The Counselor Position

The SLP Counselor position is great for past SLP participants who are at least 18 years old and looking to gain experience leading bay area youth through positive, formative experiences. It is not a requirement to have participated in the program before. SLP Counselors mentor, care for, and live with participants as role models ensuring everyone’s physical and emotional well being. Counselors strive to raise self-esteem and foster the group dynamic by actively participating in all activities, including: day and night walks, meal prep, campfires, electives, kitchen cleaning, farm chores, group discussions, and more. You will thrive as a counselor if you have excellent communication skills, are confident speaking in a group, a desire to learn and be challenged, and want to work hard towards educational equity.

Compensation

• 1st year pay is $1500 for the entire 6 weeks of programming PLUS housing
• Seven days of professional training, and leadership mentoring throughout the program
• Large canvas tent accommodations throughout the program, 3 miles from the ocean/beach
• Access to community hot tub, trail, creek, excess veggies from garden, and ample days off
• 3 organic meals per day during program weeks

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