High Rocks Bethlehem Farm Partnership

AmeriCorps is seeking Caretakers for the High Rocks Bethlehem Farm Partnership in Hillsboro, WV. Members will lead service weeks, coordinate community service projects, teach sustainable practices, and engage with volunteers. The role includes a living allowance, childcare assistance, health coverage, and an education award upon completion. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess general skills in community organization and leadership.
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.

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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 .

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

High Rocks Bethlehem Farm Partnership

Program Start/End Date

09/16/2024 - 08/31/2025

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations WEST VIRGINIA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 07/15/2024 To 08/01/2025

Contact Janet Swift

195 Thompson Rd

Hillsboro WV 24946

3046534891

janet@highrocks.org

highrocks.org

Listing ID 65217