It Takes A Village… (aka – General Staff Duties)
November 11, 2011
It takes the whole staff team, working cooperatively, to make the Global Youth Village a success. Many tasks have to be taken care of each day to make the program run safely & smoothly.
General, All-Staff Duties & Responsibilities
In addition to your primary job role, all staff participate in the following:
Meal‑cleanup: Each staff member is assigned to do meal clean-up once a day, with some exceptions for select staff who have schedule conflicts.
Program Support Functions: During staff training and throughout the session, administrative, program, and counseling staff (and some support staff) may be assigned to fulfill various duties:
- Helping design and deliver select evening all-Village events
- Setting-up or striking set for evening programs
- Moving equipment and supplies, setting up for picnics, campfires, special festivals, etc.
- Trips off campus to public transportation terminals or church services
- Helping create back drops of posters for special events
- Assisting kitchen, housekeeping or maintenance staff
- Being part of staff team that goes to Washington, D.C. for international arrivals and departures.
In-between sessions or at the close of the season:
- Evaluating programs and procedures
- Cleaning cabins and work areas, preparing equipment and supplies for storage
- Completing inventory reports, summaries, etc.
A Day in the Life of a GYV Staff Person
November 11, 2011
GYV is a cross-cultural experience. Like other such experiences, it is intensive, rewarding and dynamic.
As staff, we guide participants through their initial adjustment, group building, individual goal setting, skill building, and reflection.
Our personal touch, as well as all the activities we design and deliver builds among the young people (and staff) a deep sense of community. Individuals leave with new perspectives, inspiration, and confidence.
For staff there is a constant cycle of planning and delivering. Your days are full and you will discover different levels of service and multitasking. View the Youth Schedule for an idea of the flow. (More details will be provided if you are selected for an interview.)
Community Guidelines (Legacy Honor Code)
November 11, 2011
As a close-knit team, we work to strengthen the Global Youth Village community and to realize the uniqueness of each individual. Our guidelines are few, but they are necessary to reach our goals.
The Legacy Honor Code was written jointly by past participants and staff, and provides the guidelines by which we can create a model cooperative community and broaden the experience of every member of our “global village.” Each participant and staff is expected to:
- Be open to new ideas and willing to listen
- Respect other people’s point of view, cultural difference and music
- Participate fully in all activities
- Resolve conflict through communication
- Engage in non-exclusive, open relationships which avoid cliques and pairs
- Accept a diet free of meat and sugar for a period of time
- Abstain from tobacco, alcohol & illegal drugs
Please do not apply if you feel you cannot abide by this code. More details about staff policies will be provided to those selected for interviews.
Facilities & Village Cuisine
November 9, 2011
The Global Youth Village is located in the southwestern part of Virginia, a four to five hour drive southwest of Washington, D.C. It is situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, on a beautiful 80-acre wooded site with a stream, soccer field, basketball court, classroom buildings, pool, outdoor stage, gardens, art studios, computer lab, staff lounge, a health center and a dining facility.
Accommodations for counseling staff are in cabins with youth. Other staff are housed in similar cabins, but with adult staff only. (Housing for couples or families is very limited. Please inquire as to availability prior to applying, if this is a need for you. ) Centralized bathhouses serve each cluster of cabins. Select program areas are air-conditioned. Sleeping areas are not.
The Global Youth Village serves a delicious vegetarian (ovo-lacto) diet with dishes representing various international cuisines. Special dietary needs can usually be met. Poultry or fish entrees are served on rare occasions.
How to Apply for a GYV Staff Position
November 8, 2011
Every summer, Legacy recruits between 25-30 staff members to deliver our life-changing summer programs. The success of these programs is due, in large part, to a carefully selected, dedicated staff team.
We attract a diverse group of highly enthusiastic, idealistic, practical and committed adults who want to make a difference in the world. We look at the combination of skills and how the team is constructed in order to offer a wide array of activities ranging from skill building workshops, to fun and challenging recreational activities, to cabin life and engaging all campus programs. It really does take a village.
Before applying:
- Review all aspects of the GYV web site. Familiarize yourself with the program goals and activities offered to the young people.
- Review the employment section in full, including the work environment and positions.
- Complete an application and send it in. Most of our applications are received between January and March. We like to make final selections by the end of April when possible.
If you have questions along the way email Leila Baz
Salary & Benefits for Seasonal Summer Staff
November 4, 2011
All summer positions include room and board within GYV’s camp setting, medical and accident insurance (subject to specific limitations), and weekly laundry service.
For all staff (except volunteers), a modest stipend is negotiated, ranging between $225 – $325 / week (pre-taxes). Salary is discussed during the interview process, and varies depending on the position and level of experience. (Staff are responsible for transportation costs to and from the Bedford region. Legacy provides transport to camp from local airports, bus and train stations.)
The training and skill development provided also attracts many volunteers. Professional educators may find this training as a means to fulfill continuing education requirements. Many university students have been able to earn academic credit for their work at the Village.
