Overview
VISIONS Service Adventures is hiring a carpenter for our Montana Blackfeet summer program, working alongside a team of leaders to guide teens through life-changing experiences rooted in meaningful service, cultural immersion, and adventurous exploration.
We’re seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, and motivated individual with hands-on carpentry experience and a passion for working with youth. This is a chance to contribute your craftsmanship to impactful community projects while mentoring high school students in a truly immersive environment.
VISIONS offers teen summer service programs in the U.S. (Montana Blackfeet Reservation), Dominican Republic, and Peru. Our leaders are role models—outdoor educators, teachers, grad students, Peace Corps alumni, and others—driven to make a difference through hard work and youth mentorship.
Typical teams include six leaders, maintaining a 1 to 4–5 leader-to-student ratio. Days are spent at project sites, engaging in cultural exchange, and enjoying outdoor excursions. Leaders supervise and participate in all aspects of the program. Sessions range from one to four weeks, with multiple sessions each summer and time off between. Longer sessions include one day off per week.
Leaders receive a salary stipend, meals, lodging, and round-trip travel for international sites or a travel stipend for U.S. programs.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be at least 21 years old and CPR/first aid certified before the program starts (this can be completed after hiring). Spanish skills are required for the Dominican Republic and Peru programs.
Required Skills:
Additional qualifications such as advanced medical certifications, lifeguard training, or carpentry skills are beneficial but not required.
About VISIONS Service Adventures
VISIONS teen volunteers settle into daily life of the host community, become friends with local residents, experience new customs and in the process, gain a sense of global connection. As one of the original international and domestic service organizations for teenagers, we celebrate this connectedness—and the hope it holds for the future.
