Counselor Positions
October 26, 2011
Global Youth Village cabin counselors are diverse in nationality, culture, language ability, approaches to youth work, and communication styles.
Each cabin is home to six to ten youths and one counselor.
Cabin life is at the foundation of creating an open and accepting environment where individuals can feel secure and comfortable.
The counseling team consists of the Counseling Coordinator and live-in counselors. This team works together to promote sensitivity to other cultures, encourage personal development, and ensure safety. They provide role models of service, cooperation, care, and respect.
Previous experience as counselors with youth is preferred. Other important qualities include an ability to assess and adjust group dynamics and handle numerous details on a day-to-day basis.
All cabin counselors, in addition to tending to the needs of their cabin groups, fulfill one or more of the various programmatic, administrative or support roles needed at the GYV. These secondary roles also allow the counseling staff to interact with the young people in different ways, outside of the cabin.
For more details, please review the counselor job description.
Cabin Life
January 10, 2011
Live in wood frame cabins on our 80 acre campus with 8-10 other young people and 1-2 counselors.
The mix at our international summer camp is very diverse, encouraging you to branch out and experience new levels of respect and friendship. Hear the stories, challenges and hopes of new friends. Make memories! Keep in touch with each other and continue to share your ideas around the globe.
Form close bonds and have great conversations with your cabin mates. Work out issues in diplomatic ways, express your views, gain some valuable cross-cultural experiences, and relax knowing you are bonding friendships that will last.
” I could not believe how quickly we became friends for life” David, Iraq
Your cabin becomes your home away from home. The amazing part is that in one cabin there are people from as many as 5 different cultural backgrounds. There are bunk beds and you walk a short distance to a central bath house. Here you will share lots of laughs and make friends that will last a lifetime.
