Organic Farm and Alpaca Internship

White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC) is now accepting applications for up to eight interns on our farm. Located at beautiful Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, WVC is 80 miles west of Indianapolis. Here you’ll find USDA certified organic farmland where we grow vegetables, flowers and herbs. There are also two high tunnels, two greenhouses, an orchard, a berry patch, a classified forest, alpacas, chickens and a farm store. At WVC you’ll get to work with our team of knowledgeable, dedicated and caring people. You’ll also work and live with other interns from all over the country, in this hands-on learning environment. 

An internship at WVC is a great way to connect with nature, learn about growing food and living more sustainably. You’ll learn about the food supply chain, sustainability, eco-justice and what it takes to run a small USDA certified organic farm. Interns work approximately 35-45 hours per week, five days a week including some weekends. Responsibilities include:

• Plant, mulch, weed, and other agriculture tasks
• Work with and produce items made with alpaca and other fiber
• Harvest, clean and pack vegetables, fruit, herbs, flowers and berries for farmers market, our store and other wholesale customers
• Gather, clean and process eggs
• Feed and care for alpacas and chickens
• Maintain coops, barns and pastures
• Work in our farm store and assist at the local farmers market
• In the winter months learn the different aspects of fiber which include skirting, carding, dyeing, knitting, spinning, weaving, crocheting and felting
• Attend monthly intern meetings
• Participate in educational seminars and extracurricular enrichment activities
• Present a project of your choice at the end of your experience

Qualifications:

• 18 years old by start date
• Willingness to learn and the ability to self-direct
• Physically fit, capable of lifting heavy items, and able to use basic tools such as a shovel and wheelbarrow
• Prepared to work in a variety of weather conditions
• Previous experience with animals is helpful but not necessary to apply
• Must have the first two Covid-19 vaccines
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

• Monthly stipend ($200)
• Monthly food allowance ($300)
• Free housing (furnished, private room in a one-story house with heat, air conditioning and Wi-Fi. Shared spaces include fully outfitted kitchen, three bathrooms, living room and dining room.)
• Seasonal produce and eggs from the farm
• Washer and dryer on premises
• Parking
• Household items such as laundry soap and cleaning supplies are included
• Internship may qualify for independent study

Apply online. Internships are a minimum of three months up to one year. You will need to include a cover letter, resume and two references.

We also accepting applications for our Fall 2024 Internship that begins on Aug. 19, 2024 and ends on Dec. 20, 2024. Apply here.