High Rocks Bethlehem Farm Partnership - AmeriCorps : Job Details

High Rocks Bethlehem Farm Partnership

Bethlehem Farm transforms lives through service with the local community and the teaching of sustainable practices. It is an intentional community located in Talcott, WV that provides education on local foods and sustainability to the local community as well as to service week volunteers that come from all over the country to work in gardens and on build projects. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : With the supervision of the Bethlehem Farm Director and accountable to the Bethlehem Farm community, AmeriCorps Caretakers serve as service week leaders, coordinate and develop the Repairing Homes, Renewing Communities (RHRC) program, and interact with volunteer groups during their visit to Bethlehem Farm. Program-specific Duties Repairing Homes, Renewing Communities coordination - Coordinate community service work sites - Teach basic construction to volunteers - Engage and foster positive rapport between volunteers and home owners - Develop training programming for new community members to learn construction skills and leadership Teach sustainable practices - Lead volunteers in organic agriculture - Teach volunteers about eating and purchasing locally - Connect volunteers to local Alderson Food Hub

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

Terms :

Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :

Community Outreach .

Skills :

General Skills , Education , Community Organization , Leadership , Communications , Trade/Construction .