Summer/Fall Internship at the Franciscan Center of Baltimore

Track the Impact of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Shares on Economically Disadvantaged Populations at the Franciscan Center

The Franciscan Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing emergency assistance and supportive outreach to persons who are economically disadvantaged in an effort to assist them in realizing their self-worth and dignity as people of God.

The Franciscan Center is looking for a volunteer intern to assist with a CSA project in collaboration with the United Way of Central Maryland, University of Maryland Extension, and JHU’s Center for a Livable Future that focuses on the correlation between economically disadvantaged people and their desire for a healthier lifestyle. The intern will interview, track, and instruct participants who receive weekly CSA “shares” of fresh produce throughout the duration of the growing season (May through November 2013). The intern will provide administrative assistance to the Project Coordinator. Through weekly questionnaires, the student will collect data and measure the progress of every participant.

This internship requires a commitment of six to ten hours per week beginning in May and continuing through the summer semester with the possibility of extending through the fall semester. Interest in social services and/or healthy food initiatives required.

When applying, include a copy of your resume, cover letter and available times to discuss the project. Contact Christian Metzger at info@franciscancenterbaltimore.org  to apply with “Fresh Harvest Internship” and your name in the subject line.