Urban Roots

Urban Roots uses farming as a way to foster business and social skills

Urban Roots
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
Brian Stephens (512) 750-8019
E-mail: info@urbanrootsatx.org
Net: urbanrootsatx.org
Facebook: facebook.com/urbanrootsatx
Volunteer: givepulse.com/group/46-Urban-Roots
At Urban Roots, we work with youth leaders to grow fresh food and build a community dedicated to achieving food equity. We envision a thriving food system, cultivated by youth and our community, that is sustainable, equitable and just.  Our programming is a safe place for our youth to grow their skills and leadership, make friends, get paid, and get hands-on experience in food access in Central Austin.
Youth Programming: High school students 14 – 18 years old can take part in our paid youth programming.  They learn about our local food system, growing food, getting involved in the community, leading volunteers, and honing their cooking skills, as well as taking part in social-emotional-based workshops.  Depending on the program, youth will lead farm tours and instruct volunteers, or sell veggies at the farmers market.
Audiences:
•Volunteers – ages 10 to adult.
•Youth programming – high school age, 14 to 18 years old with support/special programming for our program alumni.
•Dedicated adult volunteers needed weekly.
Farm Tours: Tours and field trips for our East Austin farm are provided for all grades PreK – 12th, as well as scout groups, youth groups, etc. It’s a hands-on learning experience.  Farm tours can be free/reduced for Title 1 schools, and are otherwise $100/hour.  Learn more via Web site.
Volunteering: Volunteer needs are on a continual, seasonal basis and intended for all levels of farming know-how.
They generally place on select weekdays and most Saturdays, 9 AM to 12 PM for ages 10 to adult.  Staff and youth lead them in farming tasks. RSVP at GivePulse!

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