” button above to submit an online application. We can also accept applications over the phone.
- The application will be reviewed and screened for the program requirements below.
- A program representative will set up an appointment directly with the resident for an in-home assessment. Assessments typically occur between October and February.
Service Area for WorkCamp 2026
WorkCamp home repairs will be made on June 22-25, 2026.
Projects will be completed in and around Quicksburg, Virginia. Our areas of service will include:
- Shenandoah County
- Page County
- Rockingham County
We serve residents that are no more than a 45-minute drove from our Homebase facility in Quicksburg, VA.
Types of Home Repair
Projects should focus on making residences warmer, safer, and drier. Agreement to perform a repair is determined based on scope, need, and safety of program staff and volunteers. We work on single-family homes, mobile homes, and townhomes. We will assess each home and the repairs needed on an individual basis. While we may not be able to do all the repairs requested, we will work with the resident and/or caregivers to determine what the priorities are. The following chart describes work projects we typically conduct.
Eligibility Requirements
Our mission is to make homes warmer, safer, and drier. We serve anyone in the community who is in need of home repair assistance. In an effort to respect the privacy and dignity of those we serve, we do not institute eligibility requirements. We are eager to serve all who are in need regardless of religious affiliation, race, physical ability, or income level. We gladly serve:
- Individuals and Families who own single-family homes, mobile homes, or townhomes.
- Renters, if the landlord agrees not to increase rent due to improvements from repairs.
- Must live within within 45 minutes driving distance of Quicksburg, VA.
We evaluate homes based on project scope, need, driving distance from our camp location, and safety of program staff and volunteers. We may not be able to handle everything on your list. Applications for service may be denied for safety reasons including but not limited to the following:
- Repair requires climbing over one story tall (including decks and roofs)
- Visible mold in or near the work area
- The presence of lead-based paint or asbestos in the work area
- Having unsupervised or unleashed animals on the property while youth are on site
Referrals
Our first point of contact with a community is through Social Service Agencies, Community Service Boards, local Churches, and other non-profit organizations. We work with them to find individuals and families who are in need of free home repair services. Neighbors and key community members are also welcome to submit a referral. Additionally, an individual or family is welcome to apply directly using the same application.
Feel free to share our flyer (linked in the resources below) with those you believe may also benefit from our program.
Deadline
Applications are accepted throughout the year, however, applications received before February 28, 2026 may be considered for WorkCamp 2026. The earlier they are submitted, the more likely they will be selected. Applications submitted after we fill up all project slots for WorkCamp 2026, will automatically be considered for the following summer.
Cost
Home repair services are offered at no cost to either the resident or the referring organization. We provide all supplies and building materials, including building permits. Our crews arrive with the necessary tools, food, water, and needed items to ensure none of the resident’s resources are depleted.
Next Steps
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The application will be reviewed and screened for the above requirements.
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A volunteer Project Manager will be assigned to your home. They will call* to schedule an in-home assessment.
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The Project Manager will report their assessment and a decision will be made by WorkCamp staff if we can proceed on the project or not.
This process can take months to complete. All work will be completed in the Summer of 2026 on June 22-25.
*All WorkCamp staff members and volunteers, will clearly identify themselves as a WorkCamp representative. We will always leave a voicemail with a return number. A representative of our program will NEVER ask for money or information about your finances. If we cannot reach you after three tries over multiple weeks, we will put your application on hold until we are able to contact you.
Additional Resources
Free Home Repair Flyer
Preparing for WorkCamp Volunteers
Preparándose para los voluntarios (Español)
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WorkCamp and Scripture
Our Staff
Kevin Bohli
Executive Director
Edward Gloninger
WorkCamp Coordinator
Cecilia Haislmaier
Assistant WorkCamp Coordinator