We are not looking simply for labourers, but for people keen to learn as much as they can about running a successful urban farming operation.
Our hope is that our volunteer interns will leave the program feeling confident that they have a solid base of understanding in how to run a small urban farm operation.
Become an Intern
2026 Internship Details
- March – October
- 3 hours a week, 9am-12pm
- Day is flexible, but must be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday (not Wednesday)
- Access to produce when available
Learning Opportunities
- Field prep/planning: compost and soil management, season extension, crop rotation
- Seeding/propagation: direct seeding, seedling starting and maintenance, transplanting
- Crop maintenance: pruning, thinning, weed and pest management
- Harvesting and post-harvest preparation
- Marketing produce and managing a farm market
- Community outreach and events
- Flower harvest and arranging for market
What We’re Looking For
- Self-motivated and passionate about growing food in the city
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Respectful, compassionate and a team player
- Able to perform repetitive, physical labour
Assets
- Lived experience as a non-binary, trans, and/or BIPOC person
- Experience working with diverse volunteers
- Basic horticultural or construction skills
- Experience with outdoor/experiential education
- Physically fit and able to squat, bend and lift at least 40lbs
How to Apply
Please send a brief letter (max 500 words) outlining the following:
- Relevant experience
- Skills that you will bring to the team
- What you hope to gain from such an internship experience
- Specific interests or topics that you would like to learn more about
Send email to farmer@ediblegardenproject.com with the subject line “Internship 2026”.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All shortlisted candidates will be required to fulfill an interview and complete a Criminal Record Check. We recruit interns in February and March.
We look forward to your application!
Reference letters available upon completion of internship.
Testimonials
“I would recommend this internship to others as a self-enriching commitment which simultaneously promotes environmental and social welfare. I learn something every time I spend time at the EGP. Most significant life lesson: that a healthy mind-body-spirit social enterprise can happen.”
– Helena, Intern 2023-present
“It’s a great physical activity, it provides social connections with people who share similar values, it
feels good to make something with your hands and give back to the community a bit. I’m hoping to join
for a fourth year – so that’s my enthusiastic feedback.”
– Maria, Intern 2023-present
“[The internship] provides a nice balance from my day job, gives me perspective, opens my eyes to other
possible paths. It has been so enriching for me and I want to come back as many seasons as I can. Thank you so much for facilitating such a fun and amazing experience for us! I love being an intern!!”
– Rebecca, Intern 2024-present