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Apprenticeship Program

Herbalism invites us to be in relationship with ourselves, our ancestors and our world. Our Apprenticeship Program facilitates relationships between our clients, practitioners and the plants, creating a supportive community in which student herbalists can explore herbal practice. In recognition of the disproportionate access to education and certification programs in integrative health and in alignment with our mission to provide culturally centered community care by-and-for Latine and Indigenous people, the Botanical Bus Apprenticeship program provides Latine and Indigenous herbalists paths into clinical practice.

What Apprentices Do?

The Herbal Apprentices are critical support staff for our Mobile Clinic Program. They staff the herbal apothecary, operating as the bridge between the plants, clients, and clinicians. This is a fast-paced hands-on position where apprentices learn by doing. The work of the apprentices makes it possible for us to serve community members in an efficient and organized way. 

  • Coordination with Clinical Herbalists to fill herbal formulas, including the blending of herbal tinctures, teas and oils
  • Collect allergy, medication, and diagnosis information from clients and check contraindications for practitioners- training provided
  • Bilingual, bicultural connection with clients in delivery of herbal medicine and confirmation of dosis information
  • Clear, bilingual labeling of herbal formulas
  • Inventory control through careful updating of over 100 dried herbs, 65 simple herbal tinctures/glycerites and oils
  • Apothecary maintenance including organization and cleaning of supplies and space
  • Recordkeeping and filing for over 100-client base
  • Support with set-up and take-down of apothecary and clinic care stations, which includes heavy-lifting in variable, outdoor mobile clinic setting
  • Translation support for clinical herbalists as needed
  • Responsible for maintaining client confidentiality
  • Processing of dried herbs including garbaling, storage and updates to inventory
  • Occasional management of specific projects outside of clinic hours including processing of dried herbs, restocking, and herbal formula filling

Who Apprentices Are?

  • Bilingual, Bicultural (Spanish/English)
  • Solution driven – recognizes challenges as opportunities and is an effective problem solver
  • Detail oriented – pays attention to small, important information that makes up the big picture
  • Self-reflective- acknowledges one’s own experience and the experiences of others. Adjusts behaviors for success in an inclusive workplace.
  • Flexible- comfort working in variable settings and to meet goals of an evolving program
  • Professional- joins us in co-creating a work environment that honors our clients’ experience and fosters community trust
  • Self-aware- has tools for caring for oneself while working in a busy, service-oriented environment
  • Committed to health equity and cultural competence

Qualifications and Requirements of Apprenticeship

  • Minimum 200 hours of herbal training, including experience with formulation
  • Great organizational skills
  • Responsibility for arriving on time
  • Transportation to and from clinics, often in rural vineyard setting
  • Strong communication skills
  • Clear legible handwriting for labeling of formulations
  • Ability to lift 30 Lbs.
  • Available to work regular Saturday clinic shifts

Positions

Position Title: Apothecary Apprentice.

Reports to: Lead Practitioner.

Deadline: Applications accepted through December 15th, 2024, interviews will be conducted with qualified applicants on a rolling basis and applicants will be notified in early January.

Timeframe: February - November, 2025- 2 clinic/ month minimum commitment.

Compensation: $25/hr at the clinic plus paid safety training. Approximately 14 hours per month. Opportunities for additional unpaid learning at no cost.

Location: In person; Sonoma County, CA.

About the position: Apothecary Apprentices pour formulas for clinicians, host themed group consults, explain formulas to clients, oversee refills, and manage inventory. In the Fall, qualified apprentices are invited to apply to stay on for another year as Clinical Apprentices and be mentored into clinical practice with us. Bilingual professional proficiency in Spanish and English required and preference given to bicultural individuals who identify as Latine and/or Indigenous. Must be available for regular Saturday programming.

Questions? Contact Madalyn Berg, Lead Practitioner and Clinical Herbalism Program Coordinator madalyn@thebotanicalbus.org.

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Positions

Position Title: Herbal Apprentice.

Reports to: Lead Clinical Herbalist.

Deadline: Applications accepted through December 31st, 2023, interviews will be conducted with qualified applicants on a rolling basis and applicants will be notified in mid January.

Timeframe: February - November, 2024- 1 clinic/ month minimum commitment.

Compensation: $100 stipend per clinic.

Location: Sonoma County, CA.

Please apply and contact Madalyn Berg, Lead Clinical Herbalist and Clinical Herbalism Coordinator madalyn@thebotanicalbus.org with any questions.

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