The work exchange and apprenticeship opportunities at Earthaven are by arrangement with various members who are working on their site development, buildings, businesses, or gardens. (At this time, Earthaven does not have apprenticeships or internships sponsored by the community).
Work exchange and apprentice/intern positions are arranged privately between the member and the worker. Workers are part of Earthaven's New Roots program, which includes orientations, regular check-ins, and other activities for support and accountability.
Below are some of the positions currently available at Earthaven. If you are interested in one of these opportunities, please contact the host directly.
Position
Sustainable Building and Integrated Farm Systems Internship,
2008-2009, 6-month minimum.
Description
Educational work may include: passive solar construction using renewable energy and local materials; rotational grazing management; logging and lumber processing; landscaping/organic gardening; biofuel station; aquaculture pond; permanent greenhouse construction.
Details. See Gateway Site Plan.
Host Offers
oFood: Full food stipend at Hut Hamlet oAccommodations: Housing provided oEarthaven fees: Payment of all residency fees oEducation: Skill-building work oOther: Wages for labor above 30 per week
You Provide
oWeekly hours for host: 30 labor hours/week o Weekly hours for Earthaven: 4 oMoney/Fees/Food costs: None oOther: work ethic, responsibility, attention to detail, desire to learn.
Contact
Brian Love,
or call (828) 669-8464.
Position
Permaculture at Useful Plants Nursery Apprenticeship
Description
We are a permaculture-based nursery growing bioregional edible and medicinal plants. We have already filled the apprenticeship position for Spring 2009, but are always looking for enthusiastic people who want to learn more about the world of plants. We will have plenty of opportunities for folks to help out in the upcoming year. Please contact us to inquire about work parties and future positions.
Host Offers
oFood: $120 month stipend oAccommodations: Housing provided oEarthaven fees: Not included oEducation: Learning about plant physiology, biology, and characteristics from Chuck Marsh, and about developing green business practices from Bruce Johnston. oSkill-building work: Organic plant growing and production; installation and development of some plant nursery infrastructure (greenhouses, potting systems, etc.) oWorkshops: Free attendance to all workshops and classes at which either Bruce or Chuck Marsh is a teacher.
You Provide
oWeekly hours for host: 20–25 hours/week o Weekly hours for Earthaven: 4 oMoney/Fees/Food costs: Cover additional food costs over $120 stipend (estimated $80-$110/month); Cover own Earthaven fees (estimated $30-$50/month).
Southeast Wise Women Apprenticeships, See website for 2009 dates; 3-month minimum.
Description
Apprenticeship with Corinna Wood, “mother” of Southeast Wise Women and Red Moon Herbs, and one of the early members and leaders at Earthaven. Experience life at an emerging ecovillage and deepen your trust for the wisdom of the Earth and your own body. Open to women or couples.
Host Offers
oAccommodations: Rustic accommodations, or camping oEarthaven fees: Payment of all residency fees oEducation: Classes in herbal medicine and women’s health. Skill-building work, including physical projects, class support, childcare, gardening, etc.
You Provide
oWeekly hours for host: 28 hours/week o Weekly hours for Earthaven: 4 oMoney/Fees/Food costs: Cover your own food costs. No fees.
Medicine Wheel Permaculture Work Exchange, two-month minimum
Description
Medicine Wheel Cooperative is looking for people who
~have Permaculture training,
~have a passionate desire to be part of creating a regenerative culture,
~have good health, physical strength, and emotional maturity, ~like varied work and variable work schedules,
~are self-motivating and able to finish projects with little supervision
Host Offers
o Food: Not included (see below) oAccommodations: A room in Medicine Wheel House, or camping if preferred. Amenities include use of Medicine Wheel House common spaces and facilities. oEarthaven fees: Not included oEducation: Opportunity to live and work in a developing Permaculture demonstration site. Informal education from experienced permaculturists accompanying every project
You Provide
oWeekly hours for host: 12-15 hours/week, plus participation in preparation and cleaning for group meals
o Weekly hours for Earthaven: 4 o Earthaven fees: $25 fee, plus $30/month (and $15/month if you have a car) oFood costs: Fee of $215/month covers all food needs
Contact
Contact Melissa Lemoing,
or call Lyndon Felps at (828) 669-0027.
If you are interested in a position listed above, please contact the host directly.
There are occasionally other Earthaven members open to taking work exchangers, in addition to those listed above. If you would like for us to put the word out to Earthaven members, please email us the information listed below, by using this form or the following email link:
Information about yourself and your skills,
interests, and experience
The type of work you are interested in doing
The time period you would be available
References (not required, but useful)
The information will be distributed to the Earthaven members' listserv of Earthaven, and
if someone is interested in you, they will contact you directly.
