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The NCOAE is seeking exceptional individuals to add to their growing team of outdoor adventure-based educators!

With courses taking place in North Carolina, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Ecuador and beyond, The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) is a values-based outdoor and adventure education provider for people looking to challenge themselves physically and academically — by combining rigorous academics with personal growth and professional development. Field Instructors manage the safety of students during multi-day courses while leading NCOAE’s hands-on, experiential core curriculum that focuses on the educational principles of leadership, risk management, environmental ethics and outdoor skills including kayaking, canoeing, whitewater paddling, backpacking, rock climbing, backcountry camping, map & compass navigation, and more. Starting pay ranges from $80-$145/day (DOE) with opportunities for advancement. Perks include staff housing, food pantry, travel reimbursements, and industry discounts.

Applications from exceptional outdoor and wilderness-based educators, guides, and field staff are being accepted for the 2025 season (April to October). Completion of NCOAE's 14-day Instructor Course (at no cost to you) is required prior to beginning seasonal employment. Apply now for the next course in North Carolina from April 30th-May 13th, 2025.

Bold Earth groups have the opportunity to surf on the Kona coast in Hawaii, trek throughout Iceland, snorkel in Costa Rica with turtles, and so much more!

Bold Earth operates 12 to 21-day domestic and international adventure travel-based programs for teenagers designed to foster community, teach leadership, and enhance global citizenship. Trip Leaders facilitate safe, fun, and meaningful summer experiences for teenagers from all over the globe. In the process, Leaders get to explore beautiful areas, contribute to local communities, and make a positive impact in the lives of teenagers. Trip Leaders are in charge of managing group dynamics, coordinating logistics, and leading and assisting with activities that include backpacking, rock climbing, snorkeling, sea kayaking, surfing, whitewater rafting, cooking and more. Compensation starts at $500/week for first year Leaders, and includes paid week-long staff training, all meals (you'll eat well!) and accommodations, and industry pro deals on outdoor gear.

• 2025 staff training runs from June 17th–24th just outside of Denver, CO, with contracts ending no later than mid-August. Learn more about working with Bold Earth and the application process, or connect with Izzy Perry for more information.
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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 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.

Spark your potential in 2025! Apply now for one of the 125 paid volunteer spots and share your gifts in one of 15 sustainable communities throughout North America.