Summer 2024 Intern Program
June 18-July 30
(We do not meet the week of July 4)
*** STUDENTS ***
Learn to plant, cultivate, harvest, and package organic fruits & vegetables at the Noyo Food Forest Learning Garden on the Fort Bragg High School campus. The six-week Summer Internship Program is an opportunity for middle and high school students to learn about sustainable gardening, gain valuable job experience, and explore our local food system.
The SUMMER 2024 Internship is a paid opportunity!
Earn:
- A stipend of $600
- 1 unit of College Credit (optional)
- FBUSD Community Service Hours
When can I apply?
Apply NOW!
Who is eligible to participate?
Students ages 12-17 are eligible to participate, and will be required to complete a CDE work permit (included in the application form). ALL students who live in and around the communities we serve are encouraged to participate.
How much will interns be paid?
Interns who complete the full program will be paid a stipend of $600 on completion.
What is the work like?
Every day is a little different. Interns participate in all areas of sustainable gardening – seeding, planting, weeding, composting, harvesting, etc. with a focus on our summer CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program.
What are the dates and schedule of program?
The intern program runs June 18-July 30. (We do not meet the week of July 4.)
We will meet 9 am – 12 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
What should interns wear for work?
Be ready to get dirty. We work in all weather, including rain. Dress comfortably, wear layers. Our classroom (The Shade House) is a covered but open-air/outdoor workspace. Please bring sunscreen and/or something to protect your face. Close-toed shoes are mandatory.
How does one apply?
Click here for our online application and CDE Form B1-1 (work permit). Applications will also be available in the Career Office at FBHS and at the Noyo Food Forest office. All applications are reviewed and students will participate in an interview process prior to placement.
Who do I contact with questions?
NFF Staff – admin@noyofoodforest.org
707-357-7680
If you have more questions, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re happy to answer any questions about this opportunity.
Some photos and quotes from past internship sessions….
From previous interns:
“For the past eight weeks we have been learning about plants, compost, and harvesting. I have had so much fun here, this is one of the most beautiful places on the coast. It is such a privilege to be here.” – Branden Myers
“Did you know that gardening boosts your immune system? Growing food to eat fuels your body with antioxidants, vitamins and proteins which strengthen your body’s response to illness! Working with soil also introduces friendly bacteria, which helps prepare for it you encounter pathogens.” – Lily Jung
“As an intern, I learned how to take care of tomato plants- by identifying and trimming side shoots off the plant, and training the plant to grow upwards, and picking the fruit as soon as it is ripe. I’ve grown to love the smell of a tomato greenhouse!” – Josephine Erickson
“During this internship I learned a lot about gardening and how this program worked. I really enjoyed working here and learning new things about the garden and the organization.” – Cintia Moreno
“I’ve learned how to prep beds. It’s pretty fun. You have to put mounds of dirt on each side, then even out the top layer, also you can’t forget to rake the pathways. After you are done it looks beautiful. We do this so we can plant in them.” – Olivia Triplett
Calabazitas ~ Ingredients: zucchini, 1 tomato, cheese, 1 onion, 1 jalapeno, cream, salt, oil. Steps: Cut tomato in slices, cut half a onion in slices. Heat pan with oil, add sliced tomatoes, onions & jalapeno (sliced in little squares). Let fry a little then put zucchini & let it steam for approx 15 mins, when soft, add cream & salt, stir and then add cheese until melted. Enjoy las calabazitas! – Recipe from Mireya Reyes Garcia
Summer 2020 Internship
Summer 2019 Intern Program Photos
Summer 2018 Intern Program Photos
Winter 2017/2018 Intern Program Photos
Please consider a tax deductible donation to The Learning Garden at Noyo Food Forest – All donations contribute to programming expenses. Thank you!
