Summer Land Intern

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Summer Land Intern Length of Commitment: 3 Month(s) To 6 Month(s) Overview

We welcome live-in volunteers to join our community for the summer to live in one of our lifesharing homes and focus their energy on tending to our biodynamically nurtured land.

The land intern will have the opportunity to learn and contribute to all aspects of the land work such as working in the biodynamically grown vegetable and herb gardens; sustainable forestry; feeding and caring for cows and chickens; milking cows by hand; working in our orchards; and mechanized farm fieldwork growing cow feed. All of these tasks include working with adults who have developmental disabilities in an inclusive way, using person-centered adaptive methods.

The biodynamic approach to agriculture provides the core tenets of our farming philosophy and is the foundation of our farming operation. Land interns will have the opportunity to learn about the making of biodynamic preparations and extensive use of these preparations.

It is more important that this individual resonates with the values of our farm and community than that he or she has prior farming skills. We are looking for enthusiastic people with initiative that are comfortable working alongside people who have developmental disabilities.

• Interest in working with people who have developmental disabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs
• Ability to set goals and make an assessment of successes and how to better achieve goals in the next growing season
• Be 18 years or older
• Be able to pass a background check

• Work with farm and garden crews to steward the land in all types of weather
• Work alongside crews of up to eight people who have a range of abilities
• Live in a life-sharing home and contribute to some meals and cleaning of common areas.
• Complete state mandated and Camphill specific training
• Work 5-6 days per week at varied hours

• Private room and board (wifi included) in a lifesharing home
• Monthly stipend
• Student loan payments ($250-$500/mo)
• Daily local, organic meals
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Medical plans/support for those staying 6 months or longer
• Use of community vehicles (gas and insurance included)

The start date and length of commitment are flexible.

Star Services for state-mandated training and Biodynamic training and mentorship provided