Work With Us
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Location: 535 Durham Regional Road 13, Sunderland, ON, Canada
Do you love the feeling of getting your hands in the soil, working with a team, feeding your community and contributing to a sustainable way of life? Do you want to take your love of gardening to the next level? Wheelbarrow Farm is looking to hire one farm worker this coming growing season.
The position is partially funded by the Youth Employment and Skill Program of Agriculture and Agri-food Canada. Successful applicants will need to meet these specific requirements to be eligible for the role;
- Under 30 years of age,
- A Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada or a status refugee,
- Must not have been previously employed in a Youth Employment and Skills Program funded position.
Priority will be given to candidates facing barriers to employment including;
- Indigenous youth,
- Racialized youth,
- Immigrated to Canada within the last 5 years,
- 2SLGBTQQIA+,
- Living in a low income household,
- Is a single parent,
- Early leaver of high school.
Volunteer
We offer volunteer opportunities through the WWOOF Canada program. We also offer volunteer opportunities without participating in the WWOOF program.
Volunteering at Wheelbarrow Farm typically involves committing to a minimum 2 week stay at the farm. During your stay, you will live and work alongside the farmers, managers and apprentices. We offer a private room or cabin and food is provided. You are expected to work 6 hours/day, 5 days a week.
Day volunteering is also an option during the summer months. While we encourage a longer commitment (as some training will be required in advance) we can arrange for you to come up for the day only, throughout the season. We also have public volunteer days during the growing season. Please contact us with your availability and interest, we appreciate all helping hands.
Join our lively crew of young farmers excited about creating a sustainable and restorative agriculture!