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Innisfree volunteers are engaged in therapeutic and meaningful work in the bakery, community kitchen, farm, herb & vegetable gardens, the free school, weavery and woodshop.

Engage in a year of meaningful service, foster genuine relationships and experience the joys and challenges of lifesharing in a therapeutic community!

Cool Job of the Week Set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, near Charlottesville, Virginia, Innisfree Village is a residential, lifesharing community with adults with intellectual disabilities. At the core of the Residential Volunteer experience is the building of genuine connections with the residents (known as coworkers in the village) as well as other community members. With a broad demographic of life experiences, personal backgrounds, and cultural traditions, volunteers enrich the community through their gifts, talents, and individuality. Fully participating in the events of daily life, along with special gatherings and social events, offer unique opportunities to develop connections that can last a lifetime. A monthly stipend, private room, meals, and plentiful benefits are provided.

More to Explore!Innisfree accepts Residential Volunteer applications on a monthly basis, taking into consideration current village needs and volunteer openings.
More to Explore!Check out 10 reasons to Volunteer at Innisfree Village and learn more about the volunteer experience.

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Get ready for Rockbrook—probably the most intense, fun-filled, and rewarding summer job you’ll ever have.

Rockbrook Camp is its own world that has the power to do so much for everyone who is willing to commit to jumping in without holding back!

Cool Job of the Week At Rockbrook Camp for Girls you'll find a vintage camp experience: wooden cabins, campfires, silly songs, girls full of energy, and a variety of activities. But Rockbrook is even more than that; it's a place that you'll grow to call home. And once you've been a part of the Rockbrook community, its spirit will stick with you for many years to come. Summer camp jobs include 60 cabin counselors (including hiking/backpacking, climbing or paddling counselors who will plan, organize and lead out-of-camp trips) as well as other day staff, nurses and program staff. Compensation starts at $300/week (with increases for certifications and experience), plus room, board, laundry, free WiFi in the staff lounge, and a community where everyone is celebrated and supported. Preference is given to those who can work the entire camp season (late May to mid-August). Apply online today!

View what it means to be a Camp Counselor at Rockbrook, and why it might be the most rewarding summer job you'll ever have.

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Dorm Parents are actively involved in helping students struggle through the stresses and challenges of living with other people and growing up.

Situated on nearly two thousand acres in rural New Hampshire, Hampshire Country School is a one-of-a-kind school for twice-exceptional boys who need a place to discover possibilities despite characteristics and behaviors that have limited their success and access in traditional school settings.

Cool Job of the Week Serving as caregiver and mentor, Dorm Parents will get to know every student in this small school community and create a family-style living space in the dorm and at meals. In addition, Dorm Parents will lead educational activities typically during the evening and weekends that socially engage students in fun, curiosity, movement, and confidence. Dorm Parents typically work four weekdays and one weekend day from after school through the end of breakfast the next day, which amounts to 35-48 hours/week. School year contracts run from late August through mid-June; summer camp work is available from late June to early August. Compensation starts at $18/hour (including daily rate paid during 6 weeks of school year breaks) and includes housing, utilities (electric, water, WiFi), most meals, health, dental & retirement benefits, at least $500 in professional development funds, and coverage of moving expenses and tuition reimbursement up to $1,500/year. Outdoor and camp professionals, graduate students, and individuals committed to meaningful work with neuro-different individuals will thrive in this environment. To apply, email a cover letter and resume to Beth Venable.

Are you seeking a laid-back summer camp gig instead? Hampshire Country School is also seeking summer camp staff for the TimberTop Summer Program. Currently hiring a Summer Camp Director & Assistant Director ($3,500-$7,500) AND Camp Counselors/Activity Leaders ($350-$750/week) to work during the month of July.

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Teach. Lead. Inspire. Lake Valley Camp, PEAK’s resident camp, is looking for summer staff who are looking to make a lasting impact on youth.

PEAK (Potential, Experience, Access, Knowledge) is a year-round program that offers a series of carefully designed activities to cultivate a deep sense of belonging and help youth explore their innate capacity for leadership at all ages. Lake Valley Camp, PEAK’s resident camp, sits on 650 natural acres of rolling hills and forest in southwest Wisconsin.

