Volunteer in West Virginia!
In West Virginia on the Gesundheit! Land, we will be seeking to fill a number of volunteer positions for the 2008 season, running April through October. While we try to have long-term volunteers, this is frequently not possible for people. This year we will try having one or two long-term key people in each role with shorter term people assisting where needed. Minimum commitment is one week. These are work-exchange positions. Gesundheit! provides housing, food, and learning opportunities in exchange for your work.. Expect to work a minimum of 35 hours per week. After January 1, 2008, we will be accepting volunteer applications for the following positions:
- Grounds Maintenance — mowing, weed whacking, and landscaping.
- Carpenters — some new construction, some renovation and reconstruction.
- Technology Maintenance — maintaining computers and upgrading network; maintaining audio/video equipment.
- Gardener and Assistant Organic Gardeners — positions for managers, apprentices and helpers in our organic garden.
- Kitchen Coordinator and Assistant Kitchen Coordinators — several positions to work in our natural foods kitchen and be part of the cook staff for large groups (about 1/3 of season). Kitchen coordinators also interface with Organic Garden staff and have ample opportunity to work in the garden.
- Housekeeping — organizing accommodations for groups and supervising cleaning projects. This is a hands-on position.
If you would like to have an application sent to you in early January 2008, for a Volunteer Position, please send an email of interest to: land_volunteer@patchadams.org
Use the word "volunteer" in the subject field.
Snail mail alternative is:
- I Wanna Volunteer!
- Gesundheit! Institute
- PO Box 268
- Hillsboro, WV 24946
Please include your email address if you have one.
Visitor Weekends
If you would like to know more about Gesundheit! on The Land and want an in-depth look, apply for one of our Volunteer Weekends. The Volunteer Weekend Program includes plenty of service work/play such as gardening, ecological restoration, building and grounds maintenance, as well as immersion in the Gesundheit! Vision of Love, Care, and Social Justice. The Weekends are filled on a first come, first served, application basis. Enrollment is limited. Patch, as usual, will be hard at work off-site and will not be in attendance at any of the events. 2008 Volunteer Weekends are:
- April 17-20
- May 15-18
- June 19-22
- August 28-31
- September 25-28
Enrollment in Visitor Weekends starts January, 2008. If you are interested
in attending one of our Visitor Weekends, contact us at: land_volunteer@patchadams.org
Use the word "Weekend" in the subject field.
Snail mail alternative is:
- Visitor Weekends
- Gesundheit! Institute
- PO Box 268
- Hillsboro, WV 24946
Please include your email address if you have one.
