Seattle Youth Garden Works
Find out about Seattle Youth Garden Works, which we are delighted to welcome as a program of Seattle Tilth.
Seattle Youth Garden Works empowers homeless and underserved youth through garden-based education and employment.
Stop by our farm stand at the University District Farmers Market on Saturdays, April-Oct., 9 a.m.-2 p.m.!
At Seattle Youth Garden Works, youth ages 16-21 gain a meaningful employment experience in urban agriculture. People from diverse backgrounds come together to grow food, and in the process develop leadership skills and personal connections to the food system.
Youth participate in a job training program emphasizing responsibility and innovation. Youth grow, package, and sell produce at farmers markets, participating in all aspects of the food system and gaining a range of employment skills. Graduates have opportunities to pursue internships with Seattle Tilth’s other programs and with partner organizations that build on the skills learned at SYGW.
Apply
Youth ages 16-21 who are interested in applying to join our 12-week or full year youth garden crew, please contact Robert Servine for more information robertservine@seattletilth.org or (2016) 633-0451 ext. 102.
Volunteer
Youth mentors work alongside SYGW youth on the farm, modeling good work skills and providing youth with opportunities to be heard by supportive adults. See our volunteer page for more information on this and other volunteer and intern opportunities.
Community Support
In order to realize the full potential of Seattle Youth Garden Works, we need community support. Please donate through our Paypal button and make a note that your donation is for SYGW.
Directions
The SYGW urban farm is located west of the buildings and Northwest of the Union Bay Natural Area. Visit the CUH website for more information about the site and bus routes. See a Google Map to the farm.
Media
Enjoy this article "Youth Program Plants Seeds for Success" from the "Seattle Times" by Aaron Jaffe (Oct. 31, 2011).
Questions
Contact us if you have any feedback or questions! Email sygw@seattletilth.org or call Robert Servine, Program Manager at (206) 633-0451 ext. 102.
