Vycc Food And Farm Crew Member

VYCC Food and Farm Crew Member

On the farm, young people engage in the daily tasks of organic vegetable farming. The produce grown by Corps Members is distributed to more than 400 families through the Health Care Share project-a public health initiative that connects Vermont families to locally-grown produce through their medical provider.

Patients who may have nutrient-related illness or have barriers to accessing fresh produce receive a weekly share of fresh food. We also raise laying hens for eggs, chickens for meat, and additional vegetables, flowers, and herbs that we sell through our vibrant, on-site farm stand. In addition to the service Corps Members do in the farm fields, they also spend time in the kitchen learning cooking skills.

Working with the food they've grown, they explore different recipes and help prepare a daily lunch that is served to all farm crews, connecting the work in the fields to the food on their plates. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : VYCC is seeking Food & Farm AmeriCorps Crew Members who are interested in getting their hands in the dirt by working and learning on an organic vegetable and poultry farm. A successful Crew Member can be a part of a supportive and inclusive crew community, navigate and learn from challenges, and strive towards personal and professional growth.

Crew Members engage in hands-on work on the farm that ranges from soil preparation and transplanting, to weeding and harvesting, to washing and packing vegetables. Additional opportunities include gaining culinary skills through the Food Program's team lunch and participating in daily animal chores.

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

Terms :

Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Education , Environment , Health , Children/Youth , Hunger .

Skills :

Agriculture/Farming , Youth Development , Public Health , Team Work , Environment , Conflict Resolution .