Teach. Lead. Inspire. Lake Valley Camp is looking for summer staff who want to make a lasting impact on youth. Now seeking Camp Counselors and Leadership Team members to provide a safe, inclusive, encouraging, fun, growth-oriented, and meaningful experience for campers by supervising all aspects of daily camper life and facilitating, participating in, and supporting campers through camp activities. Specialized Activity Counselors and Coordinators work in a variety of areas including outdoor living skills, nature program, team building, expeditions, equestrian, archery, gardens, aquatics, boating, lifeguarding, performing arts, team sports, and a Girls or Boys High School Leadership Trainee. Compensation starts at $650/week and increases with responsibility. Room and board are provided for most positions. If you are passionate about working with young people, leadership development, and creating an inclusive and safe environment, explore current jobs openings, click on the position you are interested in and fill out the online application.

All summer staff must make a commitment from June 12th to August 11th, 2024.
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This is Mayhew Island — a 30-acre island accessible only by boat — or a good long swim!

Maturity, patience, dedication, professional, creative, enthusiastic, self-reflective, a love of the outdoors, a willingness to learn, a good sense of humor, a positive attitude, and the ability to work well with others... sound like you?

Cool Job of the Week With a summer staff of 25 in charge of working with just 42 at-risk boys (10-18 years of age) during each of two summer sessions, you’ll be an integral part of a uniquely supportive and cohesive community on a 50-acre island in New Hampshire. Mayhew boys all come from disadvantaged backgrounds (low-income, single-parent homes) and participate tuition-free. Summer staff will help promote the development of improved self-esteem and behavior, healthier peer interactions, goal setting skills and a strong sense of belonging for the boys. While the work can be fatiguing and emotionally draining, the positive and meaningful experience created at Mayhew is rich beyond measure. Tangible benefits include compensation of $4,500 plus a $1,000 summer completion bonus, room & board, and lots of great home cooking served family-style.

Explore all summer 2024 positions (June 5th to August 13th commitment), learn what it takes to excel as a staff member, fill out an application or contact Ed Thompson for more information!
Filmed over two summers, this video was created to celebrate Mayhew's 50 years of helping NH boys find their best.

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Grow beyond yourself—Wisconsin Conservation Corps is seeking individuals of all talents and abilities!

Explore natural places, work outside, create lasting friendships, and get paid.

Program in the Spotlight Wisconsin Conservation Corps crews work and live together throughout the experience, eat healthy, minimize their impact on the Earth, and complete hands-on projects, build trails, manage habitats, and complete carpentry projects on publicly accessible lands. Crews stay together during their non-project time to participate in recreational activities, take care of chores, or travel to their next project site. Compensation includes $550/week for Leaders ($300/week for Members), plus meals, single occupancy tent camping or dorm-style housing, an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of service, and the chance to network with land management agencies and learn various land management techniques. Crew Leaders also participate in a five-week intensive training program to kick off the season. If you are self-motivated, hardworking, confident, autonomous, passionate about the environment, and relish rugged working conditions, explore current job openings and fill out the member or leader application (will take about 30 minutes to complete) or email Eric Robertson for more information.

WCC operates crews during the summer (May through August) and fall (September through November). Crew Leaders work both terms while Members have the option of one or two seasons.
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Southwest Conservation Corps: Empowering individuals to positively impact their lives, their communities and the environment.

This is my commute. This is my office. This is my job!

Work outdoors in amazing places. Contribute to vital conservation projects on public lands in Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. Better the land, better yourself. Camp out in the Southwest. Get paid for your work.

AmeriCorps education award provided!Cool Job of the Week Residential Crews with the Southwest Conservation Corps blend team building with vital and meaningful conservation projects in beautiful Southwest locales throughout the year. Projects include technical trail construction and maintenance, wildfire management and mitigation, wildlife habitat and campground improvement, and a special program for Veterans who have served in the U.S. military. Benefits include a living allowance ranging from $400-$800/week, camping and meals provided in the field, uniforms, travel, the ability to live and work in the beautiful southwest region, and valuable training and field experience. If you are positive, motivated, hard working, willing to work and participate as part of a team, don't mind a little dirt under your fingernails, and able to camp in all types of weather conditions, explore current job opportunities.

