Volunteer opportunities will resume Sunday May 5th, 2024!
Hope to see you on the farm!
If you will be volunteering with us on the farm, please complete this waiver prior to or upon arrival to the farm!
Farm Volunteer Opportunities
Days in the Dirt (Drop-In Volunteer Days)
Every Sunday from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, May 5th - October 27th.
Feel free to drop by any Sunday to lend a hand with the work projects of the day! Check out our Events Calendar to confirm we will be on the farm!
Volunteers must be 8 or older*, if under 18 a parent or guardian must be present or must complete online waiver prior to arrival on the farm.
*If you would like to bring small children to the farm on a Sunday please reach out to ekar@ekarfarm.org to inquire about our programming opportunities.
Weekday Volunteer Opportunities
Individuals Seeking Weekday Volunteer Opportunities
For community members that want to be a part of the Ekar team, we welcome you to join us for a regularly scheduled volunteer shift. We ask that these individuals commit to at least one 3-hour shift per week from May through October. Regular volunteers will be provided with fresh produce from the farm, roughly equivalent to one CSA share.
For community members that are not able to commit to an entire season and are not able to volunteer on Sundays, we offer the option to schedule weekday volunteer opportunities. We ask that these individuals commit to a minimum of four 3-hour volunteer shifts.
We are not currently able to accommodate one-off volunteer opportunities during the week. We are a small team and are unable to meet the needs of our distribution partners while also training and overseeing volunteers.
If you are interested in setting up a weekday volunteer schedule, please email the farm manager, Kevin.
Groups Seeking Weekday Volunteer Opportunities
We also welcome larger groups (5-20 individuals) to schedule weekday volunteer opportunities. Groups will be provided with a tour of the farm, discussion of growing practices and hands-on activities. Past groups to the farm include corporate outings, religious groups, youth groups and more!
While working with larger groups, we often commit our staff to overseeing the work and informing the groups about the work Ekar is doing. As such, we will assess a suggested donation rate for groups to help support the day’s activities with staff members.
If your group is interested in visiting Ekar Farm and learning about the work we do to strengthen the local food system, please email the farm manager, Kevin. Please include details about your group (number of people, average age, farming/gardening experience) and a list of potential dates.
Additional Questions? If you still have questions about volunteering, please reach out to the farm manager, Kevin.
Before Coming Out To The Farm…
Complete the volunteer waiver. Each individual volunteering is required to complete the waiver. If under 18, we ask that a parent/guardian be present on the farm or sign the waiver prior to arrival.
Be ready for the day’s weather - bring a water bottle, gloves, hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes (no flip-flops), snacks, and anything else you might need. There is no indoor space at Ekar, so please come prepared.
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Additional Volunteer Opportunities
Interested opportunities off of the farm? We are currently seeking new Ekar Farm Board Members and/or volunteers with the following skills sets and/or experience:
Fundraising
Real Estate
Nonprofit Governance
To inquire about joining Ekar's Board of Directors, contact mackenzie@ekarfarm.org.
To inquire about general off farm volunteering, contact ekar@ekarfarm.org.