Produce for the People
Internships
Produce for the People is always looking for Interns!
Our Mission:
Produce for the People garden grows fresh, nutritious food for low-income individuals and agencies while providing opportunities for gardeners of all ages to grow, learn, and contribute to their community.
Target Population:
Produce for the People donates food to the South Corvallis Food Bank, Community Outreach, and OSU HSRC Food Pantry, among other agencies. We have partnered for volunteers and workshops with Corvallis Parks and Rec Youth Volunteer Corps, the Center for Civic Engagement, 4-H, and Master Gardeners. Last year over 1000 volunteers attended 3000 hours of work parties, and we donated over 4000 lbs of produce.
What Interns Do Here:
attend work parties, harvest, weigh and donate produce, outreach to the community,
connect with local food and volunteer-related agencies to foster partnerships, lead work parties or workshops, lead youth activities, grant writing and provide healthy food tastings in our outdoor kitchen and at food banks (specific responsibilities will vary by interest and skill level).
Qualifications
Type:
Internship
Degree:
No degree required
Education Requirements:
None
Experience Required:
Garden knowledge helpful, but not required.
Salary:
Unpaid
Special Requirements:
Self-motivated, likes people, interested in organic
food and social justice. Individual goals will be set regarding specific internship outcomes.
Dates:
TBD
Internships can satisfy some university credits (with department approval), help individuals gain valuable work experience, and widen networking circles by actively engaging in the community. All the while, interning for Produce for the People allows individuals to feel good about their work as they give back and improve their community.