Sankanac CSA, a 300 member CSA (community supported agriculture), is seeking two full-time volunteer interns for 3-6 months, May-October. The Sankanac CSA is a part of Camphill Village Kimberton Hills, an intentional lifesharing community which includes adults with special needs.
Interns help in the garden full-time with planting, harvesting and maintenance throughout the summer alongside apprentices, coworkers and villagers (people with special needs). Depending on the length of stay, interns may have hands-on experience with draft horses and learn about horse-powered farming. Interns live in a village house and share life with people of varying abilities. Interns receive room and board and one full day off per week. They may be asked to help in the house they live in.
PO Box 1045, 1601 Pughtown Road, Kimberton, PA 19442, US
Mission Statement
To create and maintain a community that promotes well-being and dignity, especially including individuals with developmental disabilities; Administers land and natural resources according to the principles of biodynamic agriculture, other ecologically sound practices, and conservation.
Description
Camphill Village Kimberton Hills is an agricultural and crafts community striving to restore vitality to community life and the natural enviornment. We live and work together, serving in extended family style households, craft workshops (bakery, textiles, pottery, woodwork), estate work, organic gardening and farming. The village fosters a strong cultural life of festivals, music, and art.
