UACE Tucson Village Farm Ropes Course Assistant

UACE Tucson Village Farm Ropes Course Assistant

This position will have the Ameri Corps Volunteer working at the Tucson Village Farm, 4-H Ropes Course where they will facilitate educational programming to community volunteers and youth people of all ages. A person in this position will facilitate ropes course team-building programs and also outdoor learning experiences such as rock climbing, camping and caving. This position is ideal for someone who wants to work with young people in an outdoors setting.

Serving at Tucson Village Farm and the 4-H Healthy Living Center, an Ameri Corps Volunteer has the opportunity to engage in a variety of tasks from belaying on the ropes course, to facilitating summer camps. An Ameri Corps Volunteer working here needs to want to work hard, enjoy interacting with volunteers of all ages, be flexible and have a willingness to be a team player.

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Member Duties :
Assist with ropes course programs. Lead groups in outdoor programming. Assist with large events. Lead groups of volunteers both youth and adults. To accomplish these duties you will need the ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions and the ability to lift over 50 pounds. Members will receive professional development training, Ropes Course Facilitation Skills training & lots of delicious local veggies.

Program Benefits :
Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Training .

Terms :

Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :

Environment , Education , Community Outreach , Children/Youth .

Skills :

Community Organization , Team Work , Education , Communications , Public Speaking , General Skills , Ability to lift over 50 pounds , Teaching/Tutoring , Public Health , Youth Development , Leadership .