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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. When you volunteer with Camphill, you experience a different way to be in the world. Make Camphill part of your story.
Motivated, energetic and creative individuals who are looking for a challenging and rewarding experience will thrive at Echo Hill!
Echo Hill Outdoor School awakens each student's curiosity to the wonders of nature, introduces and acclimates them to the outdoors, and leaves them with an enhanced love for and understanding of the Chesapeake Bay (in Maryland) and a greater sense of camaraderie with each other. Residential Teacher/Naturalists will gain insight into diverse educational philosophies, participate in program development and teach classes from all curriculum areas. Interns assist the teaching staff while learning the ropes of environmental and adventure education. Compensation starts at $350-$400/week plus full room and board—and the social life at EHOS is a blast. Teachers have extensive experience working with and relating well to children, and they generally possess a Bachelor's degree.
Accepting applications for Residential Teacher / Naturalists to begin work this fall(late August to November). Also seeking year-roundProgram Director to ensure a smooth experience for visiting schools, manage program staff, supervise daily operations, and more—immediate opening!
Seeking enthusiastic, outdoor-minded Instructors ready to live and work in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California!
Outdoor Education Instructors with Pali Institute will teach a variety of classes during the day, and then take on the role of cabin instructor with responsibilities during meals and at night. The curriculum covers a broad array of topics and activities such as alternative energy sources, building & launching rockets, squid dissection, outdoor cooking, skits, stargazing, team building sessions, low ropes course, five high ropes courses, quad zip lines and more! Compensation starts at $400-$445/week plus $50 bonus pay for nights in cabin (expect 2-4 nights/week), meals when programming is running, on-site staff lounge, fully furnished off-site shared housing with free WiFi, Netflix and laundry, travel stipend, 50% of health benefits after 60 days, pro-deal purchases, most weekends off, and easy access to all that Southern California has to offer. Must be at least 21 years old, passionate about science, outdoor education and/or leadership development, and able to have fun with kids, laugh at yourself and be silly.
Join a community of like-minded people ready for the next adventure! Pali is actively recruiting Outdoor Ed Instructors for the fall 2026 season. Flexible work start dates of August 17th, September 7th or October 5th through December 18th. Also check out Pali Adventures for summer camp work options!
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