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15 people are interested
Farm Tour Assistant
ORGANIZATION: AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE OF MARIN
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15 people are interested
Spend your time out at Northern Bay Area farms helping students experience sustainable food systems first hand!
Volunteer Responsibilities vary by farm and may include:
Assisting with farmers' presentations
Keeping students alert and comfortable
Providing expertise as trained by the farmer and AIM staff members
Helping students with any needs while on the tours
Leading discussions and educational activities when appropriate
Creating educational activities
The Farm Field Studies Program brings children and young adults from around the Bay Area to local farms. Students help harvest fresh vegetables, prepare and eat simple dishes using ingredients from the farm, tour fields in different growing stages, learn about soil microbes, conduct pond or creek studies, feed sheep, visit baby calves, and explore the natural environment around these farms. Through hands-on activities they make connections between the environment, agriculture, and the food they eat.
Short and long term volunteer opportunities exist.
For additional questions please contact:
Will Finnie with the Agricultural Institute of Marin: (415) 472-6100
Email: will@agriculturalinstitute.org
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About AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE OF MARIN
Location:
2169 E Francisco Blvd, Suite A, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901, US
Mission Statement
AIM’s mission is to educate, inspire, and connect communities, responsible farmers, and producers as part of a healthy, Earth-friendly, equitable local and regional food system.
Description
The Agricultural Institute of Marin is an educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the Bay Area.
AIM has supported farmers and their locally produced foods for more than 38 years (since 1983).
AIM serves 350+ farmers, food purveyors, and artisans from 40 California counties who participate in AIM’s eight Certified Farmers Markets across the Bay Area. AIM provides hands-on and virtual education and training programs, operates a farm audit program, runs a mobile market for older adults and underserved communities, curates a multi-farm produce box program, and operates CalFresh/EBT and Market Match services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
400 Smith Ranch Road, Suite DSan Rafael, CA 94903
DATE POSTED
August 7, 2019
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Environmental Education
- Farming
- Grant Writing / Research
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 10 hours per week, preferably split over two separate days. Volunteers may work more hours if desired!
- Driver's License preferred.