Live & Work Supporting Young Adults with Disabilities in Community

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If you are looking for a deeply enriching experience living and working with young adults with special needs in a warm and supportive community located in a beautiful rural landscape, Triform Camphill Community may be right for you. You will receive education, training, and support during your stay. You will live and work in our community, participating in all aspects of life. You will work closely with our young adults with special needs, become involved with their lives, and assisting them as necessary in a range of activities. Throughout your stay in Triform, you are expected to be a positive role model in the community. Interests and skills in biodynamic/organic gardening and farming, forestry renewal, woodworking, estate landscaping, weaving/crafting, pottery, cooking, baking, various therapies, music, arts and sports are very much welcomed. As an integral member of a household, you will be engaged in daily direct care and accompaniment of our young adults with special needs, as well as a range of household and community events. You will also participate in crews and studios and other activities according to your skills, interests, and the needs of the community. Principal crews and studios include biodynamic farming and gardening, estate landscaping, forestry, pottery, weavery, home-economics, and bakery. Special interest and skills that can be offered in these areas are welcomed. Afternoon course work includes, music, drama, speech, spacial dynamics, eurythmy, painting, and academic classes. Household chores may include cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc. Planning and creating social events and festivals may also be a component of your service at Triform. We ask our volunteers to be enthusiastic, mature, responsible and flexible. You must be in good health. Experience working with adults with disabilities is a plus but not required. Benefits include: Full "room and board", a generous stipend, use of community cars, and ample vacation time.