Scope of Work:
The volunteer will assist the program coordinator in managing the aquaponics greenhouse, including propagation, production, harvesting and marketing of produce to customers through the farm stand or CSA program. Volunteers can also support general maintenance of the property, including weeding, watering, picking up trash and site maintenance. Volunteers will support outreach and education of refugee farmers and community members in horticulture/farming and nutrition.
Responsibilities:
- Learning about the aquaponics system and community gardens to actively contribute to the Community Food Hub
- Completing assigned daily checklist responsibilities, including aquaponics system maintenance and site maintenance (including, but not limited to: taking care of fish, cleaning settling tanks, weeding inside greenhouse, keeping greenhouse organized, etc.)
- Contributing to educational programming around aquaponics
- Assisting with group volunteer days
- Performing other general site-related improvement projects
- Communicating regularly with aquaponics greenhouse growing team
- Alerting New Roots Staff of any issues that may come up at the garden
- Assisting with growing on the IRC demonstration plot (seeding, watering, weeding, caring for seedlings/transplants, pruning, harvesting, etc.)
- Assisting growers as needed
Requirements:
- A strong passion for and knowledge of food and farming issues
- Prior experience working in urban agriculture, gardening, or aquaponics preferred
- Prior experience working with refugees, immigrant or pre-literate populations in non-traditional setting preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills required
- A flexible schedule and ability to travel to CamelBackyard site
- Ability to lift 30 lbs
- Complete $20 flat-fee IRC background check
- Weekend availability necessary
- Provide proof of COVID 19 vaccination
Next Steps:
Fill out online application at https://rescueglobal.secure.force.com/volunteer/
Email VolunteerPhx [at] Rescue.org with questions.
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