We are Hiring!

Classroom in Bloom is a non-profit school garden program hiring education-based farmers to work with children of all ages in an outdoor environment, growing food and learning from nature through science and art projects connected to our school farm. See the links below for job descriptions and application instructions.

Okanogan School Garden Network Community Resiliency Fellowship 

Sustainability Pathways is providing a small cohort of post-college Fellows with a professional development learning experience that engages participants with local organizational partners to support more sustained climate and sustainability project capacity. This Fellowship will focus primarily on development of a community outreach model for the Okanogan School Garden Network and will be hosted by Classroom in Bloom and the Okanogan Conservation District.  This Fellowship offers valuable experience to someone interested in communications and education; the Fellow will become familiar with each of eight school gardens around Okanogan County - starting in April and continuing into June. See the full announcement fellow application here:

Summer Youth Farm Apprenticeships 
Classroom in Bloom is hiring two Summer Farm Apprentices to gain proficiencies in organic production, seeding and transplanting, cultivation, infrastructure repair and maintenance,
harvest and distribution, and food safety/handling. Work two days per week with garden staff while enjoying company, good food and a magical work environment. Educational summer camp opportunities available for any interested candidates. Youth 16 and older are encouraged to apply; 14-15 yr olds will be considered. 
See the full announcement and application process here:

Spring and summer vOLUNTEERs!

Volunteers are always welcome and appreciated in the garden!  During the summer months we welcome parents, children, and community members to join us on Thursdays between 9am - 12pm to help keep the garden growing strong while students are on break. Watch out for our DirtWorks! Summer Learning Series

During the school year, we need volunteers on a weekly basis in the spring and fall.  You can sign up to work with a particular class, or for a morning or afternoon... whatever works for your schedule.  Garden sessions with kids start in the 1st week of school, so please contact us before the season begins. 

You can signup for specific volunteer dates and upcoming projects in the garden thorough https://www.volunteermethow.org/