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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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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : In the spring, Crew Leaders learn farm and leadership skills while guiding volunteer groups and participating in daily farm tasks. In the summer, Crew Leaders are paired with a Summer Crew Leader to lead a crew through the daily work of growing food on the farm. Members of the crew are youth or young adults, ranging from 15-19 years of age. In the fall, Crew Leaders return to leading volunteers, harvesting for the Health Care Share, and preparing the farm for winter.
 
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Housing . 
 
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Hunger ,  Education ,  Environment ,  Children/Youth ,  Community Outreach ,  Health . 
 
Skills :
Leadership ,  Youth Development ,  Education ,  Agriculture/Farming ,  Environment ,  Team Work ,  Public Health . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
VYCC Food and Farm Crew Leader
Program Start/End Date
03/20/2024  -   10/25/2024
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  20    Maximum:  None
Program Locations VERMONT  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  10/26/2023  To  02/02/2024 
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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