Please e-mail the contact person listed in each internship description to see if positions are currently available.
Host: The Culture Co-Op
Possible Internship(s): Inequalities in Agriculture
Point Person: Sandy Holman
Website: http://www.cultureco-op.com/
Description: “To promote understanding and respect for diversity, cultural competency, reading, and education for all”
“We all have a heritage campaign”
For internships, contact sandy@cultureco-op.com
Host: Yerba Buena Farms
Possible Internship(s): Inequalities in Agriculture
Point Person: Agape Adams
Website: http://yerbabuenafarmjamaica.com/2012/07/28/partners-of-the-americas-farmer-to-farmer-blog-features-our-project/
Description: “We are a family
farm on the north coast of Jamaica, West Indies. We strive for a
modern-day Rasta lifestyle that is vegan, organic, compassionate and
connected to the spirit of nature. Herbal medicine, tropical essential
oils, organic farming, heirloom seed growing and distribution, and
homeschooling are some of our methods for living a simple, healthy
life. We enjoy beekeeping, soap making, mushroom growing and natural
building – all are part of the beautiful crazy-quilt of our life
here. Our mission is to take part in and promote economically and
environmentally sustainable agriculture, both here on our lovely island
and around the world.”
2 internship possibilities: Beekeeping & Natural Pesticides/Essential Oils
For internships, go to http://yerbabuenafarmjamaica.com/internships/
Host: USDA NRCS
Possible Internship(s): Earth Team Member
Point Person: Rebecca Challender
Website: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/site/national/home/
Description: “NRCS is an agency committed to “helping people
help the land”—our mission is to provide resources to farmers and
landowners to aid them with conservation. Ensuring productive lands in
harmony with a healthy environment is our priority. With operations in
the United States, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Guam, our agency
touches the lives of a diverse range of individuals.”
“Conserving
our natural resources is not a one-person job. The farmers and private
landowners of this country cannot do it alone, nor can the government.
We must all work together to help make sure that our land is sustainable
for generations to come.”
For internships, get involved with our volunteer
program, The Earth Team, to help make a difference in the conservation
effort. In 2010, we had over 29,000 volunteers dedicate themselves to
helping our mission. Our Earth Team members get the opportunity to work
side-by-side with farmers and ranchers to identify natural resource
concerns, and are able to develop unique conservation plans for
restoring and protecting resources. Anyone 14 years or older can become a
volunteer. We offer volunteer positions for both full and part-time. If
you are interested in becoming a part of our mission, feel free to
visit our
volunteer page for more information.”
Host: The Green Maven Garden
Possible Internship(s):
Point Person: Tari Blalock
Website: https://communitygarden.org/find-a-garden/gardens/the-green-mavens-community-garden/
Description: “A neighborhood garden in conjunction with the
American Community Gardening Association (ACGA) located in Hesperia, CA,
that works to share the natural harvest with community
members.”
“Every child deserves a healthy
and nutritional daily meal plan – it is up to us as communities,
parents, and guardians to ensure they get the best that nature has to
offer them by growing fruits and vegetables ourselves and teaching our
children how to grow them,
too.”
For internships, contact green.maven@yahoo.com
Host: GPIUS and ISA Japan
Possible Internship(s): Intern with Japan Empowerment Program
Point Person: Tim Prewett
Website: http://lookatlasse.com/gpiusnet/internship-in-japan/
Description: “Empowering today’s youth to thrive in a global
world. We inspire and educate our students to be better prepared for
the challenges of Globalization.”
“The GPI US
Internship is a full-time, four-week non-salary summer position. Interns
will be sent to various cities throughout Japan and serve as group
leaders for Empowerment Program GPI US and ISA conduct at high schools
and other educational institutions. We hope to recruit interns who can
inspire students to pursue their own goals and aspirations.”
Internships
are available in three forms: standard, for women, and STEM. For
internships, apply online. For more information contact 530.949.9884 or
tim@gpius.net and ask for Tim Prewett
Host: Backpack Farm (BPF)
Possible Internship(s): Secretary and Website Services Intern, Distributor Intern
Point Person: Rachel Zedeck
Website: http://backpackfarm.com/index
Description: “Africans Feeding Africa.”
“Poverty alleviation with the power of green farming.”
“BPF partners are all leading technical experts in the Kenya
agriculture and manugacturing sectors representing the project team’s
commitment to investing in local capacity and social enterprise ‘to make
money doing good.’”
For internships, contact Rachel Zedeck at grow@backpackfarm.com
Host: Ubuntu Green
Possible Internship(s): Urban Garden Intern (they are only accepting volunteers, but for SA&FS it can count as an internship)
Point Person: Jeanette Lim, jeanette@ubuntugreen.org, 916.669.0671
Website: http://www.ubuntugreen.org/index.htm
Description: “Ubuntu Green is a 501©3 nonprofit
organization based in Sacramento, committed to promoting healthy,
sustainable, and equitable communities through advocacy, education,
community development, and empowerment.”
“Ubuntu is
the ethic or humanist philosophy emphasizing community, sharing, and
generosity. The concept of Ubuntu is used in the political sphere to
emphasize the need for unity or consensus in decision-making, as well as
the need for a suitably humanitarian ethic to inform those decisions.
The word has its origin in the Bantu languages of Southern African and
is traditional African concept.”
“Ubuntu Green is
supported in part by “The California Endowment,” “The California
Wellness Foundation,” “The W.K. Kellogg Foundation,” and by “UC Davis.”
For internships, contact volunteer@ubuntugreen.org, 916.669.0671
Host: City of Davis Public Works Department
Possible Internship(s): Water Conservation Intern
Point Person: Jennifer Gilbert, Conservation Coordinator
Website: http://water.cityofdavis.org/
Description: “Volunteer Water Conservation Interns will: Assist Parks Department with water conservation strategies through irrigation management for City parks and greenbelts.
Qualifications:
A knowledge of irrigation systems and water conservation policies,
basic computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Access & Excel,
possession of a valid California driver’s license and auto insurance,
and capability to lift 25 lbs. Candidates who have taken plant
horticulture, soil science or hydrology preferred.
For internships, apply for this position online via the City of Davis Volunteer webpage. Click “Apply” on the Public Works Volunteer page. Here is a direct link: http://bit.ly/1bxcHuM.
Applicants will need to set up an account with NeoGov in order to
apply for any City of Davis position. Fill out the online application
form. Under “Supplemental Questions,” please use one of the text boxes
to type in “Water Conservation Intern Position.” Please include a
resume.
If you are having trouble setting up an account, the online application guide can assist you: https://www.governmentjobs.com/AgencyInstructions.cfm?&topheader=davis