Arts & Culture and Environmental Educators for summer Global Youth Village - Legacy International / Global Youth Village - Bedford, VA

Seeking “practical idealists”. Summer work with international teens.

Each summer since 1979, a dynamic community is created at the Global Youth Village that emphasizes experiential learning and challenges young people to turn intercultural theory into practical action. This year 50+ teens and staff from around the world will participate. 2016 highlights include youth leaders from Algeria.

Workshops address issues concerning young people today, such as war and peace, arts & culture, distribution of world resources, prejudice, environmental concerns, and other social pressures. Cultural programming and cooperative living help participants learn to respect differences and discover similarities that transcend cultural, religious, and political barriers.

As of April 19, positions open include :
Teachers / trainers – Environmental Awareness; Arts & Culture

Administrative staff – event planning; logistics, scheduling & activities coordination

Cabin counselors / program specialists

Health care staff – lay or licensed. A good fit for those with backgrounds in social work or health care fields.

Food service staff for our whole foods, vegetarian kitchen – experienced and entry level.

Events & facility support

Interns

Dates: July 3 – August 16, 2016. (This includes staff training. Select administrative, support and teaching postions start on July 1.)

Positions are residential and include housing and meals, plus a modest salary (range $225 – $450/week).