Volunteer Program
Once you have taken a course at Roots School you are eligible to come back to that course as a Volunteer. Coming back to a class you have already taken offers you the opportunity to focus on what you may have missed or seek further instruction for questions you have run into while practicing at home. Coming back into a focused learning community has inspiring influences on us all and volunteering can serve as a link back to your initial experience of learning. As a volunteer you will gain the experience of helping students new to the information and skills. Often times it is in helping others that key questions of our own are answered
Volunteers help with the logistical aspects of the school and their work is extremely varied, from helping us to get students settled with parking and camping to helping prepare for demonstrations, and help with meals. When not helping out, volunteers are responsible only for their education.
If you are interested in volunteering for a course you have already taken, please contact us soon, as we can only accept two or three volunteers per class. Please only apply if you enjoy working hard to support others as the learn and experience.
For more information or to apply to volunteer, Contact Nick
Internship Program
In the spring of 2009 Roots School will be offering its first Internship Program for students who wish to push the skills and their potential in an intensive four month position. During this time interns will live on site at the Ridge, work alongside instructors and volunteers, participate in all courses, receive mentoring hours from instructors, and build their connection to the natural world through study.
We will be accepting two individuals for the positions with applications due by April 1st.
Dates: May 20th 2009-August 25th 2009
Off Dates:
June 3-9, 17-18, 24-25
July 3-5, 21
August 3
Prerequisites:
- Any Two Roots Courses
- Volunteer at least one Roots Course
- Strong personal drive to learn
- Desire to work hard and meet challenges
Intern Roles
Interns responsibilities will span many areas of Roots operations. In times between courses interns will assist with maintaining and improving the facilities by building trails and working on various stewardship and permaculture projects(no mowing). Before, during, and after courses interns help in the kitchen, help instructors prepare course materials and exercises, help students during workshop time and help orchestrate the various needs and jobs needed to run our courses. On occasion interns will help in the office or with errands in town. Interns will be expected to meet these roles to the best of their ability and be flexible and ready to learn new skills pertaining to their roles.
In return for your hard work and time...
It is our goal to compensate interns fairly for the sacrifice of their time and work. Throughout their stay on the Ridge interns will have access to our facilities and resources, to be complimented by an hour of mentoring time from each instructor, each week. Interns will work together with instructors and individually to plan and choose which aspects of their education they emphasize. During off time interns are welcome to stay at the Ridge and to further and test their skills.
Interns also receive:
- $1600 credit to any Roots Courses
- Once you have worked a course as an intern you may return as a student to that course for 50% off.
Living at Roots
The Ridge is an amazing place to live, and walking the trails, drinking from the springs, and experiencing the wildlife here is a privilege we work hard to respect. While living on the land interns will provide their own shelter, either by tent, tarp, or building a shelter in their off time. During classes food will be provided by the school. During the off times interns will have access to the outdoor kitchen, food storage, and basic staples such as rice, beans, pasta, and oatmeal, as well as occasional garden help to be translated into fresh vegetables. In addition to this interns will receive a $100 monthly food stipend.
How to apply...
In order to apply for the internship program please download the application form and send it back to us or contact us and we will send you an application to fill out and return. After we receive your application we will contact you for an interview. Remember, there are only two positions available for the summer of 2009, and applications are due by April 1st.
