Volunteering Program

GENERAL SUMMARY

Volunteering is a great opportunity to be involved in the running of classes and the behind-the-scenes operations of the school. Working as a team, volunteers prepare class materials in advance of lectures, assist with supervision of student workshop time, lead student work crews, and support the staff and intern teams as needed.

It is a tremendous chance to grow and develop teamwork and communication skills while supporting the school. Serving as a volunteer is also a great way to review classes you have completed and deepen your understanding of the material. Volunteers receive guidance and mentoring from staff and instructors during their service, giving them a chance to grow and fine-tune their skills.

You may volunteer for any class you have successfully completed and there is no limit to the number of classes for which you may volunteer. Applications are accepted on a rolling, first-come/first-served basis. There is no deadline to apply, however some classes are very popular, and slots may fill quickly. If there is a class you have your heart set on volunteering for, we encourage you to put your application in as soon as possible.

Volunteers are an integral part of the success of any class, therefore in the best interest of the students and for the health and well-being of the entire staff, we carefully select volunteers we believe will be most capable of forming a helpful, cooperative, responsible team.

ESSENTIAL POSITION DUTIES

• Show up on-time and ready to work.

• Prepare class materials as directed by the Volunteer Coordinator.

• Assist with supervision of student workshop time, as directed by Instructors and Volunteer Coordinator.

• Cultivate an awareness of safety and bring issues to a staff or instructor’s immediate attention.

• Lead student work crews in a responsible and respectful manner.

• Assist interns as needed.

• Be a helpful presence & set a good example.

• Be engaged, show up on-time, enthusiastic and fully present.

• Be a good model to the students, including demonstrating careful listening, proper use of camp equipment, respectful communication and by obeying all camp rules.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years old and have successfully completed the class for which you wish to volunteer.

• Must be able to work cooperatively, responsibly, and reliably as a part of a team.

• Must be able to work under pressure within time constraints.

• Must be able to commit for the full week of class.

• Must be able to maintain personal health and hygiene while living in a primitive camp setting. (Volunteers are part of the ‘face’ of the school, we ask within reason that best efforts are made to ensure students have a good impression and experience.)

We look forward to this year and seeing you in class. More information can be found in the descriptions below or by emailing River Brown at [email protected] or Kelly at [email protected]