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Food & Farm: AmeriCorps Summer Crew 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 : Summer Crew Leaders (CL’s) complete 2 weeks of leadership training in preparation for the arrival of the Farm Crew Members (CM’s) in June. Throughout the summer, CL’s guide up to 8 CM’s, ages 15-17, in growing food and learning cooking skills. CL’s mentor and facilitate hands-on learning opportunities for CM’s. CL’s are responsible for fostering an inclusive crew community, helping CM’s navigate challenges and celebrate successes, and modeling high quality work in the field All CL’s will serve an average of 40– 45 hours/week, Monday-Friday. Exact hours change with the season, including some early morning starts during peak summer season. The hours will typically be between 7:45am–4:45pm. There are occasional evening and weekend hours for chores, driving the Community Shuttle or campus events. CL’s spend most of their time outdoors, working with their crew while interacting with community members, and VYCC staff. They serve daily at VYCC’s farm, in Richmond, Vermont.
 
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training ,  Living Allowance . 
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Uniforms provided and required . 
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Environment ,  Hunger . 
 
Skills :
Public Health ,  Leadership ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Food & Farm: AmeriCorps Summer Crew Leader
Program Start/End Date
05/19/2025  -   08/15/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations VERMONT  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  12/16/2024  To  05/01/2025 
Contact Jeter Jeter
1949 East Main Street
Richmond   VT   05477
8024343969
rosemary.jeter@vycc.org
Listing ID 125235

       

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