“We are all longing to go home to some place we have never been—a place half-remembered and half-envisioned we can only catch glimpses of from time to time. Community. Somewhere, there are people to whom we can speak with passion without having the words catch in our throats. Somewhere a circle of hands will open to receive us, eyes will light up as we enter, voices will celebrate with us whenever we come into our own power… Someplace where we can be free."
~ Starhawk

Work Exchange Job Descriptions

Kitchen Meal Coordinators: Six people (Open to 18+) 

Kitchen Coordinators oversee the coordination of community service shifts in their kitchen work during each meal served at camp. This coordinating job involves training, explaining, delegating, and pitching in to help when needed. You help campers know what needs to be done in the kitchen before and after each meal you coordinate. Kitchen work is fast paced, intense, and physical. Coordinators work closely with the kitchen staff to figure out what needs to be done. There are 6 meal coordinators, 2 per meal. Shifts can be split between Coordinators if both are fully capable and comfortable in their respective roles, pursuant to the needs of specific meals and the advice of the Kitchen Witch (KW). Meal Coordinators look to the KW for ongoing support, problem solving, and conflict resolution if needed. Coordinators attend a training session on Saturday afternoon and are present before and after Saturday dinner to begin their hands-on training by the KW. Coordinators also attend a check in meeting mid-week, facilitated by the KW.

Work time involved: 
Breakfast Coordinators: Every day between: 7am – 9am.
Lunch Coordinators: Every day between 12pm – 2pm.
Dinner Coordinators: Every day between 5:30 – 7:30pm.
Compensation: Kitchen Meal Coordinators receive $225 per person.

Evening Snack Coordinators: One or Two People
(If one coordinator, age 18+. If two coordinators, 1 person 18+ and the 2nd person 16+)

Evening Snack Coordinator put out late night snacks for campers after the evening ritual and/or events. Duties also include putting away snack leftovers, and then cleaning and securing the kitchen and lodge after late evening snack. This is a good job for night owls as it can mean staying up until 1 a.m. Coordinators attend a training session on Saturday afternoon and are present before and after Saturday dinner to begin their hands-on training by the Kitchen Witch.

Work time involved: 1-2 hours every day after evening ritual/events.
Compensation: $125 per person, or $250 for 1 person.

Kitchen Witch: One Person (Open to 18+)

The Kitchen Witch oversees the Kitchen Meal Coordinators, the Evening Snack Coordinators, and liaisons with the F&W kitchen staff. The KW trains and supports meal coordinators and ensures smooth communication between the kitchen and meal coordinators. KW will be present at every meal to check in with coordinators and be available to address any issues that arise. The Kitchen Witch will hold a training session during the first day of camp on Saturday afternoon and facilitate the hands-on Saturday dinner set up and clean up with all meal and snack coordinators present. The KW will be present at every meal on the first full day of camp to continue training the meal coordinators at their respective meals. The KW will facilitate a mid-week meeting with all coordinators to address any issues and provide feedback. This role requires an experienced camper with kitchen experience, good communication skills, compassionate leadership, and attention to detail.

Work time involved: 3-4 hours every day.
Compensation: $350

Shuttle Drivers: Three drivers (Open to 18+) 

Shuttle Drivers are responsible for taking people with mobility needs to and from their morning paths, evening rituals, meals and some optional offerings. This job requires sensitivity to the needs of the people you are driving, promptness, ability to drive safely on rough roads, a pleasant manner, and good boundaries. Drivers work closely with the Access Needs Coordinator. You don’t need to use your own vehicle, but if you have a high clearance vehicle and will use it you receive an additional $100. We request you arrive with a full tank of fuel. A schedule is made in advance to camp and each shuttle driver will have time off from shuttling each day, and have at least one full day free from shuttle duties during the camp week.

Time involved: 2-2 ½ hours per day
Compensation: $300 per person

Access Needs Coordinator: One Person (Open to 18+) 

The Access Needs Coordinator needs to possess great interpersonal skills as they work with campers, shuttle drivers, camp staff, and organizers to help meet the accessibility needs some campers may have with mobility, lodging, or health. The Access Needs Coordinator will meet with all campers who have stated they may need some accommodations during the day on Saturday to ensure all requests are being addressed. This may require communication prior to camp with those campers who have identified as having access needs/mobility issues. The Access Needs Coordinator ensures that shuttle drivers are receiving unscheduled time to participate in camp each day and that shuttle drivers have at least one full camp day off from their duties. Communication and coordination efforts prior to camp are supported by the Access Needs Organizer Liaison. Creativity and responsiveness are crucial to this position. The Access Needs Coordinator needs to be an experienced camper familiar with the F&W site.

Time involved: 2-3 hours per day
Compensation: $350

Kybo Coordinators: Two people (Open to 16+)

The camp has a unique system of composting toilets called Kybos. These open air wonders need 2 people to make sure they are supplied with sawdust, cleaning supplies, and toilet paper daily. You must be willing and able to climb up and down steep paths to check Kybos in different locations.

Time involved: 1- 1/2 hours per day
Compensation: $150 per person

Post-Camp Cleanup: Four People (Open to 16+) 

The Post-Camp Cleanup crew oversees the cleaning and closing of camp as outlined in our agreements with F&W. The Post-Camp Cleanup Crew works directly with the At-Camp organizing group to develop a clear and effective schedule for the cleanup of camp. The crew recruits and oversees teams of campers for specific cleanup areas. The Post-Camp Cleanup Crew will gather and distribute supplies to all cleanup camper groups and troubleshoot between the organizing campers and F&W liaison to ensure that all areas of camp are cleaned. You will attend a meeting on Tuesday or Wednesday with camp planners to develop cleanup details and decide on how to best implement the schedule.

Time Involved: 1 or 2 planning meetings, plus extra time on the last day of camp. You will need to plan to stay later than most people on the last day of camp. 
Compensation: $150 per person