Gould Farm website

Rehabilitation center for those with mental disabilities. There are salaried positions as well as volunteer positions. Volunteer positions would probably be more applicable to Grinnell students.

Betsy Strewler '11 recently volunteered with Gould Farm. Betsy can be contacted at elizabethpresslystrewler@gmail.com and would be happy to answer any questions you have about Gould Farm and its programs. 

Application Requirements: 
  • Salaried applicants should have experience in social work, culinary arts, farming, finance, administration, marketing and human resources
  • On-the-job and in-service training and supervision will be given if an applicant is offered a salaried position
  • Salaried staff and their families are expected to make a long-term commitment to the work and lifestyle of the Farm
  • Volunteer applicants should be interested in helping people with mental illness rebuild their lives
  • Volunteer positions are available in areas including clinical, residential, farm, forestry, food services, maintenance and administration
Benefits: 
  • For the volunteer position, the Farm provides room and board, a stipend, health insurance and other benefits as well as supervision by a senior staff member
  • Salaried positions vary by position/responsibilities