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Are you between the ages of 16 and 25, interested in organic farming and meaningful
volunteer work, and available during the months of June, July, and August this summer?
Gaining Ground's Farm Team program may be just what you're looking for.
Farm Team members work together on their own section of Gaining Ground's main
garden on Virginia Road, under the guidance of our experienced farm crew. They make
decisions about their work schedule, field preparation, planting, and harvesting,
and all the produce they grow is donated to one of the food pantries or meal programs
Gaining Ground serves.
What the program offers:
a chance to learn about agriculture while growing food for people in need
challenging and rewarding volunteer work outdoors through June, July, and August
a ton of fun with people who share your interest in farming, hunger relief,
and community service
What the program expects from you:
a minimum of 60 hours of work (total) in June, July, and August, anytime the
farm is open
willingness to work as part of a team on Farm Team projects, unless otherwise
directed by the farm crew
commitment to Gaining Ground's mission of growing food for hunger relief
daily recording of hours worked in the Farm Team logbook and completion of a brief
questionnaire about your experience at the end of the summer
To apply:
If you're interested in joining Farm Team this summer, fill out the form below and
click submit.
Want to join Farm Team 2010?
We need to learn a little about you. Please write short essay answers to the
following questions and hit “submit” when you're done.
You have until May 15 to apply, but the earlier we hear from you, the better.
If you're selected for Farm Team, we'll let you know by June 1.
All creative and thoughtful answers will be considered. There are no “right”
answers. Honesty with yourself and with us is the most important thing. You'd be
surprised at what catches our interest.
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