EMPLOYMENT & VOCATIONAL SERVICES | HOMELESS GARDEN PROJECT
EMPLOYMENT & VOCATIONAL SERVICES
Provides transitional employment, job training and support services in a community-supported organic garden and related work enterprises. On-the-job training program is up to one year. Each participants works a consistent schedule and must set and work toward goals for shelter, education and/or employment. Offers a lecture series during the growing season and a retail store that sells products from the farm.
Location
0 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Hours
Tue 9am - 2pm; Wed 9am - 2pm; Thu 9am - 2pm; Fri 9am - 2pm;
Application process
? Go to Natural Bridges Farm, March thru September Tues-Fri. 10-2 ? October- Tues & Fri at the farm, Wed & Thu at the office ? November & December- at the office ? January & February- at the office
Eligibility
Individual experiencing housing instability
Fee
No fee
Languages
English, Spanish
Agency info
HOMELESS GARDEN PROJECT
The Homeless Garden Project provides job training, transitional employment, and support services to people who are experiencing homelessness. HGP's vibrant education and volunteer program for the broad community blends formal, experiential and service-learning. The programs take place in our 3-acre organic farm and related enterprises.