Nonprofit
Seeking Administrative Intern Volunteers: donate your time/skills, and make a contribution, while learning non-profit & market-farm management
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Description
Hone your skills and gain valuable job experience in essential administrative roles on a Biodynamic & Regenerative Educational Farm.
All ages are welcome to apply: from High School to Retirees wishing to continue to make a contribution.
Three Springs Community Farm is a Biodynamic educational farm, with cows, pigs, chickens, a donkey, vegetables, herbs and flowers. The farm was founded in 2017 to be a learning farm and retreat for the students, families and faculty of Bay Area Waldorf & Public Schools as well as producing a nutrient-dense CSA box for those families and other community members.
We host school children for single and multi-day farm trips each Spring and Fall, host Waldorf-inspired Family Camps in the Summer, and offer family programs throughout the year. We look to the principles of Biodynamic & Regenerative Agriculture, Permaculture, Waldorf Education, Anthroposophy and Social Threefolding to guide our community work, endeavoring together to practice love and direct and compassionate communication.
The Three Springs Biodynamic Farm uses regenerative, Biodynamic farming practices such as planting with the moon cycles and applying homeopathic herbal sprays to the soil.
We are seeking dedicated volunteers with experience and/or interest in one or more of the following subjects:
- Bookkeeping & Finance
- Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design & Outreach
- Donor & Corporate Fundraising
- Fundraising Events
- Grant writing
- Legal volunteer
- Office Assistant
- Volunteer coordinator
Become an Active Participant in Building a Regenerative Food System:
- Harness your passion and interest towards helping farm-based education programs for youth and adults and Biodynamic & regenerative farm operations
- Learn aspects of non-profit Farm Management
- Make connections with the community buzzing around the Farm - Bay Area schools, teachers, farmers, and food enthusiasts alike!
- Expert mentoring provided throughout
- Build your resume! Job & Grad school recommendations provided ongoing upon successful completion
FAQ for Three Springs Community Farm Administrative Internship:
- Volunteer position, potential for a partial CSA share if local
- Minimum 20 hours monthly (approx 5 hours weekly)
- Work remotely or on-site
- Duration of position: 6 month minimum commitment
- Active working hours: Consistent day and time for bi-weekly virtual meetings, and asynchronous work time
- Ability to combine a few subject areas into one volunteer position
- Hours can be used for college internship or community service credit
Contact willow.violet.summer@gmail.com and visit threespringscommunityfarm.org to learn more about our farm and programs.
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How to Volunteer for This Opportunity
To Apply:
Please email:
- Why you would like to intern at Three Springs Farm
- Your interest in one or more administrative project areas
- When you would like to begin and end your volunteer internship (longer term volunteering is welcome)
- Any relevant experience you have
- Your learning goals
- If you need signoff on college or other community service hours
- Your resume
- Two work references
