Volunteer
It Takes a Village
Our dedicated teen and adult volunteers are vital to our ongoing educational programs, special events, administration, and many other areas. When you give your time, you are strengthening our ability to keep childhood outside, where our kids are forming life-long habits of deep connection with nature. You’re also strengthening our beloved community, one of many families’ favorite parts of White Pine.
Check out our different opportunities and see which is a good fit for you. We are so grateful you are here. You are a highly valued core part of the heart and soul of the White Pine community.
What is a Village Keeper?
Village Keepers are parents, primitive skills practitioners, college students and volunteers coming to White Pine on a regular basis to assist in guiding students, practicing skills, and helping instructors during class times.
Sometimes, our Village Keepers are family members of our students. Sometimes, our Village Keepers are adults seeking skills building or professional development. They are anyone who is excited to be part of our growing community focused on wilderness skills, caring for future generations, and learning with our elders.
What other ways can I help White Pine?
We could not provide such enriching experiences for our students without the help of our community volunteers outside of our classes. Whether that’s through our community events, helping with fundraising, splitting wood, or any of the many tasks at White Pine, our volunteers always have a ton of fun and build their outdoor skills while helping out.
What are Fire Keepers?
The White Pine Fire Keeper program is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for teens in Indianapolis. It allows for teens to work alongside our instructors as helpers and mentors to the class. Responsibilities are customized to the Fire Keeper’s interest and include leadership roles in mentoring youth, facilitating guilds, leading stories and circles as well as clean up chores. Check out our Fire Keeper page for more info.