For Educators

Our Internship and Volunteer Program

Summer 2026 Internship Program

Based at Stone Acres Farm in Stonington, CT, Yellow Farmhouse Education Center interns work alongside leading educators, farmers, and food entrepreneurs to explore a wide range of career paths within the food system. Our Summer Internship offers high school students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture, culinary arts, and food storytelling.

Working at the beautiful Stone Acres Farm in Stonington, interns will learn about the food system while connecting with where their food comes from through meaningful work and mentorship. 

Scroll down to learn more and apply!

Eligibility: Students ages 15 to 18 years old

Sessions:

• Session 1: July 6 - 30, 2026
• Session 2: August 3 - 28, 2026

Time Commitment: 30 hours per session

• Friday Learning Sessions, 10:30AM - 12PM: Educational workshops covering culinary skills, farming practices, and food storytelling
• Monday - Thursday Work Experience, 8:30AM - 1:30PM: Work on the farm and in the kitchen with kids ages 6 to 13 as part of Yellow Farmhouse Young Cooks & Farmers Summer Program (24 hours total over the session; exact schedule determined with intern)

Compensation: $500 stipend per completed session

Work Experience

• Assist farmers with planting, harvesting, weeding, and other farm tasks

Culinary Experience

• Prep ingredients and prepare food for kids cooking classes
• Learn knife skills, cooking methods, and recipe reading

Teaching Experience

• Work with children ages 6 to 13 as they develop farm and culinary skills

Friday Learning Sessions: 

• Study soil health, composting, seasonal growing, and regenerative farming practices
• Learn about food storytelling: photography, writing, and social media content creation

To apply to our summer internship, please fill out our application HERE. Please reach out to info@yellowfarmhouse.org with any questions or concerns.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer opportunities to support the Yellow Farmhouse programming are available year-round. If you are interested in volunteering, please send a Letter of Interest that includes a brief bio and summary of professional experience to info@yellowfarmhouse.org.