As a nonprofit wilderness therapy program headquartered in Mesa, Arizona, ANASAZI Foundation gives young people an opportunity, through a primitive living experience and a philosophy that invites healing at the hands of nature, to effect a change of heart—a change in one's whole way of walking in the world.
Come ready to learn, teach, and grow!TrailWalkers (direct care field staff) walk the trail with the same food and gear as the YoungWalkers (students) and in so doing they share in the same experience as those they are guiding forward. Your primary responsibility is to live an exemplary life, teach healthy life skills, and maintain a safe and caring environment. ANASAZI places a great deal of emphasis on TrailWalkers developing healthy relationships with the YoungWalkers and utilizing those relationships, the wilderness, and primitive skills as a medium to teach and help the YoungWalker learn the skills and technologies of the ancient ones and walk forward. TrailWalkers are expected to work 8 day shifts in the field (remote backcountry areas) with 6 days off in between. A MINIMUM of 6 consecutive months of employment is necessary. If invited to training, ANASAZI will provide all the gear a TrailWalker will need to work on the trail (except for personal clothing and boots). Compensation starts at $240/day; health benefits kick in after 60 days. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and willing to live by high personal standard of conduct on and off the trail. If you have a love for people, wilderness and helping others, learn more at Anasazi.org.
I have learned that the point of life's walk is not where or how far I move my feet, but how I am moved in my heart... —The Seven Paths, by Anasazi Foundation
AmeriCorps Conservation Camping Crews (Members, Assistant Crew Leaders and Crew Leaders), Summer Youth Crews, AmeriCorps Veterans Fire Corps, and AmeriCorps Individual Placements
Arizona is a great place to be! There is a great amount of ecological and geological diversity as well as many national forests, parks and monuments. The Sonoran Desert is like no other place on earth. The mountains in Northern Arizona are some of the best in the country — blanketed with big Ponderosa Pine — and weather that’s sunny in the summer and snowy in the winter. The Arizona strip is home to some of the most spectacular rock formations and canyons anywhere. AND there's an endless amount of adventuring and exploring to be done!
With programs that are geared to build healthy and sustainable communities, a trained and experienced workforce and a nation of environmental leaders, Arizona Conservation Corps engages young adults and recent era military veterans with empowering conservation service work projects. You’ll learn, but it will take sweat. You’ll complete great service projects, but it won’t always be easy. You’ll meet some great people, but you won’t always see eye-to-eye. It’s about learning, working hard for the environment and communities, and giving something back. Compensation includes a living stipend ranging from $400-$844/week, an AmeriCorps education award, group camping gear and a $200/week housing stipend for camping crews, relevant trainings and orientation with AZCC and project partners, and the opportunity to work & live in some amazing places! AZCC seeks applicants who are interested in fully committing to the program, who are willing to overcome any challenges, and those who will take advantage of the opportunities, skills and trainings that are offered throughout their term of service. If you are open minded and have what it takes, explore current job opportunities and apply today! Positions range from 12 weeks to 6+ months, with work terms available throughout the year.
Come ready to learn, teach, and grow! 
