Rio Grande Farm Park (Slvlfc) - Farm Assistant

Rio Grande Farm Park (SLVLFC) - Farm Assistant

The Rio Grande Farm Park seeks a curious, hard-working Farm Assistant AmeriCorps volunteer to support activities on a 38 acre community farm in Alamosa, Colorado. The Farm Assistant AmeriCorps Volunteer will assist with land-based work, lead volunteer programs, and have opportunities to hone in on projects and programs based on their interests.

This person will learn the ins-and-outs of growing produce in an arid climate, from water management to soil health. This person will also become a leader for volunteer projects, integrating community groups and students into meaningful and creative projects. This person will work closely with the Farm Manager and Director to practice regenerative agriculture and create a vibrant community space. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : ¿ Lead monthly Saturday volunteer workdays, including helping identify projects, planning and promoting events, and recording volunteer data. ¿ Assist with irrigation, including flood irrigation, drip line maintenance, and ditch maintenance. ¿ Assist with vegetable production, from seeding to weeding to harvesting. ¿ Assist with animals (in the event we have animals), which may include chickens or goats. ¿ Assist with the weekly Mercadillo during the growing season including planning, vendor orientation, site management, and data collection. ¿ Assist with land health activities such as cover cropping, tree care, and noxious weed control. ¿ Assist with growing produce and general maintenance in the greenhouse. ¿ Help integrate meaningful and creative volunteer opportunities into needed tasks at the Farm Park, and work with community groups to plan events and accomplish these tasks. ¿ Participate with the weekly Mercadillo farmers' market during the growing season.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Living Allowance .

Terms :

Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :

Hunger .

Skills :

Team Work , Communications .