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Flexible Schedule
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Kimberton, PA 19442
Sankanac Community Supported Agriculture, ("CSA") is a 150-member vegetable garden where community members buy shares in the farm. We are seeking full time gardeners for the coming growing season beginning in Spring 2022. We grow a diverse mix of vegetables, flowers, herbs, and berries on 15 acres of farmland. Activities in the CSA include: plant propagation greenhouse management pruning crop cultivation harvesting and post-harvest handling irrigation composting making and applying the biodynamic preparations Sankanac CSA is embedded within Camphill Village Kimberton Hills, a 432-acre agricultural and crafts community that includes adults with developmental disabilities. Village-wide, we are deeply committed to the use of biodynamic methods which allow us to strengthen our ecosystem as well as to provide food of the highest quality to our local community. Full-time gardeners receive ongoing hands-on experience throughout the cycle of the year. In addition, there are some opportunities for farm visits, working with biodynamic preparations, and some theoretical study and conference opportunities during the off season. Agricultural experience is helpful but not necessary for these positions; gardeners should be mobile on their feet, able to lift 40 pounds, and able to persevere through a variety of weather conditions (heat and humidity, rain, cold). The ability to work in groups and to communicate well is also very important. All gardeners will have their own room in a shared village house alongside people of varying abilities; they also have at least one half-day scheduled to help in their household each week. Members of the community, including our CSA gardeners, are full-time volunteers who receive support from the community to cover their living expenses. Applicant requirements: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age A valid driver’s License is helpful but not required Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and to be able to perform well in environment that requires compassion, helpfulness, patience, and resourcefulness. Must be able to pass a background check We ask for a one-year commitment - with the opportunity to stay on if it's a good match! Compensation: Private room in one of our lifesharing houses Room and board (including utilities and wifi) are included A Monthly living allowance of $200 Assistance with medical expenses (after one’s first 3 months in the community) Assistance with student loan debt is available for those with debt Access to village vehicles (gas and insurance is provided) Educational opportunities including conferences and workshops Three weeks of vacation per year See us in action: www.camphillkimberton.org https://www.facebook.com/CamphillVillageKimbertonHills/ https://www.instagram.com/camphillkimberton/
Date Posted: 2024-03-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Kimberton, PA 19442
Each year we welcome about 25 new members into the community who become integrated into all aspects of life here in the village. Residents participate in many activities including homemaking, crafts, and agriculture, with the opportunity to focus on what they are most passionate about. All of our community positions are fully supported volunteer positions including free room and board and other benefits. Duties & Responsibilities: Volunteers are responsible for the well-being of those they live and work with. This could include: Cooking meals Cleaning common spaces Emotional support Personal care Joining housemates in social outings Participating in house meetings Leading or supporting one of the craft or farming groups Agricultural and craft crews include: Our vegetable CSA, raw milk dairy farm, herb garden, orchard, and grounds/forestry crew Handcrafts such as weaving, fiber arts, ceramics and mosaics Bakery and cafe Applicant requirements: At least 18 years of age Valid Driver’s License helpful but not required Excellent communication skills Ability to perform well in environment that requires compassion, helpfulness, patience, and resourcefulness Willingness to learn Must be able to pass a background check Compensation: Private room in one of our lifesharing houses Room and board (utilities and wifi included) Farm-fresh meals Monthly stipend for year-long volunteers Assistance with medical expenses (after 3 months) Assistance with student loan debt Access to village vehicles, gas and insurance provided Educational opportunities including conferences and workshops Three weeks of vacation per year. We ask for a one year commitment - with the opportunity to stay on if it's a good match! About Camphill Village Kimberton Hills Camphill Village Kimberton Hills is a vibrant farming and handcrafting community that includes adults with developmental disabilities. Kimberton Hills residents, living and helping each other side by side, create a dynamic and caring community for people of all ages and varied abilities. Located on 432 acres of farm, gardens and woodlands in Chester County, Pennsylvania, Kimberton Hills is also a local center for culture and a model for sound ecological living. The mission at Kimberton Hills is to create and maintain a land-based community together with adults with special needs. Members of the community support one another to contribute to the wider society through biodynamic agriculture, handcrafts, and other ecological, social, cultural and educational endeavors. See us in action! www.camphillkimberton.org https://www.facebook.com/CamphillVillageKimbertonHills/ https://www.instagram.com/camphillkimberton/
Date Posted: 2024-03-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Kimberton, PA 19442
Kimberton Hills Dairy is a certified organic, pasture-based dairy embedded in an intentional community with people of differing abilities. We are now accepting applications for Dairy apprentices, positions which integrate hands-on practical training with a solid theoretical study of Biodynamic Agriculture. Camphill Village Kimberton Hills is a 432-acre farming and craft community that includes adults with developmental disabilities, of which the Dairy manages 210 acres. We direct market most of our products in the local community. Agricultural experience is helpful but not necessary; apprentices should be mobile on their feet and interested in a challenging but rewarding experience. The Dairy manages a pastured milking herd and young stock -- in total around 90 cattle. We also have a flock of laying hens. We grow forage and bedding crops for the animals. In addition to our grass fed dairy we have a 300 member vegetable CSA, orchard, apiary, woodlands, wood fired bakery, coffee shop, craft workshops and 17 life-sharing households. Our community has a very lively, participatory cultural life. Under guidance from our mentor farmers, Jessica White and Tommy Trzcinski, apprentices learn to perform many key tasks on our dairy, beginning with milking and animal care, maintenance of fences, pastures, buildings and equipment, bottling and sales of milk and eggs and other products. Gradually, they learn to do tractor work to manage field crops and learn to manage other aspects of a dairy, such as acquiring supplies, dealing with special animal health needs, finances, etc. Apprentices live in a village house and share life with people of varying abilities. Members of the community, including apprentices, are full-time volunteers who receive support for living expenses such as room and board, free access to village vehicles, and a monthly stipend. They will receive health coverage after 3 months. They will have 2-3 morning milkings per week and may be asked to help in the house they live in. They have one full day per week off, not necessarily on the weekend, and 21 days of vacation per year.
Date Posted: 2024-03-15
