Garden-to-Table Internship
Located on the Atlantic side of the Cabot Trail, Cabot Shores is a second home to guests from all over the world. We offer a range of traditional and unique accommodations, outdoor adventures, wellness services, cultural activities and serve nutritious meals in our Bistro. Spend two or more months living in a beautiful, remote area on the Atlantic, helping us care for our vegetable gardens. Join our team of hardworking, fun-loving staff and spend the summer in a beautiful setting, enjoying activities onsite such as meditation, Qi Gong, kayaking, hiking, swimming, music jams, and more.
Duties include:
- Learn about landscaping, trail making, foraging and more
- Harvest herbs & vegetables and prepare them for the bistro and staff kitchens
- Learn to process herbs, vegetables, berries, mushrooms and more
- Learn about making yogurt-making, granola, bread baking, kombucha, chaga, pesto, pickles and more
Requirements:
- Enjoy working outside (whatever weather condition is)
- Be coachable and willing to learn
- Enjoy working independently
- Prior gardening experience an asset
- Enjoy being in a rural area of Cape Breton
General information:
- This is a non-paid volunteer position; work-stay/volunteer position with room & board
- Room and board and adventures/experiences are provided. In your free time paddle on our lake, swim in the lake, ocean or brook, hike, partake in or enjoy music jams, explore the island and more
- Internships available from May 1 to June 30, July 1 to August 31 and/or September 1 to October 25, 2019
- We ask for a 2 month commitment