Camphill Communities are dedicated to creating communities where the recognition of each individual's gifts and contributions offer a model of renewal for the wider society. Camphill Volunteers live and work alongside children, youth and adults with developmental and other disabilities in one of fifteen sustainable communities throughout the U.S. (California, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont) and Canada (British Columbia).
Spend a year developing yourself—discover your deeper purpose and share your life and gifts in a thriving intentional community with 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. This means you receive a monthly stipend, a private room in a beautiful environment, wholesome, mostly organic meals, medical insurance, and other essentials—from toiletries to use of community cars.
Camphill Is Actively Welcoming Live-In Volunteers! Apply for one of the 125 volunteer spots with start dates throughout the year and share your gifts in one of Camphill's 15 sustainable communities. Learn more about the volunteer experience and explore current positions here.
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. The main campus in North Carolina sits on 17 wooded acres adjacent to the Cape Fear River, just a short three-minute drive to the sandy white beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. NCOAE's outdoor adventure courses take place in North Carolina, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Ecuador and beyond. Enjoy traveling and working in unique, pristine areas throughout the United States and the world!
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. Through these lessons, Instructors help students improve their self-confidence and interpersonal relationships. Experiential education is merged with good, old-fashioned fun to offer an unrivaled path to insight, joy and drive. Additional duties include facilitating a meaningful group process and setting an emotionally and physically safe, fun, and engaging tone for students to follow. Starting pay ranges from $80-$145/day (DOE) with opportunities for advancement. Perks include staff housing, food pantry, travel reimbursements, and industry discounts. Current WFA/WFR & CPR certification and successful completion of NCOAE’s 14-day Instructor Course is required prior to employment. Seasonal positions available from April to October, with occasional opportunities to continue employment into the winter. If you have a passion for outdoor education, take pride in your work, embrace change, and enjoy positively impacting the lives of others, learn more about becoming an NCOAE Instructor!
NCOAE 2025 HIRING! NCOAE is seeking Wilderness Field Guides to join the team for the winter season (January-February 2025). Applications from exceptional outdoor and wilderness-based educators, guides, and field staff are also 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.
Watch as students from Cape Fear Academy explore Ecuador during the trip of a lifetime with NCOAE and engage in a unique combination of adventure, lesson in sustainability, and cultural immersion.
Wilderness Adventures runs summer programs that focus on multi-activity backcountry travel. Students (ages 11-20) are able to develop leadership, communication and team building skills while experiencing our natural world. With headquarters in beautiful Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Leaders come here to train for their summer before setting out to some of the most amazing destinations. Trips are led in the United States (Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Montana, New York Adirondacks, North Carolina, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming) as well as abroad (the Alps, Cambodia, Chamonix Zermatt, Costa Rica, Ecuador, the Galápagos, the Pyrenees, and Vietnam).
Serving as teacher, facilitator and mentor, Trip Leaders introduce small groups to the merits of living simply while participating in a variety of activities such as mountain climbs, backpacking in over 30 National Parks and wilderness areas, rock climbing, sea kayaking, whitewater rafting and kayaking, ice climbing, canyoneering, sailing, snorkeling, SCUBA diving, service projects, and language programs. Responsibilities include teaching outdoor skills, minimum-impact camping, environmental and cultural awareness, natural and cultural history, and more! The trips are both mentally and physically challenging for leaders and participants, with adventures ranging from one to six weeks in duration. Applicants must be at least 21, have an excellent driving record, hold current CPR and WFR certifications (WA sponsors a WFR course for Leaders—ask about it when you apply!), and be available to work the entire duration of the summer contract (June 1st–August 3rd, 2025, including staff training). Wilderness Adventures pays leaders a competitive weekly wage based on previous experience leading youth outdoors. In addition, all food, accommodations, and travel are paid for throughout your summer. Folks will also receive access to a variety of pro-deals to purchase gear at discounted prices before your summer kicks off. Explore more at WildernessAdventures.com!
2025 Trip Leader Hiring AND Leadership Job Openings! Wilderness Adventures is now acceptingTrip Leader applications for the 2025 season. Leadership Team openings include a Staffing Coordinator and Seasonal Logistics Support.
A great place to grow, have fun, enjoy nature, and empower students! Check out what Trip Leaders had to say about their experience.
