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When does the program start?
What are the work hours?
How much are DIRT Crew members paid?
How do youth get there?
What should I wear to work?
Will this program prepare youth for future jobs?
When does the program start?
The Academic Year Program begins in early September each year and continues through mid-June. The year is divided into three trimesters. Interested applicants can apply for:
1. The full-year program
or
2. One or two of the three trimesters
What are the work hours?
D.I.R.T. Crew members work every Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and during optional after-school hours.
How much are DIRT Crew members paid?
D.I.R.T. Crew members are paid by the hour. On a typical Saturday, participants make a stipend of approximately $45. On a typical weekday afternoon, participants make a stipend of approximately $15.
How do youth get there?
The Food Project bus will pick up D.I.R.T. Crew members at a central public transportation stop.
What should youth wear to work?
Everyone is required to wear a Food Project T-shirt to work. In addition, youth may be issued weather-appropriate work gear, which they will also be required to wear.
Will this program prepare youth for future jobs?
Participants will learn valuable skills in communication, cooperation, self-discipline, problem-solving, team work, and perseverance. They’ll also gain new perspectives about service, diversity, work, life, and themselves. In addition, working with The Food Project enhances job resumes and college applications.
