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Volunteers Needed to Make Tibetan Books at a rural Buddhist Center in Northern California

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AAVE: All About Visiting Earth Summer Adventure Travel Leaders
Southern & Northern California
The privilege of working in the adventure travel field is huge. Live the dream by becoming an AAVE trip leader. You'll teach teenagers about adventure camping techniques and life skills while facilitating group dynamics in Alaska, California, Colorado or Hawaii in the U.S., with opportunities to also lead adventures worldwide. contact info Expand contact information

Camp High Trails Outdoor Science School Outdoor Instructors
Big Bear
Do good and fight the man. If you have a college degree, a healthy amount of experience both with kids and the outdoors and the willingness to work and live in a small, close-knit staff community, Camp High Trails is looking for you. contact info Expand contact information

Camp Marston and Raintree Ranch Outdoor Education Instructors
Julian (San Diego)
Teacher by day and mentor by night. The energetic team of outdoor education instructors at Camp Marston and Raintree Ranch in sunny San Diego provide a quality experience of classes, challenges, evening programs, and cabin leadership that leads to very full, fun and educational schedule for their students. contact info Expand contact information

Camphill Communities Therapeutic Community Coworker Volunteer Program
Soquel (Five acres overlooking Monterey Bay)
Volunteer coworkers live and work with children, youth, and adults with developmental and other disabilities in rural Camphill communities in California, Minnesota, New York and Pennsylvania as well as in British Columbia and Ontario, Canada. Work life may mean providing human support and caregiving, teaching a craft, working in the farm or garden, cooking wholesome meals, engaging in the healing arts, or celebrating seasonal festivals together. Full room and board, medical insurance, vacation time and a modest stipend is provided. contact info Expand contact information

Emandal—A Farm on a River Garden, Hospitality and Naturalist Staff
Willits (Northern California)
Come explore the cycle of employment opportunities with Emandal: a unique place that not only provides a learning environment, but a chance to do something constructive while pondering life's options. contact info Expand contact information

Esalen Institute Holistic Residential Work-Study Program
Big Sur
Esalen's 28-day residential work-study program offers those who want to make a directed commitment to self-exploration and growth while making a contribution to the Esalen community. contact info Expand contact information

Heifer International Residential Learning Center Volunteers
Los Altos (near Santa Cruz)
Lead educational programs. Care for livestock. Tend to the gardens. Maintain the facilities. Assist with special events. Provide operations support. Heifer International volunteers experience sustainable solutions for world hunger and poverty while educating visitors to examine their own habits and beliefs on becoming responsible global citizens at learning centers in Arkansas, California and Massachusetts. contact info Expand contact information

Hidden Villa Summer Camp Staff and Farming Internships
Los Altos (near Santa Cruz)
Live, work and play on a 1,600 wilderness preserve and organic farm in the Santa Cruz Mountains! Yearlong interns and summer staff members at Hidden Villa will participate in innovative, hands-on programs promoting environmental awareness, multicultural understanding and humanitarian values where positive change in the world can be made.
Read more about how one intern's experience unlocked her door of opportunity. contact info Expand contact information

Mission Springs Outdoor Education Naturalists & Summer Camp Staff
Scotts Valley (near Santa Cruz)
Challenging students to become Christians committed to knowing, living and sharing a compelling faith, Mission Springs naturalists lead hands-on classes and field trips in the beautiful redwood and coastal ecosystems near Santa Cruz, California. contact info Expand contact information

Northwest Youth Corps Leadership Development and Outdoor Crew Leaders
Northern California
Known as the only fully mobile conservation corps in the country, the Northwest Youth Corps offers spring, summer and fall field leader staff positions, with projects stressing environmental education and the development of basic job skills. Seasonal job opportunities are available in northern California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. contact info Expand contact information

Nyingma Centers Buddhist Residential Work-Study Program • Tibet Book Project
Berkeley/Northern California
Combine work, spiritual practice and Buddhist study with community living. Participate in the monumental Tibetan Buddhist book project in Northern California. Make a difference in your life and the people of Tibet with Nyingma Centers from two weeks to six months or more. Benefits include shared accommodations, vegetarian meals, a full range of Buddhist study classes and workshops, and a living allowance. contact info Expand contact information

Odiyan Buddhist Retreat Center Buddhist Residential Volunteers
North of San Francisco
Combining meaningful work and personal development, Odiyan Buddhist Retreat Center is currently looking for residential volunteers to work in this wholesome, down-to-earth community. contact info Expand contact information

Plantation Farm Camp Counselors, Leadership Training Counselors, Kitchen Team
Cazadero (Northern California)
Are you a natural, energized and passionate leader looking for a rewarding job working with children in the outdoors? If so, Plantation Farm Camp is looking to build a strong, diverse and supportive community this summer and needs you! Enjoy beautiful surroundings, sustainable living, unique outdoor activities and made-from-scratch meals at this 500-acre working farm. contact info Expand contact information

Squaw Valley USA Ski Resort Jobs
Lake Tahoe
With an annual average of 450 inches of snow, an abundance of Tahoe sunshine and 4,000 acres of skiable terrain, Squaw Valley USA provides a mountain for adventure and hundreds of winter job opportunities. contact info Expand contact information

Program in the Spotlight Stanford Sierra Conference Center Guest Services & Hospitality Staff
Lake Tahoe
If an exciting hospitality job and beautiful mountain setting is beckoning you this upcoming spring, the Stanford Sierra Conference Center is a place where you'll have the opportunity to work and play hard, make new friends and help guests enjoy their stay. contact info Expand contact information


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