As the world's #1 active travel company, Backroads is energetically recruiting Trip Leaders and Trip Prep Specialists for their luxury biking, walking, hiking and multi-adventure vacations geared for groups of families, solos or couples in destinations throughout the United States, Europe and the world. Field staff houses are located in California, Vermont, Alberta, Iceland, the South of France, Norway, Argentina and more. Explore the Backroads website to see all of the places around the world in which they have trips!
Do you have a zest for life with a passion for people, travel and the outdoors? Whether by foot, bicycle, kayak or raft, Trip Leaders are the catalyst for a fun, interesting, safe and personally rewarding experience for their group of active travelers. Leaders enrich each trip with their personality, drive, and passion for travel and the outdoors, while providing outstanding customer service and sharing their love and knowledge of the area. Backroads is also seeking to build a diverse team of seasonal Trip Prep Specialists (TPS) to work behind the scenes in tandem with Trip Leaders to ensure smooth trip logistics (bikes, vans, trailers and trip-related paperwork) before and after each departure. The TPS role is based in one of many regional hubs but does not work on trip. First year Leaders receive a competitive daily wage and gratuities, plus gourmet meals, accommodations in some of the best inns, hotels and campgrounds the region has to offer, travel costs, generous pro-deals and many other fringe benefits. At minimum, applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid driver's license and clean driving record. If you are master problem solver, effective public speaker, skilled driver, meticulous record keeper, a motivating force in group dynamics while being sensitive to individual needs, and have a passion for travel, join the Backroads.com family!
Summer 2025 Employment—Hiring Now Open! 2025 is going to be HUGE. It's an exciting time to work at Backroads with loads of opportunity! Backroads is now accepting applications for U.S., Canadian and European Trip Leaders and Trip Prep Specialists who can work from April through October 2025 (flex start/end dates). Speaking a foreign language is welcome, but not required.
Curious what it means to be a Backroads Trip Leader? Take a look at this video to meet a few of Backroad's amazing field staff!
With a home base in St. Paul, Minnesota, Wilderness Inquiry sits right on the bank of the Mississippi River. From this main office and warehouse location, staff are sent to countless locations across Minnesota and Wisconsin, as well as throughout the U.S., including popular National Parks such as Yellowstone and Glacier. The sea kayaking base camp in Little Sand Bay, Wisconsin takes kayakers throughout the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior's South Shore—known for its red sandstone sea caves, sandy beaches, picturesque lighthouses, and historic shipwrecks. Both locations offer lots to see and do during your off time!
Whether you're an expert or beginner in outdoor recreation and education (or not particularly outdoorsy at all!) there is a place for you at Wilderness Inquiry. Like participants, staff come from all backgrounds, skillsets, and interests, with one thing in common: we are all passionate about making the outdoors a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible community for all. With various program models, staff can enjoy working on extended trips across the country or spend their days working locally and returning to their own homes every night. Over the course of a single trip, Leaders will embrace many roles including educator, guide, leader and more. Seasonal positions are offered from March through November, with staff training dates available each season. Compensation ranges from $18-$21/hour for day programs and $172-$202/day for overnights/extended tours. Staff housing, meals on extended trips, and professional service stipends are also provided. If you're looking for a place to make friends, participate in cool experiences, get paid to spend time outside, and work with a crew of amazing individuals where you feel like you truly belong and make a difference, learn more about the Wilderness Inquiry community.
Join Wilderness Inquiry in 2025! Stay tuned as Wilderness Inquiry will begin accepting applications for all 2025 seasonal positions beginning in mid-December! Now accepting applications for a variety of full-time, year-round staff positions. Check out all these great job opportunities.
Take a virtual tour of the Wilderness Inquiry Apostle Islands Base Camp!
Windigo specializes in customized small group camping, lodging, hiking and themed tours for international clients traveling in a 15-passenger van (with a 5x8 foot cargo trailer). From the dramatic coast of Newfoundland to the stunning sunsets of Vancouver Island... Into the wild of Alaska’s frontier to the canyons of the Southwest... And not to forget the burning volcanoes of Hawaii or the ice caps of the Canadian Arctic, Windigo’s playground is massive.
