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Exceptional summer staff members at The Mayhew Program are drawn to new challenges, eager to get their hands dirty, and seek out opportunities to pitch in.
Exceptional summer staff members at The Mayhew Program are drawn to new challenges, eager to get their hands dirty, and seek out opportunities to pitch in.
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Mayhew challenges and helps at-risk New Hampshire boys to believe in themselves, work well with others, and find their best.

The Mayhew Program

Adventure Educators, Swim Instructors, Cabin Counselors, Nurses and Camp Leadership Team

The summer facility is located on Mayhew Island, a private 50-acre Island in beautiful Newfound Lake accessible only by boat — or a good long swim! Here the boys are challenged to help create a positive, supportive and sustainable community both within their cabin groups and in the greater Island community as a whole.

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 and create community... sound like you? With a summer staff of 25 in charge of working with just 42 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. 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 $5,000 plus a $1,000 summer completion bonus, room & board, and lots of great home cooking served family-style. This is an invaluable experience for anyone interested in teaching or working in the social services field. 2024 positions run from June 5th to August 13th. Explore all summer positions, 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.

Ed Thompson
Operations Director
The Mayhew Program
293 West Shore Rd.
P.O. Box 120
Bristol, NH 03222

(603) 707-2940
grayson@mayhew.org
Mayhew.org

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Hampshire Country School is a place of possibilities for high-ability, neurodiverse students enrolling in later elementary or middle school who have not found success in traditional educational environments.

Hampshire Country School

Dorm Parents

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. Through the power of lightheartedness, understanding, structure, and a family-style environment, students experience growth, self-fulfillment, and the power of humanistic relationships over the average three years they spend here.

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. Bonus points for people who enjoy games like MTG or D&D. Students are very black and white thinkers, so ideal applicants are able to remain flexible and fluid. 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.

Beth Venable
Head of School
Hampshire Country School
28 Patey Circle
Rindge, NH 03461

(603) 899-3325
employment@hampshirecountryschool.net
HampshireCountrySchool.org

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Nature's Classroom immerse students in authentic, real world, hands-on activities at a spectacular locations throughout New England.

Nature's Classroom New England

Outdoor Education Instructors

With campuses in Connecticut (Ivoryton and Lakeside), Massachusetts (Great Barrington, Groton and Yarmouth Port), Maine (Ocean Park), New Hampshire (Freedom), and New York (Silver Bay), Nature's Classroom New England is the largest overnight, hands-on, nature/science/SEL-based outdoor education program in the Northeast. From hiking trails to forests and mountains to beaches, 4th-8th grade students experience a 1-5 day field trip adventure of a lifetime.

Are you interested in working with kids, being outside, exploring New England, and living with a team of Outdoor Educators? Join a team that is committed to providing unforgettable experiences to youth! With environmental education programs that focus on social and emotional learning, science and engineering skills, and adventure education, Instructors are responsible for educating a group of 10-12 students, including facilitating day and night lessons, leading large group activities, and hosting meals. Hands-on activities include wilderness survival, wood carving, aquatic biology, science fair, outdoor cooking, low ropes course, and team building initiatives. Also seeking Traveling Outdoor Education Instructors and an RN or LPN for each site. Positions are available during the spring (early March to early June) and fall (late August to mid-November), with a MO-FR schedule (no weekends!). Compensation includes $125/day, housing, meals during programming (plus onsite communal food budget on weekends), mileage reimbursement for work-related travel, and relocation assistance. Must be able to hike 3-5 miles/day and fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you have experience working with elementary and middle school students, a passion for outdoor education, and ready to make a difference in student's lives, email a cover letter (detailing why you are interested in being an outdoor educator), 3-4 references (name, email, phone number) and resume to Rachel D'Angio.

Rachel D'Angio (she/her/hers)
School Outreach Manager
Nature's Classroom New England
PO Box 4627
Portsmouth, NH 03082
(585) 797-3084
staff@naturesclassrooms.com
NaturesClassrooms.com

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Camphill Association of North America

Camphill Communities

Live-in Volunteer Program

Camphill Communities are dedicated to creating communities where the recognition of each individual's gifts and contributions offer a model of renewal for the wider society. Camphill Volunteers live and work alongside children, youth and adults with developmental and other disabilities in one of fifteen sustainable communities throughout the U.S. (California, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont) and Canada (British Columbia).

Program in the Spotlight Spend a year developing yourself—discover your deeper purpose and share your life and gifts in a thriving intentional community with Camphill! Live-in Volunteers grow faster than they imagined possible, build deep, lasting relationships, and develop practical and creative skills that open doors for the rest of their lives. Begin to master new skills and carry them forward into your future. Biodynamic farming. Artisan baking. Woodworking. Leadership and cooperative collaboration. Mindfulness. Through a mix of structured training and hands-on practice under the guidance of mentors, you dive right in, and by the end of your year, you're not only comfortable with them, but you’re also leading others in learning. In addition to college loan support program, the community ensures that every volunteer's basic living needs are covered. This means you receive a monthly stipend, a private room in a beautiful environment, wholesome, mostly organic meals, medical insurance, and other essentials—from toiletries to use of community cars.

Camphill Is Actively Welcoming Volunteers!
More to explore!Apply for one of the 125 volunteer spots with start dates throughout the year and share your gifts in one of Camphill's 15 sustainable communities. Learn more about the volunteer experience and explore current positions here.

More to explore!Explore open positions in New Hampshire: Plowshare Farm

Leila Kaplan
Volunteer Outreach Coordinator
Camphill Association of North America
2542 Route 66
Chatham, NY 12037
(917) 765-5315
volunteer@camphill.org
Camphill.org
Backdoorjobs.com/Camphill.html

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