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The Center Pole
PO Box 71
Garryowen, MT 59031
 
 

Volunteers


 
 
We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, cultures and religions for a cultural immersion experience to work on coordinated
projects that support our youth
and community development.
 
 

 
 

Who are Our Volunteers?

 

College Students
 
Foster Grandparents
 
Church Groups
 
Professional Artists
 
Business Owners
 
Community Members
 
Bonner Scholars
 
Retired Professionals
 
Educators
 
Athletes
 
Health Professionals

 


What do we expect from our volunteers?

 

Respect for cultural differences
 
Love children and know that you are their role model
 
Honesty
 
Respect animal and plant life
 
Leave a small foot print on our land
 
Embrace chaos with humor
 
Openness to experiencing another sense of “time”
 
Willingness to work independently or on a team
 
Positive attitude
 
Understanding that there is no personal space
 
Spontaneity and ability to shift gears
 
Use only what you need
 
Daily hygiene
 
No alcohol or drugs
 
No weapons
 

No profanity

 

 

 


What do our volunteers experience?

 

Being treated as a member of a Crow family
 
Living conditions that are rustic, limited and communal
 
Family meals
 
Mentoring
 
Cultural immersion
 
Safety emphasis
 
Inclusiveness
 
Area tours and entertainment
 
Visit tribal lands and sacred places