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06/22/2023

Hello our HP crew!! We are in need of a cook for a few days a week through the rest of the summer. If you know of anyone, please share the below information and help us fill this role!

We’re looking for a creative, go-getter to join our kitchen team at our Ely, MN, basecamp. Giant sandwiches, samosas, chicken parm, burritos, curries, more bread and cookies than you can believe--we do it all!

We're looking for someone to work 3-5 days each week. You will be cooking for large groups in a fun community of hearty eaters.

Life on a lake with housing included, $15-19 hourly wage, and ample training provided.

Employment page: vobs.org/connect/employment
Direct job description: https://bit.ly/summer-cook-at-VOBS
Be bold and apply today!

06/06/2023

04/26/2023

Want to be on the water this summer? Spend those warm summer days on the St. Croix River, in Boundary Waters, or on Lake Superior and cool evenings in camp cooking delicious meals and sitting around the fire with your crew by enrolling on a Voyageur Outward Bound expedition!

Courses start as early as June 5th, with various start dates throughout the course of the summer.
Not sure what course you're interested in? Talk with one of our exceptional course advisors! Email [email protected] (or reply to this post) to get connected.

View all courses here: https://bit.ly/summer-on-the-water

04/05/2023

Don't forget to log your vote for VOBS in the MN Best awards - Today's the last day to vote!
Help us earn gold and be named a MN Best!

Scan the QR code in the image or visit https://bit.ly/3KzAFup to vote. Thanks for being part of our crew!

04/05/2023

Today's the last day to vote - We're calling on all our followers to vote, share with their network and help us be named MN's Best Nonprofit, Outdoor Education, Adult Education and Summer Camp!

Scan the QR code or visiting our website to vote: https://bit.ly/3KzAFup

04/03/2023

Only three days left to vote for VOBS in the MN Best Awards!
Scan the QR code or pop out here to vote: https://bit.ly/3nFNFFP

Voting closes on April 5th and you can vote once per day! Help us win gold and vote today!

03/28/2023

Add an Outward Bound expedition to your summer calendar. You won't regret it!
Various trip lengths, start dates, locations and activities are available. For ages 14 and older.

Now is the time to enroll!
http://bit.ly/2023-Summer-Expeds

03/26/2023

We just added a special course to our summer inventory, St. Croix Canoeing for Grieving Teens. This course is specifically designed for grieving teens coping with the death of a loved one. During this transformational adventure, participants experience powerful grief-work activities woven into the context of the traditional Outward Bound experience. Message us with questions - you can view course information here: https://bit.ly/GrievingTeens

03/23/2023

Don't forget to keep voting for VOBS in this year's MN BEST competition! Help us win gold! You can vote once a day from now until April 5th. VOTE HERE: https://bit.ly/3JUKC4b

Want to get a daily reminder to vote? Fill out this form and we'll send a calendar invite as a reminder!
http://bit.ly/MNBestReminder

03/22/2023

It's that time of year again where we need you, our VOBS Community, to vote us as a Best in Minnesota! Voting will run until April 5th (only 16 days!!). We're counting on you to vote now and vote often! Help us become a Gold Winner this year in the following categories: Nonprofit, Outdoor Education, Summer Camp & Adult Learning.
VOTE HERE: https://bit.ly/3JUKC4b

03/07/2023

Join us for an afternoon of fun and reflection as we gather for a screening of the latest film featuring adventurer Emily Ford. In the movie, Emily Ford and sled dog Diggins attempt to cross the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in winter during subzero temperatures to raise awareness about copper mining threats. After the film, we will have a moderated discussion with Emily. RSVP today: https://bit.ly/3Jks660

01/10/2023

New Affinity Group Courses Available in Texas!

While all our courses are inclusive for all identities, we understand the value of affinity spaces, too. Our affinity spaces are designed for students to build and celebrate community with peers who have similar identities, and to share the joy of being outdoors and learning new things together. Outward Bound is a place for all people to learn, grow, make friends, and have fun!

Available courses include:
Texas Big Bend Backpacking for LGBTQ+ Adults - https://bit.ly/Backpacking-LQBTQ
Texas Big Bend Backpacking for Women - https://bit.ly/Women-Backpacking
Photo credit: Rachael Pace