Valley Shepherd Creamery

The Valley Shepherd Intern Application

All intern candidates must complete this entire application. If you have additional sheets, fax them to 908.916.5269.

(NOTE: This application applies for both J1 visa and American students.)

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Name
Address

City
State
Zipcode
Phone No.
Fax No.
Email
Age
GenderMale
Female
Prefer Not to Answer
I heard about this internship program from the following source:
I am available for the:entire season (Mid April - Mid November)
Part of season (please indicate)

Visiting the Farm

Can you visit the farm for a 2 day - one week trial or an interview(depending on the time of the year)I Can
I cannot

Dairy Operations

What is your familiarity with dairy operations and related farming practices?equals what I've read on this site
goes beyond what I've read on this site
My familiarity includes the following (type of agricultural practice, materials read, and/or related experiences):
How do you feel bout being around and learning about sheep dairying?uncomfortable
interested
fascinated
open
unsure
other (as detailed)

Office and Miscellaneous Work

On occasion, our office may need some help with clerical work such as mailings, answering the phone and filing. Some people like this work, some don't

Occasional office assistance:appeals to me
does not appeal to me
I have the following office or business skills which I feel might benefit the farm:
I am anon-smoker
smoker
heavy smoker
Other important details about myself are (include hobbies, personal activities, ideological views, special dietary needs, allergies/handicaps/medical needs):

Transportation

I have a valid driver's license
I have a good driving record
I will have a reliable car at the farm

Farming

I have the following experience with farming:
The hardest physical work I have ever done was (tasks, hours, duration):
My goals (if any) in the area of farming are (how they have evolved, specific ag interests):
I would like people who live with me to know these three things about me:
My creative interests (if any) that I would like to pursue at the farm:

Validation and Reservations

please confirm each statement

I have thoroughly read all of the Internship pages.
I would like the following aspects of the Internship program clarified:
I have read the rules page.

My acceptance of a position at Valley Shepherd implies my agreement with, and commitment to, these rules and guidelines.

I have the following questions or reservations about the rules and guidelines:

Please include one reference.

Reference's Name
Reference's current address
Reference's phone number
Farm, school, organization..
Period when I worked or studied with this person
Position this person held in relation to me
Kind of work or study I performed
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