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Goal of Program

This nine month program for young adults, ages 21-30, offers immersive experiences and education in small-scale regenerative agriculture, spiritual practice, Christian learning, entrepreneurship and leadership, and communal living. As a center for farm-based discipleship, we are working to catalyze a culture of Christianity grounded in the stewardship of Creation, and to equip a generation of young leaders able to start and steward institutions at the intersection of discipleship, ecology, justice and health. As a living laboratory, we integrate faith and ecology through immersive, hands-on experiences.

Type of Placement

Young adults will participate in the work of the farm, daily contemplative prayer, land based faith formation with the wider community, seasonal events, garlic planting and special events with national leaders. A course of readings, discussions with the farm’s co-founders, program staff, and guest facilitators will provide experiential learning in regenerative agriculture, justice and reconciliation, and Christian spiritual practice.

Service Area

West Michigan

Service Length

Plainsong Farm's program year will begin January 8, 2023 and end October 29, 2023

Program Size

4-6 volunteers

Requirements

21-30yrs of age, example of commitment to a longterm program such as high school diploma, AA degree, college degree, work experience etc.

Financial Arrangements

Stipend, Health Insurance, Completion Grant

Living Arrangements

Fellows will live in a shared apartment on site at the farm. Shared outdoor spaces with one another and with the wider communities of Plainsong Farm will enable the fellows to experience and extend hospitality. The farm is at hand as a space of sabbath refuge and reflection as well as weekday work. Due to generous support from our donors, this program is provided at no cost to participants. Housing, health insurance and fresh produce will be provided as well as a small stipend to cover incidental costs. The residential young adult fellowship is offered in cooperation with the Episcopal Service Corps.

Training

no training required

Application Deadline

rolling; program will begin January 8, 2023 and end October 29, 2023

Start Date