Apprenticeship and Willing Workers Application

The information you supply on this form will be available to all of the farmers participating in our Apprenticeship and Willing Workers program. Be as specific and honest in your application as you can, to give the farmer an accurate and complete picture of your interests, experiences, and background. We are happy to answer questions about the program: 802-434-4122 or info@nofavt.org

Definitions

NOFA-VT uses the following definitions to clarify the difference between an apprentice and willing worker:

An Apprenticeship is an educational opportunity with some structured learning time, where apprentices are explained the ‘whys’ and not just the ‘hows; of the work to be done, and are generally given a diversified learning experience which enables then to learn with a demonstrated depth of skill.
A Willing Worker is engaged in farm work with less emphasis on the educational component. They are generally paid by the hour and the focus of education is more to perform the daily tasks than to provide a deeper understanding of farming.

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Name
Address
City
State
Zip
Phone
Best Time To Be Reached
Email
Sex	Male / Female
Age
I'm Seeking	(click here to see definitions)
Desired Start Date
Desired End Date
Available for Fall Harvest	Yes / No
Available for Winter Work	Yes / No
Room & Board
Are you a smoker	Yes / No
Are you vegetarian	Yes / No
1. NOFA-VT defines an apprenticeship as “an educational opportunity with some structured learning time. Apprentices are explained the “whys” and not just the “hows”, and are generally given a diversified learning experience which enables them to leave with a demonstrated depth of skill.” Willing Workers are not provided with the same kind of structured learning. Why are you seeking an apprenticeship or work opportunity on an organic farm in Vermont?

2. Name three skills that make you a desirable addition to an organic farm team (Talk about how you acquired them and how they apply to the farm experience).

3. What do you hope to take away from an experience working on an organic farm? Name three things you hope to have deep learning in over the course of the season.

4. Name an experience that changed the course of your life (Please feel free to describe the situation and the people who made it happen).

5. Provide a brief summary of your work experience within the past 5-8 years.

6. What is your relationship with physical labor (are you in shape, have you done manual labor before, etc.)?

7. If you have any medical issues and feel comfortable stating them, please provide the information below. If you do not feel comfortable stating a medical issue, would you be willing to talk with your host farmer about them, so that they can work out a safety or back-up plan with you?

8. Please state the name, relationship, phone number or email address of people who can serve as a reference for you. They can include individuals whom you have worked, studied, or lived with within the past few years.