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Visit Our VISIONS Service Adventures Website
(406) 551-4423
info[AT]visionsserviceadventures.com
Montana
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Alaska, Montana, International locations
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
VISIONS Service Adventures 203 North Church Avenue Bozeman, Montana 59715
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 12 - 18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: VISIONS programs are grounded in a philosophy that has been changing the lives of teenagers for 30 years. We believe it is best to do one thing and do it well. That’s why across all programs we have one model, built on the pillars of meaningful service, full cultural immersion and open-minded exploration. This is not a teen tour. This is a time to step outside of yourself, to do more and be more.
Our student volunteers work among Blackfeet and Northern Cheyenne people on Montana Indian reservations and with indigenous Athabascans in Alaska, as well as abroad in South and Central America, the Caribbean and Cambodia.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Waterfront/Aquatics, Academics, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Community Service, Language Immersion.
CAMP LOCATION: We have locations around the world including: Alaska, Montana, Dominican Republic, British Virgin Islands, Ecuador, Peru, and Guadeloupe.
CAMP FACILITIES: For all of our program we stay in the heart of the community. Depending on location, we stay in schools, community centers, and rented homes.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: For thirty years, VISIONS has set the standard for domestic and international community service programs for high school and middle school students. We strongly believe that collaborative service work and cross-cultural living help our teen volunteers understand a complicated world and learn meaningful ways to contribute productively.
VISIONS collaborates with local nonprofits and makes long-term commitments in our communities. We have worked in most locations for more than 15 years, and in some places for more than 20 years. You typically get to choose from three different worksites during the week, and work until mid-afternoon. Our community service projects are a way we thank the local friends who welcome us into their lives.
Cultural learning and friendship are core to VISIONS. You experience the culture in a way that is unique from being a tourist. You share common goals and work with local people to achieve those goals. You may be surprised by what you have in common with people whose lives are so different from your own.
All of our summer leaders are CPR and First Aid certification and undergo extensive training at the Montana homebase before departing to the program location. All leaders have reference and background checks, extensive training, and first aid certifications at minimum. Leaders include teachers, outdoor educators, Masters and Ph.D. students, returned Peace Corps volunteers, carpenters, and other professionals.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Partial scholarships are available. Interested applicants can apply by going here: Our Camp Website Link: visionsserviceadventures.com
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete information, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: visionsserviceadventures.com.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
POSITION: SUMMER COMMUNITY SERVICE TRIP LEADER
LOCATIONS: Alaska, British Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic, Galápagos Islands, Guadeloupe, Montana reservations, Peru
TYPE OF POSITION: Seasonal
OVERVIEW
VISIONS offers summer programs for teens that focus on meaningful community service, cultural immersion and adventure. Co-ed groups of 16 - 25 teens and 4 - 6 leaders live and work together in the heart of a host community.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Leaders attend 7-10 days of on-site training before participants arrive for the program(s).
Leaders supervise and mentor teens during 12-day to 4-week programs. Some locations have back-to-back sessions with a few days of break in between. Leaders work with and supervise students in all aspects of the program: service projects, recreational activities, cross-cultural events, and even day to day chores such as cooking and cleaning. The first priority is creating a positive and productive experience for the participants that cultivates growth and global understanding.
This is a residential program, with leaders and teens living together in a community center, rented house, or similar place that we call home for the summer, usually in a local neighborhood. We have long-term ties to the places we work, and thus are a part of the community. Leaders work hard, but the work is incredibly fulfilling when it’s the right fit. VISIONS leaders commit to a work attitude that is respectful, cooperative, positive, safety-conscious, and community-spirited.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum age 22
- First Aid and CPR certified before the program begins
- Background check (~ $35), paid for by applicant, will be required of all trip leaders immediately
upon job offer
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Depending on location assignment)
- Experience working with teenagers
- For language immersion programs: fluent or conversational-level Spanish or French -Carpentry skills
- Lifeguarding experience
- Farming experience
- Advanced medical training (WFR, EMT, etc.)
SALARY/BENEFITS
Salary is commensurate with similar employment opportunities and experience, and varies depending on the program duration. Please email if you would like more details.
EMPLOYMENT DATES
Employment duration ranges from 6-10 weeks in June-August, depending on the program location.
TO APPLY
Visit our website and apply online at: Our Camp Website Link: visionsserviceadventures.com
Interviews begin in late-January, with additional interviews if needed February - April until all positions are filled. Questions? Email stacey[AT]visions-service.com
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