Work Learn Profile: Rei Clarissa, Children’s Program Assistant
Work Learn Profile: Rei Clarissa, Children’s Program Assistant What did you learn in this position? My name is Rei and I was one of the Children’s Program Assistants at the FarmWonders Camp. As someone who didn’t grow up surrounded by nature, I think this summer really hammered it home to me what it is that […]
Work Learn Profile: Emi Durfeld, Perennials and Seed Crop Worker
Work Learn Profile: Emi Durfeld, Perennials and Seed Crop Worker What did you work on in this role? In this role, I have been lucky to have had a flavorful taste of different tasks throughout the seasons. In the fall, I spent time harvesting perennial herbs for Saturday markets, helping out with farm harvests and […]
Work Learn Profile: Kate Dunne, Saturday Farmers’ Market Worker
Work Learn Profile: Kate Dunne, Saturday Farmers’ Market Worker What did you work on in this role? I was a Saturday Farmers’ Market Worker! During the fall and summer, I worked with the sales team on Wednesdays to restock produce at the bookstore stand, the Field team to harvest veggies on Fridays, and helped facilitate […]
Work Learn Profile: Natalie Hamilton, Farm Ambassador
Work Learn Profile: Natalie Hamilton, Farm Ambassador What did you work on in this role? Everyday in this role was a little different and my tasks varied a lot with the seasons as the position involved more outreach events during the fall and the winter was focused on working on design and communications projects. I […]
Work Learn Profile: Bowen Wright, Saturday Market Worker
Work Learn Profile: Bowen Wright, Saturday Market Worker What did you work on in this role? I worked as a Saturday Farmers Market Worker. During the summer and fall I helped organize and facilitate the UBC Farm’s weekly Saturday Farmers Markets, and I often joined the Field Team on Fridays to harvest vegetables and fruits! […]
Work Learn Profile: Mackenzie Dorsey, UBC Farm Ambassador
Work Learn Profile: Mackenzie Dorsey, UBC Farm Ambassador What did you work on in this role? As the Farm Ambassador, I worked on a lot of outreach tasks. I would help out with events wherever needed. I ran the Outreach booth at the Saturday multi-vendor farmers’ markets, and answered any and all questions related about […]
Work Learn Profile: Timothy Wong, Market Sales Worker
Work Learn Profile: Timothy Wong, Market Sales Worker What did you work on in this role? Running of the Tuesday/Saturday weekly Farmers Markets at the UBC farm, including set up of produce displays, processing harvested produce for sale, general set-up/take down of stalls, and general cashiering duties What did you learn in this position? I […]
Work Learn Profile: Camille Lyu, Saturday Farm Market Worker
Work Learn Profile: Camille Lyu, Saturday Farm Market Worker What did you work on in this role? In this role I worked on the operation of the Saturday Farm Market to ensure that the customers and vendors both have the best experience possible. What did you learn in this position? In this position I have […]
Work Learn Profile: Ashley Bell, Vegetable Field Worker
Work Learn Profile: Ashley Bell, Vegetable Field Worker What did you work on in this role? Cucurbits, goosefoots, and alliums What did you learn in this position? About the planting and harvesting methods of various plants, seeding, watering, processing, teamwork, and communication Why does this work matter? It’s important to maintain our organic food farms […]
Work Learn Profile: Ally Cheng, UBC Farm Ambassador
Work Learn Profile: Ally Cheng, UBC Farm Ambassador What did you work on in this role? Pre-covid, this position focused on leading Farm tours and introducing UBC Farm to the public. I entered this position after covid, and I worked closely with the Farm’s communications team, doing postings on social media and side projects like […]