The Fleur + Forage apprenticeship is a combination of herbal education, medicine making and community healthcare. The apprenticeship is a 12 month commitment. By the end of those 12 months, apprentices will have learned how to prepare a wide variety of herbal remedies, worked on the Apothebox as apothekers and clinicians, and know how to maintain and stock a mobile apothecary.
You must already have a solid foundation in western herbal medicine, including some basic medicine making skills and a decent Materia Medica. An understanding of herbal energetics is also encouraged. Apprentices are also required to complete a First Aid/CPR training (which will be offered by Lisa Mestas on February 8th, 2025) [details will be provided during the interview]. As well as attend the Apothebox Training on February 1st and 2nd, 2025.
There are currently 1 spot available for the apprenticeship program, starting on January 30th, 2025 . The commitment is 1 year. We meet on Thursdays from 10AM-5PM + 1 Wednesday a month from 9:30AM-1PM for one of our monthly clinics.
Current Schedule and Apprenticeship Responsibilities:
- The main apprenticeship work day is Thursdays (10am – 5pm) at the Fleur + Forage space. On those days, apprentices learn skills such as apothecary maintenance, LOTS of medicine making, and community clinic management.
- On the second Thursday of each month (apprentices are needed from 9AM-3PM) we offer a pop-up free clinic at the Friendship Center. One Wednesday a month we set-up at Mercy Community Church (currently not required but will fast track your skills as a clinical herbalist). This is where the apprentices work as hosts, apothekers and eventually clinicians.
- Apprentices will also assist with other activities scattered throughout the year– such as with fundraisers and workshops.
- Join our monthly book club which was started in October, 2024 when we read and discussed When We Walk By by Kevin Adler and Donald Burnes.
During your time with the Fleur + Forage Free Clinic you will learn the ins and out of herbal medicine making, wash lots of bottles, label, file paperwork, garden, wildcraft herbal medicine, be a teaching assistant, be trained to be an apothecary dispenser and a clinician, do computer work, and schlep supplies among many other things.
Once your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted for a follow-up interview. These interviews will take place either in person or online.
Important! By joining the apprentice program you acknowledge you are committed and dedicated to community herbalism. Apprentices are to attend every Thursday from the time the apprenticeship starts for a period of 12 months, unless extenuating circumstances arise. Apprentices are also required to assist and attend medicine making and plant ramble classes outside of our regular Thursday meetings, as part of your learning curriculum. While this apprenticeship is intended to be fun and enjoyable, it also requires a serious commitment. If you are uncertain about your ability to fulfill the commitment, or the schedule does not fit your availability please do not apply. Offering community healthcare is a wonderful thing and I look forward to sharing that experience with people that share the same values.
Application Deadline: January 20th, 2025
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me ml@fleurandforage.com