We welcome volunteers of all experience levels, ages 19 and older, to come stay with us for an extended period. Those who have never volunteered before should consider applying for the live-in volunteer option, while those who have experience volunteering at Camphill as a house leader and/or training in social therapy could consider applying for the House & Workplace Leader position. Learn more about each volunteer position below.
LIVE-IN VOLUNTEERS
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 19 years of age

Good physical and emotional health

Ability to live with and support adults with developmental disabilities
LENGTH OF STAY
Minimum of six months, preferably 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 needs

Help to manage households, help to care for the emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of the individuals whom you assist and with whom you live

Assist one another 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

• Your own Bedroom and Board

• Allowance for Incidental Expenses

• Medical Insurance

• Education, Training and Support for the duration of your volunteership

• Student loan support available

• Three weeks of personal time for a one year commitment, in addition to free time, which is arranged within each individual house

*Dental and vision coverage are not offered for the first year of service.
HOUSE & WORKPLACE LEADERS
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 21 years of age

Good 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 Leader
LENGTH OF STAY
Three to five years.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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.

​• Student loan support available

• Four weeks of Personal Time

Waldorf school education is available in the area for children.

Personal needs are met on an as-needed basis

*Dental and vision coverage are not offered for the first year of service.
DAY VOLUNTEERS
*DUE TO COVID-19, OUR DAY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED*

Join us for a meaningful and joyful experience furthering the most important work of Camphill Village. As a day volunteer you will participate in our community of adults with developmental differences and make an impact in their lives, as well as your own!

Is the Day Volunteer Program Right for Me?
That depends. Do you want to improve the lives of adults with developmental differences? Develop lasting friendships? Maybe you’re interested in learning about biodynamic agriculture, or maybe you’re not sure what suits you.

Day volunteers have the benefit of being able to choose from an array of workplaces with different activities, like seeding in our greenhouses, helping with livestock, and maintaining flower beds.

Some examples of our volunteering opportunities:

Livestock Agriculture
handmilking dairy cows, preparing fencing, loading hay bales, sweeping barns, herding sheep

Healing Plant Garden
seeding in the greenhouse, planting, caring for plant beds, harvesting

Vegetable Garden
seeding, watering plants, weeding, harvesting for the garden market

Running Errands
(gas reimbursement included)

Do you think you might like to teach a class or have a special skill that can contribute to our Village? Let us know!

To learn more, contact us at 518-329-7924 Ext 117 or write to dayvolunteer@camphillvillage.org.