Join YAP! in Bennington

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YOUTH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY [Ages 16-24]
“Summer Work & Learn” Program/Youth Agriculture Project (YAP!)

Crew Worker: Bennington

Crew workers learn to work together as a team in the Bennington area on several food gardens, at the farmers’ market, and on service projects within the community. Workers will learn various skills through participation in this job including:
Growing vegetables, herbs, and flowers
Working with tools
Financial management, entrepreneurial & customer service skills
Job skills, personal skills, communication, public speaking, working in a team

Specific Responsibilities

Complete work projects as explained by the crew leaders
Run a Farmers’ Market
Mentor to young children in gardening programs
Work as a team with your crew, being respectful of your leader
Be able to work independently
Participate in meetings and workshops
Participate in feedback sessions with your crew
Complete service projects in the community

Schedule

Bennington Program runs from July 2 through August 23, 2018, four days/week.
Work days are Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday
The work commitment is approximately 26 hours/week.
Daily hours are tentatively scheduled for 9:30-4:00.
Pay is $10.50/hour for crew members who meet Department of Labor criteria.
You must be 16-24 years old.

Expectations

Be respectful to the public at the gardens and farmers’ market
Behave appropriately, especially when working with younger people
Follow the safety rules and guidelines
Participate fully in workshops and activities geared at the social and personal development of you and your crew members. Be honest and respectful during sensitive conversations
This is a non-smoking environment

APPLICATIONS: Download a YAP! Bennington Application

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