Gould Farm employs a community-centered, work-based therapeutic approach that delivers structure, fosters community engagement, and provides clinical support for our guests, who stay at Gould Farm for an average of 9 – 12 months.
Website: https://www.gouldfarm.org/
Job Descriptions
Nestled within 700 acres of picturesque New England pastures and woodlands, Gould Farm stands as a respected institution since its founding in 1913, committed to pioneering psychiatric rehabilitation in a welcoming, open setting. We invite you to join our therapeutic community, where our primary tenet is a belief in the innate value and potential of every guest who comes here for mental health treatment.
Gould Farm employs a community-centered, work-based therapeutic approach that delivers structure, fosters community engagement, and provides clinical support for our guests, who stay at Gould Farm for an average of 9 – 12 months.
Duties and responsibilities:
As a full-time volunteer, you will assume roles on one or a few of our 7 work teams. You role supporting our guests will include participating fully in activities such as milk pasteurization, animal husbandry, artisanal cheese-making, vegetable gardening, tending compost, maintaining woodland trails, helping with campus upkeep, preparing meals in the kitchen, baking pastries in our bakery, or serving the public at Roadside, our community café. Additionally, volunteers may opt to be part of our residential team, providing crucial assistance to guests in daily living skills, engaging in recreational activities, and ensuring overnight supervision.
With guidance from a personal staff mentor, regular bimonthly meetings with the volunteer support team, and access to ongoing training, you will work closely with our guests, offering leadership, emotional support, and serving as a positive role model as they embark on their path to recovery. A year-long commitment as a volunteer at Gould Farm serves as an exceptional foundation for those considering a career in the field of human services.
Requirements:
We seek individuals aged 21 and above who exemplify flexibility, emotional and physical well-being, mature judgment, strong communication skills, warmth, a genuine interest in communal living, a proven work history, and a valid driver’s license.
We invite you to become a part of our dedicated community where you will not only transform the lives of our guests but also discover the profound impact it has on your own life’s journey.