Work Experience

Opportunities to gain skills and experience in a supportive and nurturing environment

We aim to give people the chance to gain the skills and experience they need to enter the job market. Opportunities are wide ranging and would suit anyone studying or training in the following areas: organic farming, dairy farming, teaching, sustainable development, therapy, office and business administration, horticulture, cooking or housekeeping.

Work placements on the organic dairy farm

We offer over 28 weeks of weekly work placements to students interested in gaining work experience on our farm. Students work directly with the herdsmen and have the opportunity to partake in a wide range of activities. To enquire about a placement please contact Martin Roberts who coordinates and supports all work placements on the farm. Martin will happily discuss what you are looking for and share with you dates when placements are available. Contact Martin at martin.roberts@boreplace.org

12 month student placement on the organic dairy farm

Each year we offer a student with an interest in organic dairy farming the opportunity for a year-long paid placement with us as a General Farm Worker. A salary and accommodation on site is provided as well as a wide range of experience throughout the farming year. Placements start in September each year. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity please contact Caroline Arnold, caroline.arnold@boreplace.org

Teaching, sustainable development, office and business administration, horticulture and cooking and housekeeping placements

Students studying for qualifications in teaching, sustainable development, therapy, housekeeping, cooking, office and business administration, and horticulture are welcome to get in touch to enquire about any opportunities for work placements or projects with us. Please contact Caroline Arnold to discuss opportunities (caroline.arnold@boreplace.org).

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Testimonials

I worked on the farm for 1 year, as part of a 3 year agriculture course. I learnt about what it's like to work on a fully operational farm and have learnt in areas such as animal husbandry, machinery work and farm management. I feel I have learnt so much in just a small space of time due to the help and knowledge of all the staff here. All members of staff have been very supportive and welcoming and it has been a joy and an honour to be able to be part of the team.

George, Plumpton College middle year student - August 2016

Being able to experience the farming industry at Bore place was the perfect opportunity to embark on my career as a farmer. The staff at Bore place taught me more than I could have asked for and in a very welcoming manner. The experience of working on the farm gave me a great insight of what farming has to offer and I would highly advise more people to get involved.

Declan, Secondary School pupil, Age 16 - April 2016

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Bore Place Road,
Chiddingstone,
Edenbridge,
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