Employment & Chores
Aug 23, 2013 18:21:53 GMT -6
Post by Teagan on Aug 23, 2013 18:21:53 GMT -6
Technically speaking, everyone who lives in Silver Valley is an employee of sorts. We all work together to keep our community running smoothly and to sustain ourselves here. As sole founder of the community, Miss Caldwell oversees everything to make sure that her vision for our way of life remains intact, but that does not mean she doesn't have chores too.
As for the rest of us, we all have our roles to play. If you would like to have a specific role in the community beyond the assigned chores, this is where you can do it.
Other positions are welcome, just let us know what you have in mind
There is always work to be done. Some chores are required for everyone to take a turn, while others will be reserved only for those with training. However, we do realize that each of you will probably enjoy some chores more than others. This is where you can sign up for your choice of chores. If you do not sign up, chores will be assigned to you. Announcements will be posted weekly with the list of assigned chores. Children must be supervised at all times, but some chores are more dangerous than others.
Concoctory We have to have basics like soap, cleaners, bug deterrent, and medicine. This is where you will be mixing up whatever we need at the moment.
As for the rest of us, we all have our roles to play. If you would like to have a specific role in the community beyond the assigned chores, this is where you can do it.
We are currently in need of:
Accountant,
Blacksmith,
Masseuse,
Midwife,
Security,
Veterinarian,
Teacher,
Lawyer,
Mechanic,
Carpenter
Accountant,
Blacksmith,
Masseuse,
Midwife,
Security,
Veterinarian,
Teacher,
Lawyer,
Mechanic,
Carpenter
Other positions are welcome, just let us know what you have in mind
Doctor & Butcher - Zane Riddle
Apothecary - Charlie Edwards
There is always work to be done. Some chores are required for everyone to take a turn, while others will be reserved only for those with training. However, we do realize that each of you will probably enjoy some chores more than others. This is where you can sign up for your choice of chores. If you do not sign up, chores will be assigned to you. Announcements will be posted weekly with the list of assigned chores. Children must be supervised at all times, but some chores are more dangerous than others.
Concoctory We have to have basics like soap, cleaners, bug deterrent, and medicine. This is where you will be mixing up whatever we need at the moment.
Food Prep This includes canning, preserving meat, churning butter, grinding flour, anything of the like. This will be vital to our survival in winter months when the crops aren't as hearty and many won't be growing at all.
Breakfast or Dinner Cook We serve two meals in the main hall, and everyone is expected to take their turn preparing a meal. Menu will be posted along with the weekly chore announcement.
Dishes Morning or Evening Shift It wouldn't be fair for the same people who cooked the meal to have to clean up after it too.
General Housekeeping Everyone will be expected to help keep our home clean and livable, but sometimes we need to pick up the slack.
Laundry Facilities are always available for individual needs, but there are always things that need washing. Feel free to throw your laundry in with the Community Lot, just don't expect not to take your turn at it.
General Housekeeping Everyone will be expected to help keep our home clean and livable, but sometimes we need to pick up the slack.
Laundry Facilities are always available for individual needs, but there are always things that need washing. Feel free to throw your laundry in with the Community Lot, just don't expect not to take your turn at it.
Gathering and Chopping Fire Wood All of our stoves and fireplaces on site are wood burning, not to mention our ritual fires. We will need a nice big stash to fuel it all. This job is reserved for adults due to the potential hazards involved.
Plowing We use hand plows to til our fields. Children may only do this job with heavy supervision.
Planting We use GMO free seeds only here at Silver Valley, and we grow everything organic. Everyone will be expected to take their turn sowing the seeds
Weeding We want to make sure that our plants can grow without being smothered or starved by weeds.
Weeding We want to make sure that our plants can grow without being smothered or starved by weeds.
Irrigation We do things the old fashioned way with large watering cans and spray bottles
Fertilization This job entails spreading compost in the fields to help our crops grow
Harvest To collect everything while it's at its peak we have Harvest festivals, but there is almost always something ready to be harvested.
Hay Baling This job includes cutting the grass and binding it into hay bales. Requires heavy supervision for children
Fertilization This job entails spreading compost in the fields to help our crops grow
Harvest To collect everything while it's at its peak we have Harvest festivals, but there is almost always something ready to be harvested.
Hay Baling This job includes cutting the grass and binding it into hay bales. Requires heavy supervision for children
Feeding Animals All of our animals are allowed to roam and graze, but that doesn't mean they don't need to be fed.
Grooming Horses, Dogs, Cats, Goats. If it needs a bath it will be your responsibility when you are assigned this chore.
Grooming Horses, Dogs, Cats, Goats. If it needs a bath it will be your responsibility when you are assigned this chore.
Milking Cows and Goats and gathering eggs
Mucking Stables, Litter Boxes, Pastures. It all goes into the compost.
Compost and Trash In theory, we should never have any real trash on site, although we do have bins available that will need to be placed by the road to be collected if they are ever filled. Instead, we compost and repurpose everything that can be. This job includes rounding up all collection boxes and rotating the contents of the main compost bin.
Hunting Reserved for those with training only. If you want to go out or take your kids out and teach them to hunt in your spare time, feel free. We will never object to more food coming in, but we are not going to assign the job to a child. Bring home turkey, deer, fish, whatever you can catch.
Butchering Reserved for those with training only. Any meat that comes in will have to be cleaned and cut.
Security Watch Reserved for those with training only. Security Watch is designed to keep our community safe.
Ice Gathering In the winter we gather snow and ice for our Ice House to create a natural refrigeration and air conditioning system for the rest of the year.
Farmers' and Flea Markets Man our booths selling excess harvest and handcrafted goods at the local Farmers' and Flea Markets
Current Community Development Projects Check the monthly announcement to see what projects we currently have in the works.
Hunting Reserved for those with training only. If you want to go out or take your kids out and teach them to hunt in your spare time, feel free. We will never object to more food coming in, but we are not going to assign the job to a child. Bring home turkey, deer, fish, whatever you can catch.
Butchering Reserved for those with training only. Any meat that comes in will have to be cleaned and cut.
Security Watch Reserved for those with training only. Security Watch is designed to keep our community safe.
Ice Gathering In the winter we gather snow and ice for our Ice House to create a natural refrigeration and air conditioning system for the rest of the year.
Farmers' and Flea Markets Man our booths selling excess harvest and handcrafted goods at the local Farmers' and Flea Markets
Current Community Development Projects Check the monthly announcement to see what projects we currently have in the works.