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Volunteer/Career Oportunities Stonewall Farm is a non-profit educational organization on 130 acres in southwestern New Hampshire. We operate a working organic dairy and garden , a sugarhouse and have various small animals. Our site also includes a natural history hiking trail and an observational wetland. Over 12,000 people visit the farm every year, including over 6,000 in school groups. Schools come for a variety of programs on both farming and natural history topics. We seek individuals with a passion for preserving rural lifestyles and farming as a way of life, and who are self-motivated and able to work on their own or as part of a team. Applicants must be able to represent the Farm in a positive, professional manner and feel comfortable acting as an ambassador to visitors. Our 2010 Summer Intership is closed. Call or email for our 2011 season in December. Stonewall Farm is looking for two full time hard working and self motivated people to commit to the growing season. You will be surrounded by amazing energy as we are open to the public, educational in our mission, and therefore are surrounded by visitors, campers, families, and classrooms throughout the season. As a garden intern you will learn organic growing methodology from greenhouse to harvest, attend a famer’s market twice a week, stock and upkeep a farm stand and small CSA, as well as plan for and store for a winter CSA. Beginning in May and lasting thru October you will be asked to work 6 days a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8-6, and on market days Tuesdays and Saturdays from 6-4. In return you will be provided weekly with vegetables, one gallon of raw milk, one dozen eggs, plus a monthly stipend and a book allowance, admittance to the NOFA summer conference, and housing if desired. It is a shared, non-furnished farmhouse located on site. Please include a resume and cover letter with your reply to: ahopkins @ stonewallfarm.org, mail to Stonewall Farm, attn: Amanda Hopkins, Garden Manager, 242 Chesterfield Rd, Keene NH 03431; or call Amanda at 603.357.7278. “Stonewall Farm is a working organic farm dedicated to connecting people with the land. We do this through education, recreation, and by nourshing our community.” The education team is currently looking for education interns for the 2009-2010 year. We are looking for confident, enthusiastic individuals interested in expanding their skills in educating students and public about farm and environmental topics. We are always looking for instructors for our school year programs and regularly supervise practicum and intern students from various academic programs across the country. Based on our needs, these positions may be paid or volunteer. Our summer camp also provides opportunities for students to gain valuable experience in outdoor education. If you are interested in discussing your educational internship goals with Stonewall Farm, please contact Sarah Antel, School Program Coordinator, at 603.357.7278 x117. Dairy Internships Available throughout the year. Work side-by-side with our Dairy staff who have over 50 years combined of working dairy expertise! We have a 30 head organic dairy and are an Organic Valley Co-op Member. Learn about our breeding program, pasture rotation, composting and much more! Call Kathy Harrington at 357-7278 to learn more.
Stonewall Farm Summer Camp is the perfect place to enjoy the summer while developing new leadership, activity planning and communication skills. If you love kids, mentoring children to connect with the farm and surrounding conservation land is one of the most rewarding summer experiences. From playing in the creek to taking a hay ride to harvesting vegetables, Stonewall Farm Camp will incourage you to grow and expand your abilities. You will have the opprotunity to work with an experienced, cohesive staff in a great natural setting. If you are interested in discussing possible summer camp employment at Stonewall Farm, please contact Sonja Riddle, Camp Program Coordinator, at 603.357.7278 x110 for an application packet. Please read the detailed job description for more information, counselor job description.
Volunteer Opportunities We are looking for volunteers for the following special events at the Farm:
Tasks vary, but we only ask that you give two hours of your time!
Falls on the Saturday of Maple Weekend in March, Annually Of all our events, Sap Gathering requires the highest number of volunteers, and your help is needed! Many task options like bucket fillers, table bussers, greeters, parking lot attendants, scorecard runners...the choice is yours! A great way to welcome the spring and bond with your family or friends. Call Kate at 357-7278 ext 108 to volunteer for a three-hour shift. Teams of horses and their drivers come from all over New England to race through our forested trails collecting “sap” and delivering it to the sugar house. The grace and beauty of the horse teams, the sweet smell of boiling sap, the tantalizing taste of fresh syrup and the first warmth of spring make this an event you won’t want to miss! February Farm Days Horse drawn sleigh rides (snow permitting!) through our pastures and wooded trails, hot cocoa and roasting marshmallows. Every Saturday in Februrary. Need volunteers for farm tours and selling refreshments. Small Animal Chores Get to know our small animals by helping us feed and water in the chicken coop, pig pen and sheep pasture. Our animals love the company! Training will be available as well as help in the beginning. Rabbit Grooming - training available. Morning Horse Chores.
Volunteers for light landscaping Help us maintain our decorative beds. Other volunteer tasks include weeding and watering. Call Kate O’Connor for more details at 357-7278 ext 108.
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