UACE Tucson Village Farm Ropes Course Assistant

AmeriCorps; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award upon successful completion of service

Stipend

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps seeks a Volunteer at Tucson Village Farm to facilitate educational programming, team-building exercises, and outdoor learning experiences for youth. Responsibilities include leading outdoor programs and assisting with large events.

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with young people outdoors. Eligible applicants should have a high school diploma and be able to lift over 50 pounds. Various program benefits, including educational awards and stipends, are available.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ropes course programs.
• Lead groups in outdoor programming.
• Assist with large events.
• Lead groups of volunteers both youth and adults.

Skills

Community Organization

Team Work

Education

Communications

Public Speaking

General Skills

Ability to lift over 50 pounds

Teaching/Tutoring

Public Health

Youth Development

Leadership

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

This position will have the AmeriCorps Volunteer working at the Tucson Village Farm, 4-H Ropes Course where they will facilitate educational programming to community volunteers and youth people of all ages. A person in this position will facilitate ropes course team-building programs and also outdoor learning experiences such as rock climbing, camping and caving. This position is ideal for someone who wants to work with young people in an outdoors setting. Serving at Tucson Village Farm and the 4-H Healthy Living Center, an AmeriCorps Volunteer has the opportunity to engage in a variety of tasks from belaying on the ropes course, to facilitating summer camps. An AmeriCorps Volunteer working here needs to want to work hard, enjoy interacting with volunteers of all ages, be flexible and have a willingness to be a team player.

Member Duties

• Assist with ropes course programs.
• Lead groups in outdoor programming.
• Assist with large events.
• Lead groups of volunteers both youth and adults.

To accomplish these duties you will need the ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions and the ability to lift over 50 pounds.

Program Benefits

• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Stipend
• Training

Terms

• Car recommended
• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Permits attendance at school during off hours

Service Areas

• Environment
• Education
• Community Outreach
• Children/Youth

Skills

• Community Organization
• Team Work
• Education
• Communications
• Public Speaking
• General Skills
• Ability to lift over 50 pounds
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Public Health
• Youth Development
• Leadership

Program Information

• Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National
• Program: UACE Tucson Village Farm Ropes Course Assistant
• Program Start/End Date: 08/17/2026 - 07/18/2027
• Work Schedule: Part Time
• Education level: High school diploma/GED
• Age Requirement: Minimum 17, Maximum 99
• Program Locations: ARIZONA
• Accepting Applications: From 06/13/2026 To 11/15/2026