Farm-Based Education Volunteer Intern
Red Wiggler Community Farm
Clarksburg, MD
Red Wiggler is seeking an individual to assist with both
educational efforts and field work for the 2017 season.
Educational Responsibilities:
- Assist with hands-on tours of the farm for individuals of
all ages, about 30% of which have developmental disabilities.
- Work with participants in the Vocational Training Program
where young adults with developmental disabilities, accompanied by a job coach,
learn job skills, basic farm tasks and acquire the skills to become a regular
volunteer at Red Wiggler.
- Contribute educational pieces and recipes to our CSA
newsletter and the blog. - Keep up with regular maintenance of interpretive
signage
- Assist with other relevant efforts as time allows.
Field Work:
- Assist farmworkers with disabilities in everyday farm
tasks, including planting, harvesting, composting, weeding, pest management
- Assist with some CSA market staffing
Time Commitment:
- Tuesdays-Fridays 8-4 & Saturdays 8:30 –
12:30, mid May – August.
- There is some flexibility in the schedule, however to
qualify receive the title of intern and the stipend, we ask for at least 12
weeks.
Qualifications:
- Interest in farm-based education and at least 1 season of
working with youth and/or adults in an experiential education type setting,
outdoor education preferred
- Interest in working with youth and adults with
developmental disabilities. Experience a plus
- Knowledge of organic farming, plant life, pollinators and
nutrition
- Comfortable leading groups as a co-facilitator as well as
independently - Able to keep a positive attitude - Able to work in a team as
well as independently
- Dependable
- Ready and able work outdoors in all weather
Training:
- In addition to this largely hands-on training, we
participate in the Chesapeake Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer
Training (CRAFT) program. Interns are strongly encouraged to participate in
this program which provides learning and networking opportunities with area
farmers. Please note, the bulk of the CRAFT program takes place in the summer
months.
- Depending on the interest of the intern, we can also offer
in depth discussions on relevant topics including non-profit management,
organic farming, community engagement, and how to integrate educational
curricula into farms.
Compensation:
- $300/month stipend to cover expenses incurred during
internship
- Interns will receive farm-grown vegetables every week
during the CSA season
- We can arrange for students to receive academic credit for
this internship
Housing: On-farm housing is not available.
To Apply: Please submit a letter of interest and your resume
to molly@redwiggler.org. Applications will be considered as they are received.