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VYCC Food and Farm Crew Leader
 
 
 
VYCC’s Food and 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 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 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.
 
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Member Duties : Crew Leaders (CL's) build hands-on skills and knowledge of VYCC farm systems, and develop leadership skills by guiding volunteer groups through hands-on farm tasks. Throughout the summer, CL's and Co-Leaders guide Crew Members (CM’s) through the daily work of growing food on the farm. CL's and Co-Leaders mentor CM's and facilitate hands-on learning opportunities for the crew, ranging from 15-19 years of age. In the fall, CL's lead volunteer groups, harvest for the Health Care Share, and prepare the farm for winter. CL's will serve an average of 40– 45 hours/week, Monday-Friday. Exact hours change with the season, including early morning starts during peak summer season. Hours are typically between 7:45am–4:45pm, with occasional evening and weekend hours allocated for chores, driving the Community Shuttle, or campus events. CL's spend most of their time outdoors at VYCC’s farm, working with their crew while also interacting with community members and VYCC staff.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Housing ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training . 
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Uniforms provided and required . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Environment ,  Hunger ,  Education ,  Health ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Environment ,  Team Work ,  Leadership ,  Youth Development ,  Public Health ,  Agriculture/Farming ,  Education . 
 
 



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
VYCC Food and Farm Crew 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 
To apply :
Phone  8024343969
E-mail  bo.malcolm@vycc.org
Website  www.vycc.org/apply/
Contact Rosemary Jeter
1949 E Main St
Richmond   VT   05477
8024343969
rosemary.jeter@vycc.org
www.vycc.org
Listing ID 71029

       

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