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Internships

Generally shorter term (1-6 months) and offer a diversity of skill sets with less responsibility and more busywork. Choose this option if you are interested in learning but are not sure you want to be dedicated long term. You can upgrade to an apprenticeship when you are ready.

Apprenticeships

Generally 6 months to 1 year and are for those who are dedicated to continuous learning, growth and development. Whether you plan to work with us long term or to go out on a venture of your own.

Both will use the same process. You will have an option to select which you are seeking during the application.

The Process

Discovery

First make sure it's a good fit for you and for us.
Simply text Treehouse Trade School at 864-499-3111 to schedule your discovery call.

Application

Complete the application below with integrity.

Membership

Join the Tree Scout community and become a member where you can learn online, join our member calls, join in person events, and gain access to all other tree scouts, including the instructors.

Learn

Learn the prerequisites before you come work with us.

Learn the Prerequisites via the membership prior to coming to work with us.

Start Work

All interns and Apprenticeships are paid positions. You can start earning immediately once you start work.

Also, feel free to, but you are not required to join the TTS members calls on Thursday evenings at 7:00 via Zoom. A link will be provided once you become a member.

Be sure to read everything thoroughly and follow all instructions. Your application will not be entertained if you do not complete the process.

Mission

Empower People to Thrive in Harmony with God's Creation

Vision

At Treehouse Trade School, our vision is to create a magic formula to help people master all trades necessary to develop a resilient homestead and to be the world’s leading resource for homestead development and education.

Values

  • Regeneration of communities and our planet

  • Ethical income production

  • Lifelong learning

  • Integrity in everything we do

If you are in alignment with everything above, please proceed and follow these instructions.

1. Complete the following personality tests and enter results into the form:

16 Personalities
Love Languages

2. Prepare 3 professional references with contact information.
If no professional references, teachers or mentors will suffice.

3. Complete a 1-4 minute video of interest stating why you want to work with us and what you hope to get out of the experience.

4. Complete the application form.

5. Schedule a call with us by texting Scott at 864-710-7584.

TESTIMONIALS

What others are saying

Fiona W

“Wow, I’m tongue tied. Writing this as i’m out the door. Love it here! Love every person, Love this part of the country. It’s cheesy, but these 1 ½ weeks will surely change my life for the better. I’ve been reminded how to live well, and will not soon forget. Peace to you all!"

Jackson Benefield

“Thank you, for being such an awesome host, for providing a home for me, for introducing me to so many cool people and showing me how to do so much cool stuff! For being a friend, brother, father, for graciously hosting Amanda and Alix this weekend. I know they were truly inspired. Thank you for imagining a list that continues onward.”

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Treehouse Trade School

Introduction to Treehouse Trade School

We are a resilient community development and education organization.

Tree Scout Memberships

  • Membership gives access to online training, weekly calls, and monthly in-person classes for about a dollar a day

  • 10% of proceeds fund community service and education projects; 90% supports building the brick-and-mortar school

  • Long-term goal: expand to multiple service teams spreading education, support, and empowerment

Treehouse Trade School Culture

  • Inspire each other to thrive in harmony with God’s creation

  • Trades are any skill or mastery needed to develop resilient community

  • Resilience is the ability to bounce back after disaster or suffering

  • The ability to sustain oneself while elevating our health and wellness

  • A community of people working together where everyone has a specialization

What we do at TTS

  • Treehouse Trade School has three parts: online training, mobile training units, and a future brick-and-mortar campus

  • Online members get access to training videos, weekly calls, guest speakers, and monthly hands-on workshops

  • Mobile training units bring learning tools and demonstrations to festivals and communities, promoting hands-on experience

  • The brick-and-mortar goal is a village-style campus in upstate South Carolina where homes, businesses, and education coexist sustainably

What is a Tree Scout?

