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Pacific Quest: Wilderness Therapy & Sustainable Living Jobs in Hawaii

Cool Job of the Week Come explore Hawaii in a different way. Blending a wilderness therapy model on an organic farm, Pacific Quest and the field staff team facilitate an environment for teens to recognize a want for change while learning about permaculture, sustainability, basic living skills and Hawaiian life.


Wildwater: providing high quality experiences on adventure rafting trips.

Cool Job of the Week As one of the oldest outfitters on the wild and beautiful Chattooga River, Wildwater Rafting offers rafting on five rivers in the Carolinas and Tennessee, canoe and kayak clinics, raft and rail excursions, team-building retreats, a variety of lodging facilities and plenty of seasonal work opportunities to explore. Now hiring guides, trip leaders, transportation drivers, food service staff, reservations personnel, front desk/retail management, marketing team and managers. View Blog View Facebook Page View Photos on Flickr Follow on Twitter! View WordPress Blog View YouTube Page


Wollam Gardens: Floriculture Internships

Cool Job of the Week If you have a passion for flowers, Wollam Gardens is the place to work, learn, live and grow the floriculture dream. From working in the fields and bouquet making at the farm to selling flowers at Washington D.C. farmers' markets and to high-end florists, apprentices have the opportunity to learn all aspects of a cut-flower growing operation.


Hidden Villa: ecology and environmental stewardship through farm and wilderness experiences

Cool Job of the Week 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. Now accepting applications for summer camp staff and these internship opportunities: Agriculture Journeyman Farmer, Agriculture Intern and Community Programs Intern. View Facebook Page Follow on Twitter!


Summer Employment with the C5 Bridges Program - Paintrock Leadership Challenge

Cool Job of the Week Summer backcountry guides with the C5 Bridges Program facilitate multiple leadership experiences in Montana and Wyoming with groups of young leaders from around the country. You will facilitate multi-day trip and travel adventures, outdoor activities, a structured curriculum and assist with logistical support. Positions begin on May 20th. View Facebook Page View YouTube Page

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More exploration! Working Abroad is a fantastic way to discover a whole new culture—and a lot about yourself. Explore a wide variety of work & volunteer programs and start your journey of a lifetime! View Facebook Page Follow on Twitter! View WordPress Blog

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Amigos de las Américas

El mundo necesita más Amigos... como tú! Glimpse into a day in the life of an Amigos de las Américas volunteer. Learn how you too can spend the summer in a Latin American country completing meaningful community development projects. Live with a host family and work with the community to make a positive difference.

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W. Alton Jones: discovering, learning, growing and exploring at the University of Rhode Island's Environmental Education Center

Cool Job of the Week With more than 2,300 acres of lakes, forests and farmland, the W. Alton Jones Campus offers a big backyard suitable for learning, exploration, adventure and fun. The talented and energized summer staff connect youth with exciting learning experiences in the natural environment through the Farm & Ecology, Earth Camp and Teen Expeditions programs.

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