The Cultivate Hope Youth Development Program is a paid opportunity for high-school-age students to develop and hone various skills in preparation for life beyond the classroom through two routes: Seed Crew and Root Crew. These two groups grow produce on our urban farm and sells at farmers markets, participate in team-building and communication exercises, make prepared foods for market, and learn about their community through guest speakers and field trips. Upon completion, students have a better understanding about health and nutrition, food systems, sales, teamwork, sustainable farm practices, environmental awareness, and how they can have a positive impact on the world around them.
- Seed Crew
- 8-week summer session, June 27-Aug. 18, 2022
- 20 hours per week, 9 am-2 pm, Monday through Thursday
- Wages are $9.00 per hour
- Applicants must be at least 14 years old and no older than 18 years old as of April 4, 2022
- Root Crew
- Works beyond summer Seed Crew session with complete involvement in the farm growing season starting in spring, and working through fall
- In addition to working during the summer session, Root Crew can choose an additional spring or fall session:
- 10-week spring session, April 6-June 2, Wednesday/Thursday, 3:30-7 pm
- 8-week fall session, Aug. 24-Oct. 13, Wednesday/Thursday, 3:30-7 pm
- Wages are $10.00 per hour
- Applicants must be at least 14 years old and no older than 18 years old as of April 4, 2022
Applications for both Seed Crew and Root Crew are accepted year-round. Completed applications can be submitted via email to Matt McGrane at mattm@hub25.org, or by mail to Matt McGrane, c/o Matthew 25, 201 Third Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.
Click here to download the application.
Contact Matt McGrane at mattm@hub25.org if you have any questions about this opportunity or the application process. Thank you!