Interested in urban agriculture? Food studies? Farming? Check out the following opportunities to volunteer at the UW Farm this summer and in the upcoming year!

The UW Farm Education Coordinator

 The UW Farm is looking to fill its Education Coordinator position. This volunteer position is open to all applicants and will require a weekly time commitment, with the ideal candidate in the Seattle area over the summer and into the 2014-15 academic year. Applicants don’t need to be expert farmers, just willing to learn and share their knowledge. This position will allow you to gain confidence teaching others and try out new ideas and teaching methods in a low-stress environment.

 Responsibilities

The Coordinator will oversee volunteer “Educators” to work with children in an outdoor/farm environment with a focus on experiential education as part of the Bean Sprouts youth education program.  Additionally, the Coordinator will plan tours for UW classes and connect students to food and agriculture at UW.

Qualifications

Applicants should be organized and reliable and able to work with other Farm Leaders and coordinate volunteers, run a calendar of events, and work with UW Faculty. Applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply email your resume and a cover letter to theuwfarm@gmail.com with the title of the position in the subject line.

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The UW Farm Volunteer Educators

The UW Farm is looking to fill several Volunteer Educator positions. The positions are open to all applicants with the ideal candidate in the Seattle area over the summer and into the 2014-15 academic year. Applicants don’t need to be expert farmers, just willing to learn and share their knowledge. This position will allow you to gain confidence teaching others and try out new ideas and teaching methods in a low-stress environment.

Responsibilities

Educators will work with the Education Coordinator to teach children in an outdoor/farm environment with a focus on experiential education as part of the Bean Sprouts youth education program. Additionally, Educators will run tours for UW classes and connect students to food and agriculture at UW.

Qualifications

Applicants should be organized and reliable and able to work with the Education Coordinator and fellow volunteers. Must be able to commit to events ahead of time and pass a criminal background check. Most importantly, Educators should be excited about growing food and teaching!

To apply email your resume and a cover letter to theuwfarm@gmail.com with the title of the position in the subject line.