It Takes A Village… (aka – General Staff Duties)

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.