Long Term Coworkers
Volunteers who commit to 3 years of more
Camphill communities are made possible by the many volunteers who serve in various capacities to support each other and build a strong and ethical community. They live, learn and grow with us on our 432-acre farm in Kimberton, Pennsylvania.
Long Term Coworkers join Kimberton Hills because they are looking for a life that matches their ideals. They wish to make a strong commitment to living in a Camphill community. They want to share life with people who have developmental disabilities. They have a strong interest in living and engaging together with others to build a community in which all members are valued contributors. Coworkers may come as a family to raise their children in an environment which is rich in personal connections and shared culture. People come to us with varied backgrounds, talents, and skills in the arts, human services, agriculture, business, and crafts. Each person within our village strives to find a meaningful vocation in the context of community living.
Some of the coworkers at Kimberton Hills are new to the Camphill Movement, while others have lived and trained in one or more Camphill centers before coming to us. Some Long-Term Coworkers begin as short term volunteers before deciding to make a longer and deeper commitment. The decision to make this longer commitment comes about individually through the development of a deeper personal and spiritual connection with the mission and ideals of Camphill. This commitment lasts years, perhaps a lifetime.
What are the responsibilities?
Long- Term Coworkers are expected to fully participate in community life and to lead households and/or workshops. They can take on many roles in village life. In addition to managing a household, creating a healthy home environment, they may have some administrative or organizational responsibility, serve on various committees, lead a crew in an agricultural or crafts area, or within a home. They also have an active role in the spiritual and cultural life of the village.