Internships & Volunteering

ROOTED: A Multi-Generational Series
Ten public workshops (internships for teens, open classes for adults) in agroecology, ecological literacy, and place-based learning, open to teens and adults across the community. Check out our slide show for details about the classes!

Rooted offers teens and adults the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of sustainable agriculture, food security, and community advocacy. Participants work alongside local farmers, educators, and nonprofit developers, learning regenerative agriculture practices, the principles of environmentally sustainable food production, feeding and nourishing the community, and event planning/public speaking. Designed for high schoolers (and older) with an interest in growing food in a way that heals the planet, this internship and volunteer program provides invaluable skills for future careers, enhances college applications, and develops professional experience in agriculture, while also fulfilling high school volunteer requirements.

Skills and Experiences Offered

• Agriculture and Sustainable Farming: Learn environmentally sustainable food production and regenerative agriculture techniques.

• Workplace Skills: Gain professional experience through fieldwork and responsibilities related to soil health, water conservation, and food production.

• Community Engagement: Collaborate with local nonprofits and farms, experiencing a variety of nonprofit infrastructure and management challenges, learn to plan community events, harvest and donate food to local food banks.

• Resume Building: Enhance your resume and college applications with hands-on skills in a growing, environmentally vital sector.

Application Process
Interested students fill out an application or reach out directly to the Regenerative Education Alliance at mb@regenerativeeducationalliance.org. We will be in touch with you to set up an interview within a week of filling out your application.

By participating in this internship, participants will engage deeply with the Petaluma community, learn diverse agricultural practices, and contribute to food systems that benefit both people and the planet.

Hungry for even more info? Check out our slide show.