Currently seeking Crews for the 2024 season. Multiple positions with varied terms open until filled.
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Field Instructors play an integral role in helping students find their trail to success by overcoming new challenges in a safe and supportive environment.

Exciting adventure programming, comprehensive clinical services, engaging academic seminars, and social interactions with peers combine to create a life-changing opportunity. View how the Momentum team makes a difference in building a powerful community for the students.

Field Instructors are trained to support students through building rapport, maintaining close supervision, creating opportunities for therapeutic growth, and of course, with fun!

Cool Job of the Week Nestled in the in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, Momentum is an outdoor adventure therapy program designed exclusively for struggling young adults ready to discover the best versions of themselves. Field Instructors play an integral role in this process, mentoring students as they engage in various program elements such as group backpacking trips in the mountains, adventure expeditions (rock climbing, canoeing, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, fishing and paddle boarding), base camp activities (equine care, culinary skills, gardening, service learning and college courses), yoga and mindfulness practice to manage the distractions of every-day life, and classrooms that reignite a love of learning through hands-on fun. Compensation includes $2,400-$2,850 per shift, PTO for Lead Instructors, $1,000/year for trainings, and health insurance coverage after 30 days.

A 1-year commitment is necessary with a work shift rotation of 15 days with students (food and sleeping arrangements provided), followed by 13 days off to relax, travel, and adventure. To apply, email your resume and cover letter to Ethan Schwartz.

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Creativity, affinity for outdoor living, compassion & the desire to help young people lead healthy lives are prerequisites for Field Instructors positions at Second Nature.

Do you have a love for the outdoors and wish to make a positive impact on youth?

Cool Job of the Week As one of the industry's most sophisticated wilderness therapy programs, Second Nature provides insight, direction and hope to struggling teens and their families. Field Instructors develop clinical qualities unrivaled in therapeutic wilderness care. Shelter building, friction fires, backpacking, mindfulness, simple daily chores, teamwork, relationship skills, problem solving, and life-changing lesson are all taught in the moment. The work week runs from Tuesday to Tuesday, with an eight-day on, six-day off schedule. In addition to a $1,100 sign-on bonus and limited affordable housing offered, Field Instructors begin earning $180/day for their first three shifts. Pay progresses up to $325/day as Instructor's work on personal and professional development for self-propelled level advancement.

Learn more about Second Nature Wilderness Therapy!Get your application in now for the next Orientation Trip scheduled from April 19th–25th OR May 24th–30th.

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Incredible Adventures is hiring fun, intrepid adventurers who want to share their love of the outdoors with others!

Incredible Adventures specializes in small group single and multi-day tours in the San Francisco Bay Area, with destinations including Yosemite National Park, Muir Woods, Napa & Sonoma Wine Country, Big Sur, and Lake Tahoe.

Program in the Spotlight Are you a fun, outgoing adventurer who wants to share your love of the outdoors with others? Incredible Adventures is seeking enthusiastic Tour Guide/Drivers who are reliable, safety-driven, organized, and desire adventure. On single day trips, Guides will pick-up and drop-off passengers at San Francisco hotels and provide informational narrative during the entire tour. On multi-day adventures, Guides will arrange daily logistics, outdoor and evening activities, sightseeing excursions, and teach sustainable travel, camping etiquette and cooking skills. Wages are per trip, with half-day wages starting at $85 and full-day wages ranging up to $300/day, not including tips. Wages for overnight, multi-day tours are per trip and range from $275-$525, plus tips. Housing assistance is provided for all guides living in SF. Applicants must be at least 23 years of age and have or be willing to obtain a Class C Commercial Driver's license with Passenger Endorsement (training provided for the right candidates). If you have a customer-service-oriented disposition, a fun and outgoing attitude, and enjoy interacting with people from all over the country and the world, read through the Guide FAQ or fill out the online application!

Guides for the 2024 season will either be based out of San Francisco (day or short multi-day trips with ideal work availability from March/April through October) or SF-based remote (Overland Guides—experience required, with ideal availability from May/June through October).

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