Camphill Village Copake
Camphill Village Copake
Volunteering area: Earth care, People care
Continent: North America
Location: USA
Availability: Available now!
Stay period: 3-10 months
Camphill Village Copake has been working for social and personal change for 60 years. People have come together to try to build a new model for life on this planet. Volunteers at Camphill Village Copake gain practical skills such as biodynamic and organic gardening, farming, baking, crafting, woodworking and basic homesteading skills. Volunteers join our community from around the world for at least one year and sometimes longer.
Camphill Village is situated on over 700 acres of wooded hills, gardens and pastures in upstate New York. Volunteers live in extended family-style homes along with adults with developmental differences and everyone contributes in a way that is meaningful to them.
Volunteers are responsible for supporting people with developmental differences in their activities of daily living and integrating actively into the house community. This could include:
Joining housemates in social outings
Emotional support
Cooking meals
Participating in house meetings
Supporting workplaces around the village
Personal care
Cleaning common spaces
– Requisites:
Excellent communication skills
Ability to perform well in an environment that requires compassion, helpfulness, patience and resourcefulness
Willingness to learn and take responsibility
Must pass a background check (first interview)
– Compensations:
Monthly allowance for incidental expenses
Medical insurance from arrival until departure
Free room and board (private room in a community house)
3 weeks of paid vacation
Basic toiletries and daily living items
Daily organic, fresh meals
One full day off during the week
Website: https://camphillvillage.org/