Volunteer: Boundary Waters Trip Leader (Summer 2026)Join us in helping students experience teamwork, leadership, and personal accomplishment in the Boundary Waters and be inspired by the powerful effect that nature has on young people!
$500 stipend available Through the Project Success Expeditions program, Minneapolis middle school students have the opportunity to spend a week exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). The Project Success BWCA Leader partners with a trained Wilderness Guide to lead a group of middle school students in the BWCA for a week-long canoe and camping trip. Required Pre-Trip Preparation: Participate in 4-6 hours of BWCA Leader TrainingLead a virtual “get to know you” session with your groupBWCA Trip Execution: Volunteer Trip Leaders attend a week-long canoe and camping trip in the BWCA with seven students and a Wilderness GuideYou will partner with the guide to provide strong, cohesive leadership for your studentsYou will participate with your group in all trip activities including paddling, portaging, camp set up and breakdown, etc.You will support students in your group by:Encouraging student participationLooking out for student safetyCreating a positive atmosphere of inclusivity, teamwork, and communityLeading discussions about highlights, challenges, and goalsProviding emotional/behavioral supportSupporting the guide’s instructionsTrip Leaders Must: Be 21 years of age or olderFind joy in working with youthHave patience, problem-solving, and communication skillsBe committed to creating inclusive environmentsPass a background checkTO APPLY OR INQUIRE FURTHER, PLEASE EMAIL Jenny Batten, Senior Program Manager - Expeditions, at jennyb@projectsuccess.orgInclude in your email: A little about yourselfExperience with youthExperience in the outdoorsWhere you heard about usVisit our Volunteer page to learn more! https://www.projectsuccess.org/volunteer/ Nonprofit: Project Success Join us in helping students experience teamwork, leadership, and personal accomplishment in the Boundary Waters and be inspired by the powerful effect that nature has on young people!
$500 stipend available Through the Project Success Expeditions program, Minneapolis middle school students have the opportunity to spend a week exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). The Project Success BWCA Leader partners with a trained Wilderness Guide to lead a group of middle school students in the BWCA for a week-long canoe and camping trip. Required Pre-Trip Preparation: Participate in 4-6 hours of BWCA Leader TrainingLead a virtual “get to know you” session with your groupBWCA Trip Execution: Volunteer Trip Leaders attend a week-long canoe and camping trip in the BWCA with seven students and a Wilderness GuideYou will partner with the guide to provide strong, cohesive leadership for your studentsYou will participate with your group in all trip activities including paddling, portaging, camp set up and breakdown, etc.You will support students in your group by:Encouraging student participationLooking out for student safetyCreating a positive atmosphere of inclusivity, teamwork, and communityLeading discussions about highlights, challenges, and goalsProviding emotional/behavioral supportSupporting the guide’s instructionsTrip Leaders Must: Be 21 years of age or olderFind joy in working with youthHave patience, problem-solving, and communication skillsBe committed to creating inclusive environmentsPass a background checkTO APPLY OR INQUIRE FURTHER, PLEASE EMAIL Jenny Batten, Senior Program Manager - Expeditions, at jennyb@projectsuccess.orgInclude in your email: A little about yourselfExperience with youthExperience in the outdoorsWhere you heard about usVisit our Volunteer page to learn more! https://www.projectsuccess.org/volunteer/ Nonprofit: Project Success Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Jun 14, 2026 through Jul 14, 2026 Zip Code: 55403 Allow Groups: No |