Volunteering

We believe that volunteers play a vital role in our educational community. We are always looking for passionate individuals of all ages who share our values and want to make a positive impact on the world.

As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to work with our students and staff, learn about nature-based education, and contribute to our mission. We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities, including mentoring students, helping with outdoor projects, and teaching elective classes.

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out our volunteer application form. We will review your application and contact you to schedule an interview. All volunteers working with children must undergo a background check and complete a training program before starting their volunteer work.

We appreciate your interest in volunteering at our learning community and look forward to working with you.

Volunteering

We believe that volunteers play a vital role in our educational community. We are always looking for passionate individuals of all ages who share our values and want to make a positive impact on the world.

As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to work with our students and staff, learn about nature-based education, and contribute to our mission. We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities, including mentoring students, helping with outdoor projects, and teaching elective classes.

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out our volunteer application form. We will review your application and contact you to schedule an interview. All volunteers working with children must undergo a background check and complete a training program before starting their volunteer work.

We appreciate your interest in volunteering at our learning community and look forward to working with you.

Volunteering

We believe that volunteers play a vital role in our educational community. We are always looking for passionate individuals of all ages who share our values and want to make a positive impact on the world.

As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to work with our students and staff, learn about nature-based education, and contribute to our mission. We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities, including mentoring students, helping with outdoor projects, and teaching elective classes.

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out our volunteer application form. We will review your application and contact you to schedule an interview. All volunteers working with children must undergo a background check and complete a training program before starting their volunteer work.

We appreciate your interest in volunteering at our learning community and look forward to working with you.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Gardening Coordinator

Open

Perfect for: Someone who loves gardening, and is particularly expert at gardening in the snowy climate of Ogden Valley

Tasks: Research gardening philosophies, educational experiences, supplies, starts, seeds, etc.

Parent Volunteer Coordinator

Open

Perfect for: Someone who loves to connect and catch up with other parents, and comfortable with making requests to achieve a greater vision

Tasks: Coordinate other parent volunteers for one-off tasks and experiences, like presenting about their job, teaching a one-off PE/art class, or mentoring a particular elective class (e.g. woodshop, robotics), etc.

Your Perfect Volunteer Opportunity

Open

Do you have something in mind that we haven't thought about yet? Let us know, we'd love to work with you to find an opportunity that fits your strengths and interests.

Content Creator

Open

Perfect for: Someone who reads (or listens) to a lot of books on education, and/or who follows the field regularly


Tasks: Write articles about alternative education to post on our blog, or film short-form videos explaining various aspects of alternative education, etc.

Student Service Coordinator

Open

Perfect for: Someone who is attuned to the needs of the community and is familiar with age-appropriate ways for kids to serve

Tasks: Connect with community members to look for opportunities within the community that the students can help with on a one-off or regular basis.

Assistant Guide

Open

Perfect for: Someone who loves interacting with kids and helping create new magical experiences for them

Tasks: Work with Guides to facilitate alternative educational experiences and support the overall environment and culture of self-directed learning.

Student Experience Reporter

Open

Perfect for: Someone who loves to document daily events and journal meaningful moments

Tasks: Write blog posts of what students are doing day-to-day, photograph experiences and events, etc.

Fundraising Event Planner

Open

Perfect for: Someone who loves to create memorable in-person moments through ceremony and interactive experiences

Tasks: Plan and market a noteworthy fundraising dinner with activities for children and entertainment for a general audience, research catering options, coordinate and solicit donations for silent auctions, etc.

Elective Teacher

Open

Perfect for: Someone who has a passion for a hobby or subject and would love to share it with kids

Tasks: Visit the school 1 to 2 times a week for a 30 min to 1 hour interactive lesson. Classes can range anywhere between 1 to 10 weeks long.

If any of the above opportunities interest you, submit an application!

If any of the above opportunities interest you, submit an application!

If any of the above opportunities interest you, submit an application!