Full Term Greenhouse Project Crew Member
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Full Term Greenhouse Project Crew Member

Position Description: Through service duties, members will contribute to and support the growth and production of produce to be donated to local food banks. Additionally, their service working alongside students and volunteers will support the spread of information of sustainable agriculture and nutrition education. This person will work closely with student classes from Carson High School, providing hands-on experiences with preparing soil, planting, and harvesting. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Primary Responsibilities: Assist with leading volunteer groups in Farm based activities, tours, and programming. Maintain teaching space and materials. Learn and apply innovative high desert farming techniques including infrastructure development, installation & maintenance as related to member service. Maintain diverse crops through pruning, harvesting, and cultivation. Prepare site for plantings and crop production. Engage youth field trips and student groups in hands on activities Secondary responsibilities: Develop strategies to maximize time efficiency and production. Identify problems or areas for improvement, make suggestions and design solutions to lessons, teaching spaces, and teaching techniques. Assist and train volunteers to aid in production and programming.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage .

Terms :

Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended .

Service Areas :

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

Skills :

Education , Team Work , Communications , Environment , Youth Development , Community Organization .