Project Sponsor: Janus Youth Programs - Village Gardens http://www.janusyouth.org/what-we-do/urban-agriculture-services.php 

NWSA Mission: This position is in partnership with the Northwest Service Academy (NWSA), an AmeriCorps program of ESD112. NWSA’s mission is: To preserve and restore the natural environment, and to develop community leaders through service and community partnerships. http://www.nwserviceacademy.org .

Project Location: 8602 North Swift Way, Apartment #120, Portland, OR 97203 AND Howell Territorial Park, Sauvie Island, 15 miles northwest of Portland, OR. 

Position Summary: The Farm and Youth Program Facilitator will serve in partnership with the Farm and Youth Program Supervisor to provide training and leadership to Food Works, Village Gardens’ entrepreneurial youth farm program. The ten Food Works Crew members are between 14 and 21 years old, live in the St. Johns Woods, New Columbia and/or Tamaracks affordable housing communities and have diverse cultural, ethnic, and racial identities. While working with the Farm and Youth Program Supervisor, the Member will develop and lead activities that support the youth to operate their entrepreneurial organic farm business, mentor children in the local gardens and distribute food to their neighborhood. The Member will support and coach youth to develop life skills, leadership skills and become prepared to secure improved employment. The Member will also network in the community with potential skills trainers and future employers. Primary goals can be summarized as 1) prepare for and lead skills trainings with Food Works Crew and Crew Leaders (50%); 2) assist with farm work, program planning, documentation and materials acquisition (20%); 3) network with potential employers and skills trainers (20%); and 4) volunteer group coordination (10%). 

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