The role of the “Guide” in Wilderness Therapy cannot be overstated. As the direct care staff, the Guide creates the foundation for therapeutic intervention, and supports each student throughout their therapeutic journey. Guides work closely with the Wilderness Therapist in treatment planning and implementation, and complete eight day intensive and rewarding shifts. When interviewed upon their graduation from True … [Read more...]
True North is Hiring Guides!
Join the guide team at True North! This is a great opportunity to work with an amazing team and to connect passions for the outdoors, healthy living, and working with young people. The average starting pay is $1719 per shift. Benefits include: health insurance, SIMPLE IRA, opportunity to earn up to $450/year towards qualified health and wellness activities, and the opportunity to earn up to $600/year of student … [Read more...]
True North Guides are WFR Certified
The physical and medical safety of our students is of the utmost importance to the whole team at True North. The Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification is the “Gold Standard” in medical training for anyone working in an outdoor environment. It is the definitive medical course for wilderness travelers. The 80 hour course is usually spread over 8-10 days with many opportunities for students to ask questions … [Read more...]
True North is a “Leave No Trace” Program
As a program that operates in the lush Green Mountain wilderness of Vermont, True North has valued from its founding the unique and bountiful experience that spending time in nature has to offer, and we are committed to the longevity and preservation of its beauty. For the past few years we have worked closely with the Leave No Trace Center to ensure that the outdoor spaces we visit and inhabit throughout the seasons … [Read more...]
What to Expect at a Hiring Seminar
True North students are continuously learning more about themselves and experiencing new challenges in the wilderness. They live in small groups where they are working to build community, learn leadership skills, and understand their own therapeutic process. Their personal and group experiences may seem daunting and stressful at times. But the students are not alone in their journey. They are supported throughout … [Read more...]
The Journey of Guides to Therapists
On Wednesday mornings before a shift, the air is electric but the guides are sometimes a bit sleepy. The night before a week long Wednesday-to-Wednesday shift often lacks the same uninterrupted rest as other nights. The potential pleasures and pitfalls of a new dramatic week often loom heavy in the mind on a Tuesday evening, and each guide must prepare themselves with their own rituals and habits. Before they took … [Read more...]
Profile of a True North Guide
Camping in the Vermont woods can be demanding and rugged, especially for long periods of time. However, every Wednesday at True North, guide teams of two pack their necessary belongings into a backpack and head into the field for a full week’s time to support our students through their True North journey. True North Guides are responsible for their group’s well-being and safety around the clock during their … [Read more...]
