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Food & Farm: AmeriCorps Post-Harvest Leader
 
 
 
VYCC’s Food & Farm Program is a youth development, diversified agriculture and food security initiative. We believe in the power that food has to connect us with the land, our community, and each other. 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—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 work 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. These projects are made possible through VYCC's partnership with AmeriCorps and SerVermont.
 
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Member Duties : Farm Leaders (FL’s) build hands-on skills and knowledge of VYCC farm systems, and develop leadership skills by guiding volunteer groups through hands-on farm tasks. FL will have specific responsibilities related to plant propagation, oversee the wash-pack station, ensure that crops coming out of the field are high quality, clean, and ready for distribution. With support from Farm Staff, they will also lead the weekly packing of the Health Care Shares and delivering them across Vermont. FL’s will serve an average of 40– 45 hours/week. Exact hours change with the season, including early morning starts during peak summer season: Monday 6:30AM-3:30PM Tuesday-Thursday 7:45AM–4:45PM Friday 8AM-3PM Occasional evening and weekend hours for chores, delivering the Health Care Share or campus events. FL’s spend most time outdoors, working with their crew and interacting with community members, and VYCC staff. They serve daily at VYCC’s farm, in Richmond, Vermont.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Housing ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Uniforms provided and required . 
 
Service Areas :
Hunger ,  Environment ,  Health . 
 
Skills :
Youth Development ,  Team Work ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Environment ,  Public Health ,  Leadership . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Food & Farm: AmeriCorps Post-Harvest Leader
Program Start/End Date
03/19/2025  -   10/24/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  20    Maximum:  None
Program Locations VERMONT  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  12/16/2024  To  03/01/2025 
Contact Rosemary Jeter
1949 East Main Street
Richmond   VT   05477
8024343969
rosemary.jeter@vycc.org
Listing ID 125231

       

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