Internships & Volunteering

Regenerative Education Alliance Internship and Volunteering Opportunities

Internship Overview
The Regenerative Education Alliance (REA) offers high school students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of regenerative agriculture. Interns will work alongside local farmers, educators, and nonprofit developers, learning regenerative practices, the principles of environmentally sustainable food production, and event planning/nonprofit management. Designed for 16+ year old 11th and 12th graders with a passion for sustainability, this internship provides invaluable skills for future careers, enhances college applications, and develops professional experience in agriculture.

Volunteer Overview

Students 14+ may volunteer on selected internship days if they can commit to 10+ hours. Email or fill out an application for more details about volunteering with us. 

Internship Details

• Hours: Up to 4 hours per week. Work hours are after 4 PM on Thursdays with the possibility of adding a Monday slot.

• Compensation: Unpaid, volunteer-based.

• Location: The program has a home base at a local farm and includes outings to various partner farms and nonprofits throughout the semester. Transportation is the responsibility of the intern.

Skills and Experiences Offered

• Agriculture and Sustainable Farming: Learn environmentally sustainable food production and regenerative agriculture techniques.

• Workplace Skills: Gain professional experience through fieldwork and responsibilities related to soil health, water conservation, and food production.

• Community Engagement: Collaborate with local nonprofits and farms, experiencing a variety of nonprofit infrastructure and management challenges, and learn to plan community events.

• Resume Building: Enhance your resume and college applications with hands-on skills in a growing, environmentally vital sector.

Requirements

• Commitment: Attend all scheduled work hours (up to 4 hours per week).

• Interest in Sustainability or Nonprofit Management: An interest in learning about regenerative agriculture, food security, and environmentally sound practices, or a general interest in nonprofit management.

• Reliability and Responsibility: Commitment to teamwork, punctuality, and task completion.

Application Process
Interested students should contact their school counselor, fill out an application here, or reach out directly to the Regenerative Education Alliance at mb@regenerativeeducationalliance.org. 

By participating in this internship, students will engage deeply with the Petaluma community, learn diverse agricultural practices, and contribute to food systems that benefit both people and the planet.

REA STUDENT INTERN/VOLUNTEER APPLICATION