A staff resource room is available, open 24 hours a day, which has computers with internet access. Newspapers and magazines are also available. Special staff events are organized throughout the summer such as pool parties, cafe theme nights and discussion groups. Time Off Each staff member has scheduled time off a minimum of 12-18 hours per week, at which time many choose to explore surrounding sites. In addition, staff have approximately 2 hours of discretionary time daily.
Some staff choose to do planning work or nap.
Others may meet a friend in the staff lounge or go for a walk on the nature trail. The surrounding areas of Bedford, Roanoke and Campbell Counties offer a variety of activities. The program, from its founding, was built by volunteer labor, with donated materials, and through volunteers lending talents in a variety of ways, as counselors, cooks, nurses, carpenters, artists and trainers. Each year, the Global Youth Village attracts a number of people wishing to either volunteer their talents or fulfill internship requirements towards degree programs. The Global Youth Village provides volunteers with room, board and supplemental training.