Project Venture

🌲 Join Project Venture for a Community Event & Youth Service Corps Information Session!
Project Venture is partnering with the Pueblo of San Ildefonso to share information about our Youth Service Corps and upcoming service opportunities.

Come enjoy food, games, and community while learning more about Project Venture, what we do, and available Youth Service Corps positions:

🔹 Crew Leader
🔹 Assistant Crew Leader
🔹 Crew Member

Applications will be available at the event!

📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 San Ildefonso Pueblo Conference Room, Tribal Administration Office

Youth ages 15–25 interested in environmental, conservation, and community-based work are encouraged to attend.

🌲 Ready to make an impact through outdoor education?

A reminder that the priority application deadline is August 14! If you’re passionate about working with youth, outdoor adventure, experiential learning, and creating meaningful experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

📍 Experiential Educator positions available in Albuquerque, NM • Gallup, NM • Kyle, SD

Don’t wait—apply by August 14 for priority consideration!
🔗 Find the full job description and details at www.projectventure.org

🌟 We’re Hiring! 🌟 Please share!
Do you love the outdoors, adventure, and working with Native youth? Project Venture is looking for Experiential Educators to join our team!
📍 Albuquerque, NM
📍 Gallup, NM
📍 Kyle, SD
Help create meaningful experiences that support youth growth, leadership, connection, and well-being. 🌿🏕️
Check out the full job description on our website!
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter describing your interest in the Experiential Educator position, relevant experience working with youth, and connection to PV’s mission.
Email applications to [email protected]
https://projectventure.org/blogs/whats-new/pv-is-hiring-experiential-educators

Ready to take the next step in your Project Venture journey?
Join us for the PV Facilitator Workshop (Part 2) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, July 21–24, 2026!
If you've completed the Introduction to PV Workshop (Part 1), this is your opportunity to strengthen your facilitation skills, deepen your understanding of the Project Venture model, and gain hands-on experience leading meaningful, adventure-based learning experiences.
✨ Already attended Part 2? If it's been 3+ years, this workshop is a great opportunity to refresh your skills and reconnect with the PV community.
📅 July 21–24, 2026
📍 Albuquerque, NM
🔗 Register today on our website under Trainings

🌿 There's still time to join the Project Venture Youth Service Corps!
We're continuing to accept applications for our paid Summer/Fall 2026 Youth Service Corps positions in partnership with the Pueblo of San Ildefonso.
If you're passionate about the outdoors, want to gain hands-on conservation experience, build leadership skills, and make a positive impact in Tribal communities, we'd love to hear from you!

✨ Now Hiring:
• Crew Leaders
• Assistant Crew Leaders
• Crew Members
📍 Location: San Ildefonso Pueblo
💵 Pay: $17–$24/hour
👥 Eligibility: Ages 15–30
📅 Application Deadline: July 27, 2026
Crew members will work together on meaningful conservation and community improvement projects, including trail maintenance, invasive species removal, historic preservation, irrigation maintenance, and more.

We encourage applicants from surrounding Tribes, Pueblos, and communities to apply!

📲 Scan the QR code or submit your application today—we're excited to welcome the next generation of Indigenous leaders and environmental stewards.

🌲 Join the Project Venture Youth Service Corps this summer!
We’re hiring paid positions for Summer 2026 in partnership with the Pueblo of San Ildefonso. Youth and young adults ages 17–25 are encouraged to apply for an opportunity to build leadership skills, gain hands-on conservation experience, and give back to community through meaningful outdoor service projects.
✨ Positions Available:
• Crew Leader
• Assistant Crew Leader
• Crew Members
📍 San Ildefonso Pueblo
📅 June–August 2026
💵 $17–$24/hour

📩 To Apply Send a cover letter & resume to: [email protected]
⏰ Apply by June 26, 2026

Today is the day to make a meaningful impact. 🌿✨

In honor of Native Nonprofit Day, we invite you to support NIYLP/Project Venture and invest in the strength, leadership, and future of Indigenous youth. Every contribution helps create opportunities for culturally-rooted programming, mentorship, wellness, and growth in Native communities.

Make your gift today and help us continue empowering the next generation. 💛

Donate & learn more: www.GiveNative.org

Native Ways Federation

🎉 Native Nonprofit Day | May 21 🎉
Let’s come together to support Native-led nonprofits creating meaningful impact. Learn more about our mission and prepare a gift or donate now to help keep the adventure going!
➡️ https://mtyc.co/3am0hg

Something meaningful is coming. 🌿

This Native Nonprofit Giving Day, join us in supporting Native and Indigenous youth.

For nearly 40 years, NIYLP dba Project Venture has worked alongside communities to empower youth to grow in confidence, strengthen relationships, and discover their potential.

Prepare a gift and share this post to support and be part of the impact. 💚

Our Topgolf fundraiser brought together community, connection, and a whole lot of fun—all in support of empowering Native and Indigenous youth through Project Venture. From big swings to big smiles, every moment helped drive our mission forward.

We’re so grateful to everyone who showed up, showed out, and supported this work. Because of you, we’re continuing to create spaces for leadership, healing, and growth.

Until next time—keep swinging for impact 💛