  • All members are considered Tree Scouts, represented by a person-shaped tree symbol

  • Certification process follows three steps: learn skills online, earn experience and income through hands-on work, and return by teaching others

  • Instructors verify skills through observation or submitted training videos

  • Badges correspond to skill sets that determine market value and earning potential

  • The system offers a clear path for increasing income by gaining new, practical skills

Treehouse Trade School Logo

  • Tree Scout logo represents seven layers of sustainability as roots

  • The taproot is self-development and health/wellness, the foundation for learning and teamwork

  • Other layers: community, energy, economy, governance, build, sustenance, and ecology

  • Focus on personal healing and mindset work through meditation, forgiveness, reiki, or coaching before skill training

Interns & Apprentices

  • Interns explore general experience; apprentices commit to mastering a trade alongside instructors

  • Both may earn pay depending on knowledge, attitude, and work ethic

  • Membership required to learn prerequisites before hands-on training

  • Application process screens for commitment, attention to detail, and alignment with mission and values

The Magic Formula

  • Goal: Create a “Magic Formula” curriculum to master all trades for resilient communities

  • A to Z All things necessary for each task.

  • Platform will include lessons on what can go wrong and how to fix it

  • Seeks skilled tradespeople and creative thinkers to contribute

  • Emphasizes lifelong learning and open-minded collaboration across trades

What is Permaculture?

  • Permaculture is a nature-mimicry design science that models systems after natural harmony and efficiency

  • Originally meant “permanent agriculture,” now expanded to mean “permanent culture” applied to all areas of life

  • Encourages self-sufficiency by reducing dependence on money and fossil fuels while improving health and resilience

  • Strengthens personal and community stability, even if it reduces consumer spending in the larger economy

Mission, Vision, and Values

  • Mission: Build resilience in harmony with all of creation

  • Vision: At Treehouse Trade School, our vision is to create a magic formula to help people master all trades necessary to develop a resilient homestead and to be the world's leading resource for homestead development & education.

  • Values:

  • Regeneration of communities & our planet

  • Ethical income production

  • Lifelong learning

  • Integrity in everything we do

Why Treehouse Trade School?

  • Modern tech has replaced essential survival skills

  • Treehouse Trade School teaches trades step by step

  • Goal: restore resilience, self-reliance, and fulfillment

  • Use technology wisely but not depend on it; build permaculture-based abundance

Treehouse Trade School Team

  • The core team includes Scott Bunn (founder and CEO), Tradd Cotter (Mycologist), and Virginia Cleveland (Integrator)

  • Current Apprentices: Mara Lawrence and Jay Whitener

  • IT Solutions: Oluwasegun Tolani

  • Social Media and Marketing: Tamara Bosworth

Affiliate Links

  • Anyone can sign up on the website to get an affiliate link and earn income

  • Affiliates earn 5% of membership fees from signups through their link

  • Instructors receive a higher rate of about 10–12%

  • Goal is to promote sustainability by sharing and supporting Treehouse Trade School content

Introduction to Treehouse Trade School

TTS Culture

What we do at TTS

What is a Tree Scout?

Treehouse Trade School Logo

The Magic Formula

What is Permaculture?

Tree Scout Memberships

Interns & Apprentices

Mission, Vision, & Values

Affiliate Link

Social Media

TTS Team

Why TTS?

Intern\Apprentice

Internships are generally from 2-4 months, and offer a diversity of skillsets with less responsibility, and more busywork. Choose this option if you are interested in learning, but not sure you want to be dedicated long term. If your internship is successful, you may have an option to join our team as an employee.

Apprenticeships are generally 6 months to 1 year and are for those who already have some training, and want to take it to the next level, either to work with us long term, or go out on a venture of your own.

Both will use the same process. You will have an option to select which you are seeking during the application.

Be sure to read everything thoroughly and follow all instructions. Your application will not be entertained if you do not complete the process.

Mission

Build resilience in harmony with all of creation.

Vision

At Treehouse Trade School, our vision is to create a magic formula to help people master all trades necessary to develop a resilient homestead and to be the world's leading resource for homestead development & education.

R egeneration of communities & our planet

E thical income production

L ifelong learning

I ntegrity in everything we do

If you are in alignment with everything above, please proceed and follow these instructions.

1. Complete the following Personality tests, and enter results into the form

2. Prepare 3 professional references if you have them with contact information.

If no professional references, teachers or mentors will suffice.

3. Complete a video of interest and upload to a sharable link.

4. Complete the Application Form

5. Schedule a call with us by texting Scott at 864-710-7584

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