Community Nursery Youth Apprenticeship
Are you 15-18 years of age?
Do you like plants?
Are you interested in building healthier communities?
If so, the Community Nursery Apprenticeship is for you!!!
The Environmental Youth Alliance is looking for 4 youth between 15 – 18 years of age to participate in our Community Nursery this Spring. The Community Nursery is a project to distribute low cost food plants and seeds to residents to improve the social and ecological health of our neighbourhoods. This year we hope to distribute 3000-4000 vegetable starts to people and communities who can use them.
Program Details: 12 weeks long, March 22nd – June 13th; 5 hours/week – 2 on a weekday evening, 3 on the weekend; apprentices will receive $200 at the middle of the apprenticeship and another $200 at completion; hours can be used to satisfy community service requirements for high school graduation; weekly training workshops will be given in topics including (but not limited to): soil, seed and plant health, community engagement, bee keeping, permaculture design, composting, and pest management.
To apply for an apprenticeship please submit your resume and cover letter to Matthew Kemshaw by February 28th. Your cover letter should explain why you want to be involved with the Community Nursery and what you hope to gain from the apprenticeship. You can email or drop off your application to:
Matthew Kemshaw
Community Nursery Coordinator
matthewk@eya.ca
604.689.4446
EYA Office
#517-119 W Pender St, V6B 1S5
The Environmental Youth Alliance is a Vancouver, BC, Canada-based youth driven non-profit organization dedicated to the health of our urban environment, our planet and the well-being of its people.
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