VOLUNTEER STAFF UPG’s Volunteer Staff are the beating heart of our organization. They bring energy, curiosity and dedication to the community and nature.
Training is provided, mostly on-the-job. All UPG projects are in Miami-Dade County (specialist activities may take place at home, on campus, or other sites depending on the project).
If you have what it takes, you can join UPG’s amazing, dedicated Volunteer Staff. There are several different levels of commitment. Which is right for you?
++++++++++ INTERN While other students just study, Interns are working in their field building skills, experience, and resume fodder that will set them apart from the pack.
Commitment * 500 hours of service * Usually an average of 10+ hours every week for a year * Alternative schedules (intensive service in the summer, TL service during school year) are possible
You will spend about 1/3 of your time in the field serving as a Team Leader, and 2/3 on your Specialty. The Specialty is unique to each Intern, and is structured to build the Intern’s career while fulfilling UPG priorities. It is based on the confluence of what UPG needs, and your personal career objectives, interests, schedule, area where you live, transportation, and other factors.
Specialties include: Web Developer/Admin, Video Production and Photography, Communication/Social Media, Sculptor/Arts, Graphic Design, Gardening, Permaculture, Food Forest, Nursery, Composting, Worm Composting, Education, Seed Bank, Health & Nutrition, Urban Forestry, Butterflies, Coastal Resilience, Bike/Nature Trail, Mapping/GIS/LiDAR, Infrastructure Installation / Maintenance, Recruiting, Camus Organizer, Admin, President’s Right Hand, Urban Planning & Policy, Park & Facility Design, Research & Development – Organic Stewardship, and more!
Interns generally range from Associates to Masters students, but may include very motivated HS Students. We can offer an Internship to almost any major. Some Interns choose a track which leads to Management.
A UPG Internship is also ideal for: * recent grads seeking experience in their fields * those who want to make career change
Ages: High School, College and recent graduates.
If you are interested in such an opportunity, send us an e-mail. You will be provided with an overview of the program, and sample job descriptions. To: [email protected] Subject: Intern Inquiry
++++++++++ SUMMER INTERN Summer Interns While other students just study, Interns are working in their field building skills, experience, and resume fodder that will set them apart from the pack. Make a commitment to serve 500 hours (most often an average of 10+ hours every week for a year).
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TEAM LEADER Make a monthly commitment to serve at one of UPG’s Locations on a weekly basis, about 3-4 hours per week. This adds up to 140+ hours per year.
You will make a huge difference, allowing us to make progress on our Urban Agriculture, Urban Forestry, and Nursery projects. We train you, and you train the Casual Volunteers. We guarantee that you will change the world, and be able to see the change.
Ages: High School, College and older.
If you are interested in such an opportunity, send us an e-mail. To: [email protected] Subject: Team Leader Inquiry
++++++++++ STAFFER Community members serve in many important roles. Some are filled by Interns.
AREA STEWARD Take ownership of a geographical area at one of UPG’s Locations. Schedule a routine work-day. Manage Volunteers. Protect Native Habitat and UPG Plantings from Destructive Exotics, Erosion, and other problems. This position requires substantial commitment and training.
NURSERY MANAGER Take ownership of a UPG Nursery. Schedule a routine work-day. Manage Volunteers. Grow the Native and Edible plants required by UPG projects. This position requires substantial commitment and training.
COORDINATOR Work with the community to engage Volunteers, arrange resources and scheduling of Garden Building projects, do education and recruiting. Supervise Volunteers. Assist with Nursery projects as needed. This position requires substantial commitment and training.
SPECIALIST Work in your field of expertise. We need professionals to train and mentor Interns, and to oversee their work.
MENTOR Guide a UPG Intern in his professional development, and supervise his UPG projects for maximum impact.
If you are interested in such an opportunity, send us an e-mail. To: [email protected] Subject: Staffer Inquiry
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