Edible Schoolyard NYC Fall Garden Volunteer Program About Edible Schoolyard NYC Edible Schoolyard NYC partners with public schools to build gardens and kitchen classrooms where children can engage in hands-on learning. Our goal is to provide students with the knowledge, skills and environment required to make healthier choices and change the way they eat for life. Position Description The Garden Volunteer Program is a weekly commitment that runs for 13 weeks during the fall semester at P.S. 216. Working under the supervision of the Garden Manger, the volunteer assists with garden maintenance; cultivates food grown for the kitchen classroom; and models positive behavior in the outdoor learning classroom, which inspires wonder and respect for the environment, each other, and their health. Semester-long volunteers have the opportunity to develop and share skills related to growing organic food in an urban environment, and will work alongside equally enthusiastic advocates of edible education. Please note this is not a teaching position. Responsibilities may include: · Assisting in composting, mulching, crop rotation, pruning, irrigation, sowing seeds, weeding, and putting the garden to bed for the winter season · Assisting in maintenance of garden facilities and equipment · Assisting with weekly harvest for P.S. 216 farm stand (Thursday volunteers only) · Develop a weekly work plan with Garden Manager to suit specific interests and skill set Duration The Fall Garden Volunteer Program is a 13-week unpaid commitment which takes place on Tuesdays (from 10 AM to 2 PM) and Thursdays (from 12 PM to 4 PM). Applicants can choose to commit to either or both days, based on availability and interest level. The program begins the week of September 16th and concludes the week of December 16th. Application Information Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume with “Fall Garden Volunteer Program” in the subject line to s<mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Please specify which day you would like to volunteer (Tuesdays or Thursdays), why you are interested in this opportunity, and any relevant work experience. Applications will be accepted until Friday, September 6th, 2013. Selected applicants must pass a background check. No phone calls or drop-ins, please. Stacey Slate | Program & Outreach Coordinator | www.esynyc.org<http://www.esynyc.org/> | [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> | 347-565-0100 | 350 Avenue X Brooklyn NY 11223 * Specify location(s) - city & state - as the FIRST ITEM in the Subject Line description. * Subscribe to Comfoodjobs: https://elist.tufts.edu/wws/subscribe/comfoodjobs * Unsubscribe from Comfoodjobs: https://elist.tufts.edu/wws/unsubscribe/comfoodjobs * Comfoodjobs Archives: For prior job listings, go to: https://elist.tufts.edu/wws/info/comfoodjobs