Short-Term Job Adventures North America

Programs offering short-term jobs in more than one state in the U.S. and/or Canada

Adventure Treks Outdoor Adventure and Wilderness Instructors
Alaska, Northern California, Colorado, New England, North/South Carolina, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and British Columbia
With programs designed to teach leadership, teamwork, creative problem solving, self-responsibility, confidence building, community living and outdoor skills, Adventure Treks is looking for instructors to teach and lead multi-state adventure programs during the summer months and wilderness programs in North Carolina during the fall.

American Conservation Experience Conservation Volunteers
Western U.S. (Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah)
Experience a different way of life. Meet people from around the world. Enjoy spectacular landscapes. Contribute your energy to meaningful and challenging outdoor projects. Take pride in your team's accomplishments. This is American Conservation Experience. Hiring volunteers (ages 18-30) each month in the western U.S. over a minimum 12-week period.

Camphill Communities Therapeutic Community Life Sharing Work Opportunities
California, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania and Canada (British Columbia & Ontario)
Whether you are looking for an internship opportunity, a formal training program, a short-term volunteer experience, or a new, fully committed lifestyle, the Camphill Coworker Program offers a celebration of life, engaging service work and community building. Opportunities are available for singles, couples and families. Full room and board, medical insurance, vacation time and a modest stipend is provided.

A Day in the Life: Camphill Communities California
Learn more about a Camphill coworker who found his place to help, change, and influence the lives of others while being submerged in a culture of genuine acceptance, love, caring, thought, idea and action.

Volunteer in the U.S.
Soquel, CA: Camphill Communities California
Sauk Centre, MN: Camphill Village Minnesota
Copake, NY: Camphill Village Copake
Hudson, NY: Triform Camphill Community
Glenmoore, PA: Camphill Soltane | Camphill Special School
Kimberton, PA: Camphill Village Kimberton Hills

Volunteer in Canada
Angus, Ontario: Camphill Communities Ontario
Duncan, British Columbia: Glenora Farm
North Vancouver, British Columbia: The Cascadia Society

Camphill Headquarters
Lauren Wolff
Camphill Association of North America
P.O. Box 152
Philmont, NY 12565
(518) 610-3179
coworker@camphill.org
www.camphill.org
www.backdoorjobs.com/camphill.html

Global Volunteers 1-Week Community Development Volunteer Projects in the U.S.
Minnesota (immigrant communities), Montana (Blackfeet Indian Reservation), West Virginia (Appalachia); also project locations worldwide up to 24 weeks
Unique and meaningful opportunities await you within the borders of the United States! From the hills of Appalachia to the prairies of Minnesota and the mountaintops of Montana, you can help resourceful communities make a better life for their children. Global Volunteers connects you one-on-one with local people on significant community projects for a week of service, learning and fun.

Learn more about Global Volunteers projects in the U.S. »

InterExchange Au Pair, Professional Internships, Seasonal Jobs, Summer Camp Jobs
Placements across the USA for non-U.S. citizens
InterExchange connects international students and young people from all over the world with life-changing international cultural exchange opportunities in the USA.

Intrepid Travel | TrekAmerica Group Travel Leaders
Throughout the U.S. and Canada (training in California)
Doubling as travel guide and driver, Group Leaders for Intrepid Travel and TrekAmerica take small groups on exciting adventures that will take you to big cities, National Parks, beaches, small towns and many places away from the tourist routes throughout North America. If you think you have the skills to accommodate a diverse group of travelers and have a desire to escape the 9 to 5 syndrome, apply today!

Mountain Workshop Field Leaders (Instructors & Specialists)
Northeast (including New England, the Adirondacks, the Berkshires & the Hudson and Delaware River Valleys)
Are you ready for an adventure? Field Leaders for The Mountain Workshop are responsible for safely co-leading school aged children and teens in spectacular wilderness settings. Teach, lead or participate in activities that may include canoeing, kayaking, rafting, rock climbing, hiking, caving, group team building initiatives, orienteering, backpacking, high and low ropes, and survival skills!

Pine River Institute Outdoor Leadership Experience Program Instructors, Residential Youth Counselors, Therapists
Ontario, Canada: the Residential Program Campus is located in Hocking's Mills (about 90 minutes of Toronto), the Outdoor Leadership Experience program takes place in Algonquin Park (275 km north of the Campus)
Creating opportunities for troubled teens in Canada to engage in a focused transformation process through a fusion of education, therapy, recreation, and life skills, Pine River Institute outdoor leadership experience program field instructors and residential youth counselors will lead exciting wilderness programs and therapeutic activities.

The Road Less Traveled Summer Global Adventure Trip Leaders, Co-Leaders & Interns
Experience the extraordinary lands and cultures of the American West, Alaska, Hawaii, the Gulf Coast, Florida Keys, Chicago, Michigan (and places around the world)
As a trip leader for The Road Less Traveled, you'll have the opportunity to share your knowledge and love of the wilderness, service learning and cultural awareness with bright and enthusiastic young people; work with other highly motivated, qualified, committed professionals; and experience extraordinary lands and cultures around the world.

Student Conservation Association Conservation Internships, Environmental Internships and Conservation Corps Leaders
All 50 states and at more than 400 sites around the country
Thousands have joined SCA to launch a conservation career, advance their studies, or gain hands-on experience. But all had one thing in common: a genuine desire to conserve our natural world. Your skills, your knowledge, and your commitment can make a difference and SCA offers you virtually limitless opportunities to live the values you so strongly believe in. Positions are offered all over the U.S.

VISIONS Service Adventures Summer Community Service Leaders
Alaska, Montana and Mississippi (worldwide destinations: British Virgin Islands, Cambodia, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ghana, Guadeloupe, Nicaragua)
Are you ready to be challenged physically, mentally and emotionally? Summer Community Service Leaders with VISIONS Service Adventures lead teens on community service programs that blend ambitious volunteer work, cultural immersion and adventure throughout the world.

Wilderness Inquiry Wilderness Adventure Leaders and Trail Staff Interns
Minneapolis and across the U.S.
Whether by canoe, sea kayak, skis, dog sled, horse pack or backpack, Wilderness Inquiry trail staff plan, organize and lead wilderness adventures throughout North America while connecting people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities with the natural world and inspiring personal growth. A majority of trips begin at Wilderness Inquiry's headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with remote base camps set-up for adventures further away. Seasonal positions are offered from May through October with potential opportunities for continued work throughout the winter.

Wilderness Ventures Adventure Travel Trip Leaders
Across the U.S. (and adventures around the world)
Doubling as teacher, facilitator and mentor, Wilderness Ventures trip leaders introduce small groups to the merits of living simply while participating in backpacking, climbing, canoeing, rafting, biking, mountaineering, kayaking, sailing and service project expeditions in beautiful places around the world.

Windigo USA Summer Tour Leaders and Outdoor Adventure Tour Guides
USA and Canada
Do you want to hit the open road, have adventures of a lifetime and get paid? Join a team that is passionate about organizing and delivering high-quality tours for people from all over the world. As a Windigo Tour Leader, you'll travel to amazing places in the USA and Canada and create experiences of a lifetime! Positions are available from May through September for a partial or full season.