Fall Volunteer Farm Educator

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Are you passionate about gardening, nature, or working outdoors with children? If so, consider volunteering with the Sauvie Island Center! Volunteers lead small groups of elementary school students through interactive, hands-on, farm-based lessons on plant life cycles, pollination, soil science and more.

A trip to the Sauvie Island Center is a rich and unique opportunity for Portland youth to visit and explore Sauvie Island Growers farm and the grounds of Howell Territorial Park.

• Gain experience in environmental education and gardening.
• Spend your days outside on beautiful Sauvie Island.
• Become a member of a dynamic and energetic team of educators.
• Taste fresh produce from Sauvie Island Organics farm.
• Plant the seeds of knowledge and stewardship in local youth.

Qualifications:

• Passion for connecting kids with the food they eat.
• Positive, 'can do’ attitude.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable climatic conditions and on uneven terrain.
• Ability to pass background check.

Fall 2018 field trips begin Monday, September 10th and run through Friday, November 16th. Each trip is approximately a 5 hour volunteer day from 9:00am - 2:00pm. Our trained educators are asked to commit to leading a minimum of 5 field trips during the season. Volunteers who serve at least 50 hours during the season will be eligible to receive a box of fresh produce from the farm.

Volunteer Farm Educator Training will be held Friday, September 7th, 2018 at Howell Territorial Park. Alternate training can be organized on an individual basis.

To Apply:

Please complete the short volunteer application form found on our website: http://www.sauvieislandcenter.org/get-involved/volunteer/

For more information contact Sarah Philips, Program Director: sarah@sauvieislandcenter.org, 503-341-8627.

The Sauvie Island Center is committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion among our staff, volunteers, and those we serve. People of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.