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Innisfree volunteers are engaged in therapeutic and meaningful work in the bakery, community kitchen, farm, herb & vegetable gardens, the free school, weavery and woodshop.

Engage in a year of meaningful service, foster genuine relationships and experience the joys and challenges of lifesharing in a therapeutic community!

Cool Job of the Week Set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, near Charlottesville, Virginia, Innisfree Village is a residential, lifesharing community with adults with intellectual disabilities. At the core of the Residential Volunteer experience is the building of genuine connections with the residents (known as coworkers in the village) as well as other community members. With a broad demographic of life experiences, personal backgrounds, and cultural traditions, volunteers enrich the community through their gifts, talents, and individuality. Fully participating in the events of daily life, along with special gatherings and social events, offer unique opportunities to develop connections that can last a lifetime. A monthly stipend, private room, meals, and plentiful benefits are provided.

More to Explore!Innisfree accepts Residential Volunteer applications on a monthly basis, taking into consideration current Village needs and volunteer openings.
More to Explore! Embracing the volunteer experience: building genuine connections!

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Spend a season or year outdoors conserving natural resources, gain field experience and make a difference with the Conservation Corps!

Spend a season or year outdoors conserving natural resources, gain field experience and make a difference with Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa!

AmeriCorps education award provided!Cool Job of the Week If you want to work on a team of peers, build trails, learn how to manage wildfires, lead youth in conservation work, or land a hands-on apprenticeship, Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa offers a wide range of opportunities to develop leadership and natural resource skills. All of this while being outside in the beautiful states of Minnesota and Iowa. Benefits include a living stipend ranging from $2,400-$2,600/month depending on position, health insurance, student loan forbearance during the service term, a post-service AmeriCorps education award, and hands-on training and certifications. Applicants must be 18-30 years old (35 for Veterans) and able to perform essential functions of the job including physically strenuous work.

Serve outdoors with purpose! CCMI has kicked off their biggest round of hiring of the year! Applications for 2027 Field Crew and Youth Education Specialists are now open (serve from January/February through mid-December). The round one application deadline is October 1st.
Whether it's a renewed appreciation for the outdoors or a personal roadmap for a career in natural resources, check out what these Corpsmembers had to say about their lives being positively impacted during the course of their service term.

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This is an exciting time to be involved with BlueFire — you’ll be working with seasoned professionals developing the program they always dreamed of.

Why BlueFire? Learn more about the amazing opportunities and adventures staff have experienced while working at blueFire Wilderness.

In order to facilitate understanding and growth, BlueFire Wilderness Therapy uses the metaphor of a fire building model: Gather, Build and Ignite. This metaphor applies across all aspects of BlueFire programs.

Cool Job of the Week Located in the high plains desert in southwest Idaho, BlueFire Wilderness Therapy offers an unprecedented treatment approach that incorporates an ideal blend of wilderness expeditions, high adventure activities, equine interaction, individual and group therapy, academic work, service projects and family connections — all designed to deliver treatment opportunities and life skills attainment. Now seeking Field Instructors who will lead groups in multi-day hiking expeditions and outings that combine an academic curriculum, primitive living and outdoor skills, volunteer work and adventure. Compensation includes a competitive wage of $160-$243/day, full benefits, regular work-related trainings and professional development opportunities, BlueFire swag and pro deals. A 2-week on, 2-week off schedule allows for travel, adventure and fun on your time off. A one-year commitment is preferred; seasonal positions are also available.

Learn more about BlueFire Wilderness Therapy!Apply now for an upcoming Instructor Training Seminar scheduled each month!
Learn more about BlueFire Wilderness Therapy!BlueFire is also seeking full-time Adventure Coordinators. Explore all current job openings.

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