Do you want to hit the open road, enjoy an adventure of a lifetime, and get paid for it? Join the dynamic team at Windigo as a Guide and travel to some of the coolest places in North America! Meet new people from different cultures and provide unforgettable experiences to grateful travelers. It's not a job opportunity, it’s a lifestyle. Guides will lead with service and share their passion for the outdoors through innovative trips that will get your international group hiking, biking, paddling, and more! Responsibilities include researching unfamiliar destinations, providing daily briefings, relaying historical, geographical and cultural information, handling group dynamics, maintaining outdoor equipment, organizing food shopping and cooking meals, and ensuring a safe and fun experience for all passengers. Compensation ranges from $125-$180/day plus tips and commission. Accommodations and most food while on tour are included, as well as access to pro deals, bonus options, and the opportunity to travel to enticing and off-the-beaten path destinations. If you are at least 23 years old (21 for Canadian applicants), have a clean driving record, an adventurous spirit, love the outdoors, and are looking for an exciting challenge, apply to join the Windigo team! The operation season runs from April to late October with contracts available for a partial or full season.
With headquarters in Las Vegas, Bindlestiff Tours specialize in single day tours in their own backyard and multi-day adventures throughout the Southwest, Northwest, Canadian Rockies, and Alaska. Extensive experience in the industry and knowledgeable, down-to-earth Guides affords Bindlestiff to create the absolute best itineraries.
Do you want to enjoy an adventure of a lifetime and get paid for it?Tour Guides are responsible for delivering in-depth headset commentary to guests on the geology, history, flora, and fauna of the region while driving a 7 or 15-passenger van. Multi-day tours require you to be comfortable towing a 5x8-foot cargo trailer. Additional responsibilities include handling group dynamics, food shopping and cooking, planning and problem solving on the road, maintaining outdoor equipment, managing accounting and paperwork pre and post tour, and ensuring a safe and fun experience for all clients. The guiding season runs from March (sometimes earlier) through the end of October, with options for full/part-time contracts and those who wish to be on-call for ad hoc tours during the crunch season. The base rate for first year Guides ranges from $150-$205/day depending on industry experience, plus a generous seasonal bonus package and 401k. With tips and commissions, experienced Guides can earn as much as $500/day. Benefits include accommodations and meals while on tour, full training, and housing in between tours. If you have strong leadership and motivational skills, a passion for the outdoors, able to multi-task, and possess exceptional people skills, learn more at BindlestiffToursJobs.com.
Join the fun! Let a Bindlestiff Tour Guide lead you on a 3-day all-inclusive camping trip throughout the Southwest. Highlights include Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley, and Grand Canyon.
Experience the extraordinary lands and cultures of North America (Alaska, British Columbia, Colorado, Florida Keys, Hawaii, Maine and Puerto Rico) and places around the world (Bali, Belize, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Ecuador and the Galapagos, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Laos, Norway, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand and Vietnam).
The Road Less Traveled is a life-changing educational travel experience—an extraordinary opportunity to join with others, explore humanity, build deep relationships, and develop an appreciation for our world’s vast adventurous scenery and its people. As a Trip Leader, you'll have the opportunity to share your knowledge and love of the wilderness, service learning, and cultural awareness with bright and enthusiastic young people; work with other highly motivated, qualified, committed professionals; and experience extraordinary lands and cultures around the world. Trip Leaders are genuine, friendly, active, educated, and well-traveled. They are not just educators and counselors, they are spirited mentors. They are responsible, committed, purposeful and bold! Trip Leaders begin their summer with ten days of paid staff training, then guide and engage participants in service-learning projects, language immersion programs, backpacking, rock climbing, biking, kayaking, trekking, SCUBA diving, whitewater rafting, and more from June through August. Compensations for first year Trip Leaders begins at $65/day and includes all food, lodging and transportation from the start of staff training through the end of your final trip, a stipend towards certifications, and the opportunity to work with world-renown and expert guides. RLT is always looking for motivated people with a passion for life-changing travel to join the team!
2025 Trip Leader Hiring! The Road Less Traveled is now hiring Trip Leaders for the summer 2025 season. Apply early to ensure positions are still available!
