Nourishian - /ˈnəriSH(ə)n/ – noun: a person who nourishes themselves, theirfamily/community, and the land. Verb: the act of nourishing the body, mind,spirit, community and land through food, cultural expression, and reciprocalcare.
The Nourishian Training is a life skills training for young people ages 18-24, offered as a summer intensive program over 6 weeks, July 8 – Aug 16, 2024. The program will engage a cohort of 10 students through experiential learning in an outdoor classroom and kitchen located at the Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetland. The program is designed to provide young people critical skills and body awareness that support their holistic health through meal planning & budgeting, cooking skills, gardening, physical activity, and mental health tools. The goal of the Nourishian Training program is to promote individual health and community wellness through self-efficacy, nurturing relationships, and cultural expression.
The program is 4 days per week(M-Th), 9am – 3pm, and includes weekly field trips, guest speakers, and guest cooks representing different cultures. Students will be provided weekly boxes of seasonal produce from local BIPOC farms to take home and practice cooking at home. The last day will be a final celebration to highlight the students’ accomplishments through a community meal and an opportunity for students to teach forward what they learned in the program.
The Nourishian Youth Coordinator will be the point person for the youth participants and play an essential role in creating the nurturing environment that welcomes them into the space. This position will lead our community building activities and support the Program Director with administrative logistics related to youth attendance, guest speaker presentations, food box distribution, and field trip arrangements. They will work closely with the Culinary Educator and Program Director as a team for planning, preparation, and implementation of the program.
This is a pilot year for the Nourishian Program and we are intentional to build a team that can launch the program to accomplish the goal of cultivating a nourishing space that builds self-efficacy and community connection. Key elements for this team include those who:
