In Camphill, people usually live together in house communities. Community members include people with developmental and other disabilities, long-term coworkers who share responsibility for the leadership, managing and running of the community, short term coworkers who volunteer for shorter periods of usually one or two years. Coworkers are responsible for the health and care needs of the people they live with. Coworkers help provide support with daily living to anyone in your house that needs assistance.
Social Commitment
Camp Hill
Application Requirements:
- Willingness and ability to respond to the needs of others
- Must be at least 20 years old
- Coworker applicants must be able to understand and speak English well
- Detailed qualifications are also listed for each open position in the communities
- Most communities prefer a year commitment
Benefits:
- There is a stipend to cover personal expenses
- Members are expected to cover their own arrival and departure costs
- Health and accident insurance is usually covered
- Coworkers have a room of their own within a house community and participate in meals and activities as a member of the household
