Volunteer with Us
We can't meet our mission without you.
Volunteers are an enormous asset to both of our farms, and we truly couldn’t meet our mission without them. From planting and harvesting, to weeding and field preparation, volunteers are hard at work almost every day and assist with nearly every aspect of our farm operation.
Roll Up Your Sleeves
We welcome individuals and groups of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
All first time volunteers will receive an educational tour as part of their volunteer experience that gives an overview of our agricultural operation and food access initiatives across Richmond.
We do our best to accommodate each request, however, volunteer slots are limited and volunteers are taken on a first come, first serve basis. If you’re having a hard time scheduling with us, please take a look at some of the other volunteer-led initiatives working to improve food access in Richmond.
Though we love welcoming volunteers of all ages, please note that we are a working farm and most farm tasks are not appropriate for children under 6 years old. Young children can observe and explore, but may not be able to fully participate in volunteer work. Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or adult group leader.
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Volunteer Visits
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Volunteer Hours
Schedule Your Visit
Volunteers work on our farms 5 days a week. From April to November, our Powhatan Farm hosts volunteers Monday through Thursday from 9am-12noon and 1-4pm, and on Saturdays from 9am-12noon. Our Northside farm welcomes volunteers Monday through Thursday from 9am-12noon. From June-September, Northside hosts an additional shift on Saturdays from 9am-12noon.
Lead Volunteer Program
Lead Volunteers commit to volunteering with us for at least one shift per work across the entire growing season on both our farms and Mobile Markets. These unofficial staff members continue to be a critical component to our success.
Other Great Places to Volunteer
Sometimes we may not have availability or not be the right fit for the volunteer experience you are looking for. Check out our list of other great organizations that could use your help!
Volunteer Information
Visit Our Farms
Interested in engaging with our farms outside of volunteerism? Take a look at the other experiences we offer at our two sites.