A ten-day training is mandatory for all RLT summer staff. Check out staff training »
Adventure Treks offers multi-week outdoor adventure travel programs that help teens build life skills for future success—all while making life-long friends, exploring the most stunning landscapes, and having incredible amounts of fun along the way. Wilderness-based programs are offered both in North America (British Columbia, Alaska, California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, and North Carolina) and abroad (Scotland, Norway and Peru).
Ready to change young people’s lives and be part of one of the best student and staff communities in the industry? Being a Field Instructor at Adventure Treks is a unique and incredible opportunity—seeing students immersed in nature, fostering a community, and building their confidence and leadership on the trail! Instructors are deeply familiar with the demands of operating on the sun's clock and sleeping in a tent for weeks at a time with peers and students relying on them. In the highs and lows of a trip, they're always engaged, bringing fun to any situation, staying motivated, and working hard. Instructors are in charge of safety, satisfaction, and success. On each adventure, the four- to six-person instructor team works together to create fun, growth-oriented, and community-minded experiences, coordinate all aspects of the trip like managing group dynamics, teaching outdoor skills, maintaining equipment, and handling medical issues, and lead activities like backpacking, rock and ice climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking, canoeing, and whitewater kayaking & rafting. Compensation starts at $4,000–$4,200 for the summer plus all-inclusive employment (accommodations, meals, outfitted activities…), travel reimbursements, fall opportunities to work in North Carolina, professional development scholarships, and pro-deal access to hundreds of outdoor brands. See the qualifications page to learn more and apply!
2025 Instructor Hiring Adventure Treks is now acceptingField Instructor applications for the 2025 season!
Summer Trip Leaders & Gap Semester Field Instructors
Come join ARCC Programs exciting and informative staff training in Bend, Oregon before you travel to the far corners of the world leading and inspiring teenagers while seeking adventure and immersing in communities. Program destinations include Australia & Fiji, Bali & Sumatra, Belize, Costa Rica, Ecuador & Galápagos, Kenya & Tanzania, Peru, South Africa, Southeast Asia, Spain & Morocco, Thailand, Vietnam & Cambodia, and the U.S. (Alaska, California, Colorado, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming).
For over 40 years ARCC Programs has offered extraordinary service and adventure programs for teens and young adults in some of the world’s most spectacular locations. ARCC is seeking Summer Program Leaders who are enthusiastic about working with students ages 13-18 and who have strong experience working with groups. Leaders will guide groups of up to eighteen students, with a co-leader, through rigorous international or domestic service projects, cultural exchange, and adventure programs that include backpacking, rafting, SCUBA diving, surfing, snorkeling, and sea kayaking. Leaders also provide cultural history and education relevant to their location and teach curriculum designed for community service programs. . Leaders must be available for staff training in Bend, Oregon from June 12th-18th, 2025, and then are contracted to lead one or two summer trips, ranging from 2-4 weeks through early August. Leaders can also transition into the Gap Semester Program as a Field Instructor during the fall/spring. The first-year leader salary rate ranges from $1,700-$5,000 (depending on the length, location, and number of trips led), and includes all living and travel expenses on program and great pro-deals. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, WFR certified by mid-June 2025, in excellent physical condition, and have a current driver’s license and clean driving record. If you are ready to lead, teach and inspire teenagers while traveling to some of the most beautiful destinations in the world, fill out the online application. A resume, cover letter, and three references are required for a complete application.
ARCC Program Hiring! • ARCC Programs is currently seekingTrip Leaders for the summer 2025 season! • Gap Semester Programs offer an educational and cultural bridge between high school and college. Gap Semester Instructor hiring for fall 2025 AND spring 2026 begins on November 1st. View the ARCC Gap experience »
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. 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 is especially seeking Trip Leaders who will return year after year and contribute to their amazing staff culture.
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 trekking, rock climbing, snorkeling, sea kayaking, surfing, whitewater rafting, cooking and more. The Trip Leader position involves a unique combination of risk management, role modeling, leadership, laughter, games, and hard work! Compensation starts at $500/week for first year Leaders, and includes a paid week-long staff training, all meals (you'll eat well!), accommodations, travel expenses, and industry pro deals on outdoor gear. Applicants must be 21 years old, a college graduate or working towards a degree, WFR certified, demonstrate prior leadership experience with youth, and have an ability to facilitate fun.
2025 staff training runs from June 18th–25th just outside of Denver, CO, with contracts ending no later than mid-August. If you can facilitate a fun, growth-oriented environment that inspires teenagers in an adventure travel setting, learn more about working with Bold Earth and the application process, or connect with Izzy Perry for more information.
With over 40 years of experience, Bold Earth leads fun and adventurous trips with small groups of great teenagers to over 20 destinations around the globe! View the Bold Earth experience »
Conservation Crew & Emerging Professionals in Conservation
Offering so many fascinating and amazing locations in which to live and work, ACE has a robust remote workforce across the country and operates out of the following hubs: Southwest (Flagstaff, AZ), Pacific West (Ridgecrest and Sacramento, CA), Mountain West (Hurricane, UT), Eastern (Asheville, NC), and EPIC (Nationwide).
Experience a different way of life. Meet people from around the world. Enjoy spectacular landscapes. Contribute your energy to meaningful and challenging outdoor projects. Take pride in your team's accomplishments. This is American Conservation Experience—providing a range of professional development opportunities for environmentally-focused American and international individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the world. ACE's most popular programs include Conservation Crew and Emerging Professionals in Conservation (EPIC). Projects include trail construction and maintenance, native plant re-vegetation, non-native species removal, fence construction, erosion control, and wilderness restoration over a period of 2-12 months throughout the year. Members are supported during their service terms with a cost of living allowance, transportation and food on projects, free common housing on off days in most locations, and the ability to earn an AmeriCorps education awards based on term of service. With a focus on professional career development, EPIC applicants are generally between the ages of 18-30, physically fit, and able to stay positive and enthusiastic through less than perfect situations. Explore current job opportunities and apply online.
Travel for Teens home office is based in the greater Philadelphia area, with remote staff based in Costa Rica, Spain, Greece, and South Africa. Summer staff will have the opportunity to work across six regions (Europe, North America, Latin America, Oceania, Asia, and Africa).
Travel for Teens has crafted unique programs to engender love for travel, hunger for learning, curiosity about differences, recognition of universalities, and an appreciation for global citizenship. Summer Trip Directors and Counselors are responsible for ensuring the safety of their group, creating and maintaining a positive environment, teaching and infusing knowledge about the locations that are experienced, creating life-long enjoyable memories, keeping a clear line of communication with parents and office staff and completing day to day tasks, that include errands and odd jobs. Applicants must be fully vaccinated, over 21 years old, able to commit to at least two summers, experience working with teens and living, traveling or working in one or more of TFT's destinations, a willingness to work unusual hours with limited time off, and fluency in English (knowledge of additional languages is a bonus). Upon hire, all staff must attend a mandatory training weekend from June 5th–8th, 2025 in person (or virtually if you are unable to travel). TFT's sessions will run from mid-June to mid-August. If you have a passion for experiential learning, travel, and working with teens, fill out the online application—successful applicants will be invited to submit a questionnaire and video in support of their application.
The Wildland Trekking Company offers small group, multi-day backpacking, llama/mule supported trips, day hikes, campground and inn-based hiking trips for adults and families looking to experience unforgettable hiking vacations in majestic landscapes. Guests can expect delicious meals and extraordinary guides who can turn a great get-away into an unforgettable, inspiring adventure.
Share your passion of hiking, nature, travel, and adventure while introducing guests to the magic of the outdoors! Now seeking Guides to lead trips from April or June through September/October for nine stunning regions across the U.S.—from Washington to Maine (and beautiful destinations in between). Guides manage all aspects of the trip: you’ll prep gear and food, cook meals, teach guests the basics of backpacking and camping, provide interpretive information, manage risk in varied environments, and facilitate social dynamics and guest satisfaction. Benefits include a fun, supportive work environment with high quality people, competitive wages, paid training, post-trip gratuities, 401(K), pro-deals and opportunities for professional growth into management positions or work in different branch location over time and more! Applicants must be at least 21 years old to guide/drive, have previous guiding or outdoor leadership experience, WFR/WEMT certification (or willingness to obtain), strong technical skills, cooking, interpretation and teaching skills, strong local knowledge (or willingness to learn), and a customer service-oriented work ethic. If you have a high level of fitness, excellent written and verbal communication, enthusiasm for being outside, superb customer service and people skills, complete the online application. Explore more at WildlandTrekking.com!
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