Volunteer
Volunteers power the farm! From single days of service to hundreds of hours over the course of an internship, we believe that everyone can be a productive contributor to the farm. Volunteer work is primarily farm chore-based and outdoors. So whether you’re looking to be in a beautiful setting, or enjoy meeting new people, or want to learn the principles behind organic farming, we have a robust and educational experience for you.
Days: Select Tuesday and/or Wednesday and/or Thursday
Times: Select 9:00-12:00 and/or 1:30-4:30
Who: Individual high school and college students (age 18+), adults, business, religious, and community groups
Who Else? Middle and high school groups under age 18+ may be hosted as a School Programs Volunteer Group. For info, click here.
When: Year round / Larger groups are welcome only in spring, summer, and fall
What: Outdoor farm chores! Farm chores change with the seasons and the day, so volunteers must have a flexible spirit and embrace new challenges. Some examples of seasonal work include:
- Seeding
- Transplanting
- Sap collection + boiling
- Light carpentry work
- Mucking animal stalls
- Harvesting
- Animal Care
- Weeding and cultivating
- Mulching and winterizing garden beds
Requirements: Volunteers should be able to bend, lift, carry heavy-ish items, handle small hand tools, follow multi-step directions, possess a can-do spirit, and maintain a cheerful and positive demeanor on our visitor-friendly, community farm.
Contact:
· Arrange a volunteer opportunity: [email protected]
· Volunteer at Maple Magic, Spring Spectacular, or the Harvest Dinner: [email protected]
· Summer Teen/Leader in Training program: [email protected]
We are unable to accept volunteers under the age of 18 due to COVID-19.
Please check back with us at a later date.