More what I was looking for than what I was looking for

So I was checking around Gainesville for a farming job that would let me both get experience and stay in or near town. I made it to the Blueberry Farm, but the guy in charge wasn't there and one of the other farmers suggested that they weren't really in need of extra hands around the place. I was somewhat bummed but went up to the Catholic Worker House to see if they had any other leads. I talked to the head of the place, Johnny, and he suggested a few farms outside of town and then got this funny look on his face. He told me to arrange a meeting with him later that week -- he had a proposition.

Tonight I talked to him. There are two programs he has in mind, but one involves a bit more commitment than I think I'm willing to give right now. The second sounds exactly up my alley. I would be a live-in volunteer at the House and get free room and board.  My responsibilities would be two "house days" per week.  Essentially, from 7am til 10pm I take care of the place.  Given that this place has a lot of guests and phone calls and donations, it could be pretty hectic, and random craziness could occur, or it could be a really really quiet time for reading. (I like that part)  I would also take part in many of the projects the house participates in; namely Breakfast Brigade (bringing food to early-morning day laborers), school gardens (teaching kids to play in the dirt and grow things) and Dorothy's Cafe (hosting dinner for low- or no-income Gainesville residents).  On the side I would work part-time for the Blueberry Farm, getting some experience, and for... wherever else will take me, for the money I'll need to pay off student loans and medical insurance and cell phone bills and the like. 

So...  That's my idea.  What do you people think?  It won't be glamorous.  It won't be easy.  But hopefully it'll be what I'm looking for -- only better!  Thanks again, guys!