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White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC) is accepting applications for interns. 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. We are a teaching farm. Our internship is an immersive, practical experience where you’ll learn firsthand about local agriculture and animal husbandry. If you’re interested in learning about fiber arts, then make sure to include winter months in your experience. While there is always plenty of garden work that needs to be done year-round, the colder weather does give us more time to devote to spinning, weaving, skirting and felting. An internship at WVC is a great way to connect with nature, learn about growing food and living more sustainably.
Job Responsibility:
Plant, mulch, weed, and other seasonal farm tasks
Harvest, clean and pack seasonal vegetables, fruit, herbs, berries and flowers
Feed and care for alpacas and chickens
Gather, clean and process eggs
Maintain coops, barns and pastures
Learn the different aspects of fiber which include skirting, carding, dyeing, knitting, spinning, weaving, crocheting and felting (winter months)
Use your skills to create fiber products (winter months)
Assist at the local farmers market
Partake in monthly enrichment activities
Present a capstone project of your choice at the end of your experience
Requirements:
18 years old by start date
Must have a valid driver’s license
Willingness to learn and the ability to self-direct
Physically fit, capable of lifting and carrying 50 lbs. Must be able to use basic tools such as a shovel and wheelbarrow
Prepared to work in a variety of weather conditions
Eligible to work in the U.S.
Nice to have:
Previous experience with animals is helpful but not necessary to apply
What we offer:
Housing available for $330/month
Washer and dryer on premises
Parking
Some household cleaning supplies are included
Seasonal produce and eggs from the farm
Employee discount in the Farm Store and Linden Leaf Gifts