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15 people are interested
Heifer International Education Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Heifer International: Heifer Farm
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15 people are interested
HEIFER INTERNATIONAL is a nonprofit humanitarian organization working to end hunger and poverty while caring for the Earth. There are open residential volunteer positions at Heifer Farm in Rutland, Massachusetts which has powerful global education programs inspiring visitors to take action. Volunteering for Heifer changes lives - including yours.
PERKS:
- Cost of Living Reimbursement Stipend of $196 per two-week stipend period;
- On-site, communal-style housing provided;
- Access to farm vehicles for local transportation;
- Access to free health insurance through MassHealth if needed;
- Heifer Gift Shop discount during term of active service.
TIME COMMITMENT: Specific time commitments vary by open positions listed below...
Current 2016 Openings
January 29 - August 21, 2016
Education Volunteers
Farmer Chef Volunteers
Farm Hand Volunteers
April 12 - December 16, 2016
Garden Volunteers
Education Volunteers
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- EDUCATION VOLUNTEERS lead tours, education activities & programs with mostly youth participants; Assist with daily livestock chores and periodically in the Visitor Center.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age by starting date of volunteer service;
- Must pass background check;
- Must be fluent in the English language and possess excellent verbal & written communication skills.
TO APPLY:
Contact Heather Packard, the Operations and Volunteer Manager at Heifer Farm at heifer.farm@heifer.org or call 508-886-2221.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:
Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/heifercenters
Webpage: www.heifer.org/farm
More opportunities with Heifer International: Heifer Farm
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About Heifer International: Heifer Farm
Location:
216 Wachusett Street, Rutland, MA 01543, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Heifer International is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth.
Description
Heifer International is a global non-profit working to end hunger in the world through sustainable agriculture and values-based community development. Heifer has worked with over 20 million families in 122 countries.
There are three Learning Centers in the country (Arkansas and Massachusetts) which are educational working farms where groups come to learn about issues of hunger and poverty and how they can get involved to change the world.
Volunteers are crucial to the sucess of the learning centers. Volunteers work in the organic gardens, take care of the livestock animals, cook meals, faciliate educational programs and lead tours, assist with adminstrative work and help with all other aspects of farm work including landscaping, wood collection and maintenance and repairs.
Volunteers receive housing and a stipend of about $400/month. Two farm vehicles are available for volunteer use. Health insurance is available through the state of Massachusetts. Excess garden produce is often available as well.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
216 Wachusett StreetRutland, MA 01543
DATE POSTED
August 3, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Ability to stay 3 months to 1 year.