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6 people are interested
Ecosystem Farm Workshare
ORGANIZATION: Accokeek Foundation
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6 people are interested
The Accokeek Foundation is seeking workshare volunteers for the growing season. If you are interested in the principles of sustainable agriculture and farm market operations, and are able to commit to 2 - 4 hours per week, then join the Ecosystem Farm Workshare Corps. As a workshare corps volunteer, you will receive a weekly share of produce in exchange for the opportunity to be stewards of the land, and working on a nonprofit, educational farm operation as you learn about growing produce, raising chickens and egg production, permaculture, and farming sustainably.
We are looking for both field crew members to help with everyday farm tasks such as planting, weeding, irrigation, pest management, and harvesting, as well as market crew members to help staff farm markets throughout the season.
Field crew shifts are available Tuesdays, Thursday, and Fridays, and market crew shifts are available on Saturdays.
No previous farming experience is necessary, just a willingnes to learn and dig in the dirt.
More opportunities with Accokeek Foundation
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Accokeek Foundation
Location:
3400 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek, MD 20607, US
Mission Statement
According to the Foundation's 1957 charter, "It shall be the purpose of this Corporation to preserve, protect and foster, for scientific, educational or charitable use and study for the benefit of the people of the nation, the historical sites and relics, trees, plants, and wildlife rapidly disappearing from an area of great natural beauty along the Maryland shore of the historic Potomac River."
Description
In partnership with the National Park Service, the Accokeek Foundation stewards 200 acres of Piscataway Park. Situated directly across the Potomac River from George Washington’s Mount Vernon, this land was protected to preserve historic views and now serves as an outdoor classroom for educational programs about land conservation, historic preservation, sustainable agriculture, and environmental stewardship. Entertaining tours and performances, customized experience based activities, and service learning opportunities help visitors connect to the land and to one another.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3400 Bryan Point RoadAccokeek, MD 20607
DATE POSTED
May 10, 2016
SKILLS
- Farming
- Retail / Sales
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours/week