It's Time for a Change.
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Our world is shifting. Life has been upended by a global pandemic, and American cities are burning with the fires of rage and disillusionment. Perhaps you are sitting with indecision about the future like so many others. Plans have been canceled, academic courses are now on-line, travel has been made very difficult, and we are all feeling the urgency of change. Our political systems, our relationships, our own thinking and hopes for the future need reconstruction.
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Camphill Village is a place that has been working for social and personal change for 60 years. We are an intentional community that practices shared economics, biodynamic (organic plus) agriculture, community decision making, producing handmade crafts, and a goal to restore the basic humanity of our members. And all of this revolves around the wonderful, insightful, faithful, and inspiring people with special needs with whom we live. We know that life must be lived for a purpose. This commitment to shared living opens the vistas of the future for us, a future that is about recognizing the potential of everyone and the benefits of a life lived with care and concern for others. And you can be a part of it!
What’s in it for you? You will be able to experience life in community, living with several other people in a beautiful home and working with others in several of our work places (craft studios, dairy farm, and gardens)– all set before the backdrop of the verdant rolling hills and agricultural valleys that define the grounds of Camphill Village. You can experience the beauty of our 600 acres in all seasons, celebrating each one for its many gifts. You will receive a place to live and wonderful, healthy food. You will be given a monthly stipend to spend as you wish on incidentals and entertainment. Health insurance is provided. Vacation time and money is accrued. And if you have college debt, we can help (really). You will meet people from all over the world. Mostly, you will be able to look at life…yours, even…from a different perspective, one which is much more concerned with doing than with thinking, and which will hopefully give you fresh insights into what life is asking of you.
What’s in it for you? You will be able to experience life in community, living with several other people in a beautiful home and working with others in several of our work places (craft studios, dairy farm, and gardens)– all set before the backdrop of the verdant rolling hills and agricultural valleys that define the grounds of Camphill Village. You can experience the beauty of our 600 acres in all seasons, celebrating each one for its many gifts. You will receive a place to live and wonderful, healthy food. You will be given a monthly stipend to spend as you wish on incidentals and entertainment. Health insurance is provided. Vacation time and money is accrued. And if you have college debt, we can help (really). You will meet people from all over the world. Mostly, you will be able to look at life…yours, even…from a different perspective, one which is much more concerned with doing than with thinking, and which will hopefully give you fresh insights into what life is asking of you.
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What do we ask in return? That you come to us with your heart open. That you join in the life of one or our houses and in our inspiring work areas. That you be willing to meet our residents on an equal level. That you be committed to transformation for the good in yourself, this community, our nations, and the world. That you help us learn new ways of being truly human in this ever-dehumanizing world.
It is time for a change. Something new must begin to grow, and we are convinced that Camphill Village is one of the places where this can be further fostered. We can change our thinking, but change only really happens when we put our thinking into action. Join us in Copake, and discover more about yourself than you ever dreamed you could. If you're interested in becoming a part of the change, inquire via the Volunteer Inquiry Form. |
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