Work Exchange Internships
RMS welcomes a special few people to come work on the farm in exchange for room and board, for whatever period of time is enriching for both you and Reevis. Although we do not require a commitment on either side, we prefer that interns be able and willing to stay at least four months. We cannot afford to pay interns, and most interns cannot afford to pay us, in dollars.
What we provide you -- besides just time being here -- is lodging in a yurpee (combination of yurt and teepee, which will have a platform for your sleeping bag, wood stove, and space for your personal things, but no electricity or interior water), nutritious organic meals, hot showers, and ad-hoc training related to whatever work is going on while you are here. The work exchange is full time, seven days a week, six to ten hours per day, on a variable schedule. Days off may be arranged, but in general interns need to be focused on the work exchange -- it is not advisable to try to combine an RMS work exchange with school work, freelance work, or substantial reading, writing, etc. Please note that we cannot accommodate pets, and Internet access is not available.
We have gardening work year round, construction projects underway (both stone masonry and conventional wood-frame building), and all sorts of the projects and tasks that come up on a working homestead. This is a wonderful place to learn new skills.
As of February 2010, we are full up until June 2010. It is advisable to apply four to six months in advance, and we require a $50 deposit from accepted applicants to hold a spot.
To apply, please email us at intern@reevismountain.org and ask for an internship application.
In addition to work exchange interns, we also welcome inquiries from individuals, couples, and families who have homesteading skills and are seeking a peaceful, enriching place to live for a long term. Please email Patricia at info@reevismountain.org.