I’m a Senior Intern.

We interviewed the interns, asking them two questions. First question: “What is the best skill that you’ve learned at the Dallas Youth Garden so far?”. Second question: “Why did you want to work at the Dallas Youth Garden in the first place?”.

Responses:

Gabe-

1. Harvesting skills

2. Side hustle + Agricultural skills

Thomas-

1. Time management

2. Side hustle

Mia-

1. Strong work ethic + Time management

2. Only available job for age

Jodi-

1. Cabbage picking

2. Enjoys gardening + was pushed to apply

Carolina-

1. Basic employment skills

2. Productive use of time

Maisy-

1. Plant nurturing skills

2. Learning experience

Blaine-

1. Socialization + patience

2. Enjoys gardening + money