Volunteer
Volunteers are the lifeblood of Camphill Village. Every year, we welcome dozens of volunteers age 19 and over from around the world to stay for a year – often longer – and become a member of our rich and vibrant community life. They live in a home with other volunteers and adults with developmental differences, help manage their households, work alongside each other in one of our many workplaces, and help care for each other’s emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.
Types of Service
Requirements
Minimum of 19 years of ageGood physical and emotional health
Ability to live with and support adults with developmental disabilities
Length of Stay
At least one year*We also welcome volunteers with Camphill experience, for the summer months, for six weeks or more.
Responsibilities
Live in a home with other volunteers and adults with special needsHelp to manage households, help to care for the emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of the individuals with whom you work and live
Work alongside others in one of our many workplaces (farm, garden, estate, bakery, candle shop, weavery, household, bookbindery, etc.)
Participate in planning festival celebrations and cultural offerings
Benefits
You will receive:• Your own Bedroom and Board
• A Monthly Stipend
• Medical Insurance
• Education, Training and Support
For the duration of your stay
• Three weeks of vacation time for a one year commitment
• Free time, which is arranged within each individual house
*Dental coverage is not offered for the first year of service.
Requirements
Minimum 19 years of ageGood physical and emotional health
Ability to live with and support adults with developmental disabilities
Length of Stay
At least one yearResponsibilities
Live in a home with other volunteers and adults with special needsWork alongside others on our livestock farm, Healing Plant garden, or vegetable gardens
Help to manage households, help to care for the emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of the individuals with whom you work and live
Participate in planning festival celebrations and cultural offerings
Benefits
You will receive:• Your own Bedroom and Board
• A Monthly Stipend
• Medical Insurance
• Education, Training and Support
For the duration of your stay
Requirements
Minimum of 21 years of ageGood physical and emotional health
Ability to live with and support adults with developmental disabilities
Prior training in Social Therapy
Prior Camphill experience
Experience as a House
Length of Stay
Three to five yearsResponsibilities
Expected to fully participate in Village life and to lead households and/or workplaces.Generally take on many roles in Village life, perhaps in addition to managing a household of volunteers, adults with special needs, and their own children
Create a healthy home environment
May have some administrative or organizational responsibility, serve on various committees, run a workplace, or be responsible for work crews working in the home
Can be involved in specific areas of interest such as developing and running a workplace (land or craft), and have an active role in the cultural life of the Village.
Benefits
You will receive:• Your own Bedroom and Board
• Medical Insurance
• Education, Training and Support for the duration of your stay.
• Four weeks of Vacation Time
Waldorf school education is available in the area for children.
Personal needs are met on an as-needed basis
*Dental coverage is not offered for the first year of service.
