Nature Preschool Residential Volunteer – Housing + Stipend (Little Rock, Arkansas)

Ferncliff Nature School, part of Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center outside Little Rock, Arkansas, is looking for a residential volunteer to spend a year helping young children learn, explore and grow through nature. In exchange for supporting the outdoor preschool and elementary programs, volunteers receive on-site housing described as a shared home with private rooms, a full kitchen and outdoor spaces, plus a living stipend and food allowance. The CoolWorks listing for this role shows the stipend as $300 to $600 per month with some meals and discounts included. Volunteers also receive mentorship, professional development and First Aid, CPR and AED certification. You will work alongside experienced educators to guide outdoor exploration and play, assist with nature-themed lessons, build relationships with students and families, and help with before and after care and the WILDCraft homeschool program. The employer asks for 1 to 2 years of experience with young children, an active outdoor lifestyle, the ability to lift 40 pounds and comfort spending most of the day outdoors in all seasons and weather. The commitment is one year and the program is open year-round. Applications go through an interest form on Ferncliff's own website. The listing was posted September 4, 2026.