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.
Upcoming Opportunities: Assist at a Crow Sun Dance July 2012 Twenty hardy volunteers needed to haul, cook, clean, build a lodge and otherwise assist at a sacred ceremony. Minimum commitment two weeks. Requirements: Ability to follow directions. Positive attitude. Interest and respect for Native American spirituality. Cultural sensitivity a must. Very rustic conditions. Exact date will be set in January. Center Pole Cultural Summer Camp 2012 and Basketball/International Traditional Games Experience Ten volunteer mentors needed to assist at a summer camp for 7-13 year old Crow students. Details forthcoming January 2012. Who are Our Volunteers?
College Students
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
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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
Navy Midshipmen Spend Spring Break 2011 at the Center Pole Twelve U.S. Naval Academy students put their muscles to good use
mid-March at the Center Pole. Their spring break projects included everything from fixing
up a barn to building a wheel chair ramp for an elderly woman who had
trouble walking in and out of her home. Read more or view the video.      |
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