Apprenticeship Program

We are looking for 5 apprentices this fall!

Level up your mentoring and wilderness skills while being in service, and see our epic youth nature programs from the inside!

Taking it a step further from environmental education, nature connection mentoring seeks to help grow the unique gifts of an individual, while in the context of community, and in connection with the natural world. This program is an opportunity to be supported in at least 3 broad areas of development:
  • Becoming a better naturalist
  • Practicing and teaching survival
  • Learning mentoring techniques

We will look for ways to help you express your gifts and passions, as well as ways to expand your learning edges.

*** If you are a parent, consider sending your child to one of the programs while you apprentice!

    What we offer:

    • 3 days of training
      • Saturday September 6th with the whole team
      • 2 Apprentice coaching days
        • Exclusive custom training for the apprentices with members of our team
        • October 5th
        • November 9th
      • There will be a staff debrief and potluck at the end of the season, and likely a few other opportunities to connect informally with the staff team

    What you give:

    Committing to be an assistant staff for the fall season of one or two of our programs:

     

    Details and dates via our youth programs page: https://programmescoyote.com/youthprograms/ 

    (Options to continue into the spring season as well.)

    Your role:

    • To back our lead staff
    • To role model curiosity and passion
    • To help with logistical support (bathroom runs, tending equipment, etc.)
    • To step up into leadership roles to facilitate activities when appropriate

    You don’t have to plan the day, and you don’t have to deal with behavior issues. More specific details will follow at our training day.

    Requirements:

    • A valid police backcheck
    • 18 years or older
    • Experience working with youth
    • Lots of passion for outdoor adventure

    How to apply:

    Send an email before August 29th with a brief description of your background, and intentions and we’ll book a moment for a phone conversation. Please email Steve at: programmescoyote@gmail.com

    Please indicate which programs you are available for (you would join only one of the programs), as well as if you are available for the whole year, or just the fall season:

    • Dragonflies
    • Mont-Royal Marmots
    • Jays and Crows
    • Family Monthly program

    After you’ve been accepted, we will send you a registration link to make the payment (350$ +tx).