Living Evolution

Organization Description

Living Evolution’s mission is to create a stronger sense of community, increase physical and mental health, and support people in experiencing a greater sense of connection to nature.

Living Evolution seeks to bridge the gap between healthy living, being in nature, and strengthening the community we live in. One of our major goals is to give back and be of service to the community; as well as help support other local efforts to re-establish community and connection. Be a part of positive change!

We recognize that in life we are constantly met with challenges and change that can cause strain in our relationships and our emotional wellbeing. Our goal is to help navigate these turning points in healthy ways and allow them to be used as opportunities for mental, emotional, and physical growth. Living Evolution staff and programs aim to create tools and resources for processing life’s transitions. Through supportive guidance and encouragement our hope is to help people to recognize their natural gifts, identify their unique callings, and fully accept themselves as valuable players in our communities. By practicing self exploration, empowerment and a growth mindset individuals will become the best version of themselves, capable of showing up in more meaningful and intentional ways in all areas of their life.

Program Information

General Description of what students will be doing at this Site: Work directly with the Executive Director to support daily functioning, non-profit compliance, programming development and implementation, participant recruitment, fundraising, event planning/events. Learn more about how the connection between mental health, nature and physical activity play an active role in overall health and wellness. Be apart of a team that is on the cutting edge when it comes to creating unique and effective programming with our community partners.

Key Responsibilities: Work closely to Executive Director to support organizations continued growth, compliance, and collaborative efforts in the community

Desired Intern Characteristics: Team player, ability and openness to learn and try new things, problem solver, organized, curios about and desire to be in nature

Special Considerations: Leadership skills a plus, Bilingual, Self Motivated

Interprofessional opportunities available for the student: Student/s will have the opportunity to develop real life skills around non-profit management, dive into program dev. and design, participate in Living Evolution programming

the following CHHS Competencies that the student will be exposed to:
- Collaboration
- Cross Cultural Competency
- Financial management
- Leadership
- Personal & Professional Communication
- Professional Development

Trainings offered or required: Using Nature as a tool for stress reduction

Health & Safety

The site is not wheelchair accessible.

ADA requirements: Must be able to lift 20 pounds safely, walk up stairs and uneven terrain
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
Address 
15 Madison St.
Watsonville, CA 95076
United States
General Phone 
(831) 247-3984
Website:
http://www.livingevolution.org
Student Contact 
Name
River Krimmer
Job Title
Executive Director
Phone
(831) 247-3984
Email
riverkrimmer@livingevolution.org
Program(s) 
CHHS
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Families
Focus Area(s)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Health & Medicine, Natural Resources, the Environment, and Ecosystems
Hours of operation 

Sun-Sat 9-7

Minimum required hours 
10
Maximum students 
2