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Do you have a passion for environmental education and inspiring change and wonder in youth?

Live, work and play in Georgia’s Piedmont Region while delivering environmental education classes for youth at Fortson 4-H Center. Seasonal Environmental Educators will teach and lead classes that focus on ecology, team building, living history and outdoor skills. Additional responsibilities involve animal care, curriculum development, conducting evening programs, assisting with facilities and grounds maintenance, and housekeeping. Compensation includes $14/hour, plus on-site housing with private room and bath and shared common living room, kitchen, sun room and laundry for $20/week. Meals are provided while working and offered for $3/meal during time off. Staff can also visit and stay overnight free of charge at any of Georgia 4-H's four other centers. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in environmental education, natural sciences, biology, outdoor education or related fields.

• Fortson is currently accepting Educator applications for the fall season (late August to mid-November). Apply at UGAJobSearch.com; then email Mary Melson your application confirmation #, resume, cover letter and 3 professional references.

Are you a person who loves teaching students about the outdoors?

Naturalists at Large is a fabulous community to be a part of. With over 35 programs throughout California, this job will take you to all kinds of ecosystems and introduce you to the wonder and beauty of pursuing a fulfilling career in outdoor education! Instructors lead students in 1-6 day outdoor education programs for grades 4-12, teach natural history, human history, environmental education, team building and a variety of outdoor skills (camping, hiking, canoeing, cross-country skiing and backpacking), and assist specialists with student instruction in rock climbing, ropes course and kayaking/snorkeling. For an average 4-day program plus a staff preparation day, the pay is $988.85 plus room (or tent space) and meals. A variety of specialized trainings are also offered throughout the season. Ideal applicants must have a minimum 1-year of related experience or a college-level education, WFA certification (WFR/WEMT preferred), previous experience working with youth in an outdoor setting, demonstrated leadership/facilitator and safety/risk management skills, and familiarity with a variety of outdoor activities.

• Naturalists at Large is accepting Instructor applications for both the fall 2026 AND spring 2027 seasons.
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When you volunteer with Camphill, you experience a different way to be in the world. Make Camphill part of your story.

Spend a year developing yourself — discover your deeper purpose and share your life and gifts in a thriving intentional community with Camphill!

Camphill Live-In Volunteers grow faster than they imagine possible, build deep, lasting relationships, and develop practical and creative skills that open doors for the rest of their lives. This is a great chance 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 the college loan support program, each 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 coverage, and other essentials—from toiletries to use of community cars.

Spark your potential in 2026-27! Apply now for one of the 125 paid volunteer spots and share your gifts in one of 15 sustainable communities throughout North America.