2024 Internship Application Form

We value your decision to explore small-scale farming and herbal medicine and are looking forward to your participation with us.

In return for 25 hours of field work per week we can offer you a private room with full board; no fees and no wages; work trade for accommodation and meals. Learning opportunities are provided, informal tutorials and guided study.

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Work Reference *Please provide the name phone number and email of a past employer or work-trade provider and the position you held.

For which session(s) are you applying *Spring Session (March 18th – May 24th)Fall Session (September 21st – Oct. 31st)

What are your preferred start & end dates? (We prefer a 4-week stay minimum.)

Tell us a bit about yourself:Please tell us about yourself (as much detail as you think is appropriate): where do you come from, what education and practical work experience do you have, do you have specific experience related to gardening, herbal medicine, or small-scale farming?

Skills / Experience / AssetsDo you have particular skills or knowledge that you could contribute ? Any relevant training you may have: baking, fermenting, landscaping, social media, anything digital, wood working, construction, bicycle repair, automotive, Food Safe, First Aid, etc.

Desired Learning Goals / ExpectationsWhat are your goals in becoming a farm and botanic garden intern ? How do you see yourself using the information afterwards ? How do you think you will adapt to living with different people in a new and unknown rural environment?

AgreementsI have read and understood the agreements and house rules and commit to abide by them at all times.I am committed to staying for the duration of time stated above. If I feel there are conditions which will prevent this; I agree to meet with the farmers to discuss these immediately.I am a non-smokerI am comfortable with the vegetarian diet on the farmI have no significant physical or mental impediments to engaging in outdoors field workI agree to abide by any health and safety guidelines required by Innisfree Farm, Health Canada, the BC Public health Officer and Workers Compensation BoardI agree to an application fee of $100. This will hold my place on the internship and shall be returned to me in full on my departure. I understand that should I choose to leave before my expected end date, I may forfeit this deposit.Please read the “Agreements and House Rules” below. If you have any questions or concerns, please direct these to innisfreefarmbc@gmail.com before submitting your application.

Photographic Release and Waiver *I release Innisfree Farm, its owners, employees, and agents from liability for any injuries or damages sustained during the program. I affirm my physical fitness for the activities involved and agree to follow safety instructions.I grant Innisfree Farm permission to use any photographs or videos taken during the program for promotional purposes without compensation.I acknowledge and accept the terms of participating in the Internship Program at Innisfree Farm. I understand the inherent risks involved, including physical exertion, exposure to weather conditions, and contact with animals.

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Agreements & House Rules

We are a non-smoking site – this includes cannabis and use of e-cigarettes.
We do not eat meat and do not serve meat. Our diet is high in veggies, legumes and fruit, and low in dairy and grain. We do eat nuts and wheat as well as eggs, dairy and occasionally fish.
Please note that we cannot necessarily accommodate other restricted or specialized diet needs.

Visitors & Pets

Overnight visitors are not allowed unless expressed permission is given by the property owners ahead of time. Day visitors are welcome on your days off only.
Sorry, but we cannot accomodate any furry loved ones at this time

Responsibilities of Interns

Interns are expected to complete 25 hours of work a week in exchange for full room and board. During your stay you may be asked to do a variety of tasks that may include greenhouse work, field and office work, animal husbandry, nursery crops, etc. Expect the work to be physically and mentally demanding and the conditions to vary. While you will not be pushed beyond your physical ability, we expect that you enter this experience in good overall health.
Once accepted as an intern we ask you to pay a $100 deposit which will be returned to you on your departure. To provide a quality experience, we limit the number of interns we accept each year. In return, we ask you to do your very best to complete your entire internship. If you decide to leave early for any reason, this deposit may be retained.

3636 Trent Road, Courtenay BC, Canada V9N 9R4
(250) 336 8768
innisfreefarmbc@gmail.com

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