Our Workshop
Our workshop is a living breathing space. We are always dancing with the fluctuations of what the farm provides. We plant, process and produce all of our herbal products with the herbs we grow.
Many companies say they use things they grow, and then they fill their product with exotic oils, and manufactured ingredients.
We keep things simple. We don't use preservatives.
With our skincare, we always say,"If you can't eat it, don't put it on your skin."
Everything is made by hand in very small batches.
A unique opportunity to experience hands-on learning at an Urban Herb Farm and learn all aspects of a herbal products business.
You will be immersed in our unique culture and learn about our business strategy, structures and how community plays a central role.
This would be a great fit for someone enthusiastic and curious about herb farming, who wants to gain a better understanding of how to harness their healing properties for everyday use.
I have space for two apprentices per season.
About you:
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can commit to a regular schedule between May - December (3 month minimum)
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innately curious
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passionate about organic herb farming and medicine-making
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possess a sense of humour
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able to be part of a team and work independently
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can work on repetitive tasks, with a penchant for efficiency
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affinity for attention to detail, along with awareness of the bigger picture
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self motivated with a solution seeking attitude
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respond well to feedback
Expectations:
We are looking for an apprentice in production who can support the herbal apothecary business in the next stage of growth. You will be involved in all aspects of our herbal products business, including: plant care and harvesting, formulating, bottling, design and print of labeling, recording stock, supply ordering, accounting, communication, preparing orders, and website maintenance.
We will have two scheduled production days for a total of 10 hours per week. This is usually 2 x 5hr days - the schedule is during the day, and there is some flexibility regarding which day of the week we do this.
In addition to the operations of the herbal apothecary, you will be expected to attend a minimum of one of our 3 hour community garden sessions per week – which we offer to volunteers and people participating in our mentoring program. Working in the garden is an integral part of the puzzle. We seek an apprentice who is committed to cultivate relationships with the plant and people communities we tend to.
A bonus for us would be if you had skills and interest with photography, content creation/story telling.
Compensation:
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Invaluable experience
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Submerged learning opportunity
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Community supports
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1-1 mentoring with Maria
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Special Guest Workshops
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Invitation to special events
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No Fee for learning!
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20% off products
How to apply:
If you think you would excel at certain tasks, but not everything we outlined- we encourage you to still apply.
You can fill out the form below.
Please also send us an email to express your interest with a plentiful synopsis of yourself to mariasolakofski (at) gmail (dot) com and include:
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What are your goals with your learning and time here?
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What values and experiences will you share with us?
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Tell us about how you stay mentally and physically fit.
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Include your résume if you wish, but not at all necessary.
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Your guide, Maria Solakofski cultivates the growing potential in everyone she meets.
Maria is a mentor of everything herbal, a guide for botanical wellness, organic gardening, nutrition and healthy lifestyle practices, community building, self-sufficiency and homesteading in the city.
Learn more about Maria here.
Here is what past (and present) participants have to say...
"I've learned a lot about gardening and even more importantly how to build community with a labour of love, generosity and acceptance."
- Meagan