Common Good’s City Farmers volunteer program is an opportunity to take your involvement with our farm to the next level. As a City Farmer, you will participate in multiple aspects of running an urban farm.
We accept applications on a rolling basis and if you are not selected for the first available session, we will keep your application on the waitlist and you will be considered for later sessions.
Although tasks will change seasonally, see the list below to get an idea of what each session will involve. Different time slots will have different responsibilities so when you apply you can choose what works best for your interest and your schedule.
Requirements
As a City Farmer, you will provide crucial help to our staff team, completing essential tasks with increasing autonomy. Start dates & structure vary based on the category of volunteering.
Farming Support
Farm Market Operations
F.R.E.S.H. Fridge and Pantry
Youth Program Support
Compost Support
Events Support
We ask that you:
Be committed to volunteering for the length of the session you register for.
Are open to learning and participating in a variety of tasks.
Read the session descriptions and only sign up if you are open to all activities listed.
Attend the orientation for your session.
We are looking for people:
Who have experience or are excited to learn about various elements of running a sustainable urban farm.
Who are excited about working in close-knit community.
Who are willing to work outside in all weather conditions.
Our City Farmers program is for volunteers 16 years of age or older. Volunteers under 18 must have a parent/guardian sign a waiver. All levels of experience are welcome!
Farming support Sessions
On our half-acre urban, regenerative farm, you’ll have the chance to work alongside Farmer Foster in the field and in our fruit orchard, harvesting organic produce for our community. Some tasks include watering, harvesting produce, washing and packing and weeding. Each farm volunteer session is 8-10 weeks starting March 30.
Farm Support sessions are on:
Sundays from 9 am - 12 pm
Wednesdays from 8 am - 11 am - Harvest Day!
Wednesdays from 10 am - 1 pm - Harvest Day!
Farm Market operations Sessions
Our Pay What You Can Farm Market is a staple in our community where folks come weekly to get their fresh produce, to try different recipes, and to spend time in a welcoming, blossoming, vibrant environment. Some tasks for volunteers include market set-up and break-down, welcoming customers, prepping recipes and/or samples, re-stocking market items, carrying/transporting boxes (up to 50 pounds - we have wagons/carts!), packing CSAs and grocery bags
Start Date: May 6th
Wednesdays: 2:30 - 5pm & 5 - 7:30pm
Session Lengths: 8 weeks
Session 1: May 6, 13, 20, 27 | June 3, 10, 17, 24
Session 2: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Aug 5, 12, 19
Session 3: Sept 2, 9, 16, 23 | Oct 7, 14, 21, 28
f.r.e.s.h. Fridge & Pantry volunteer sessions
The F.R.E.S.H. Fridge and Pantry is a community powered mutual aid initiative that redistributes surplus food, supports food access, and strengthens neighborhood care through collective responsibility. With our Community Engagement Manager, fridge & pantry volunteers will have the opportunity to steward the shared community fridge & pantry.
We welcome community members, organizers, creatives, and problem-solvers who want to play an active role in strengthening food access.
Responsibilities include:
Food Rescue and donation pickup
Local Outreach /Adopt a Fridge Support
Community Engagement
Fundraising /Digital Outreach/Storytelling
Volunteers interested in supporting the F.R.E.S.H. Fridge begin by completing the City Farmer Volunteer Application. After submitting the City Farmer application, volunteers will be invited to complete an interest form, where you can share your interests, availability, and choose the role that fits your capacity.
The FRESH Fridge operates through 8-week volunteer sessions. Each session begins with a mandatory volunteer orientation. The program encourages full participation throughout the 8-week session, including orientation, communication, and volunteer commitments. A minimum of four volunteer actions during the 8-week session is required. Availability and capacity should be clearly communicated in advance.
Next session starts soon!
Youth Program SupporT
Youth Program Support sessions are a great way to get to know our neighborhood youth, while taking part in fun activities in the garden. Tasks include supporting individual youth, taking attendance, taking photos, washing dishes and more. Our program is drop in, so each day can look different and we welcome volunteers who are ready to jump in and adapt to the situation at hand. Must be willing to complete a background check.
10-12 week sessions starting Sunday March 15.
Each session commitment include 30 minutes of setup, our youth session time, and 30 minutes of clean up.
Youth Sessions are:
Sundays from 4:00 pm- 6:30 pm
Tuesdays from 4:00 pm- 6:30 pm
Wednesdays from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Thursdays from 4:00 pm- 6:30 pm
COMPOST SupporT
Work with Farm Educator Wes to manage the on farm compost 3 bin system.
Compost sessions are from 12 - 2p on Wednesdays starting April 8.
EVents SupporT
Join us in making our events unforgettable! Throughout the year, we host a variety of exciting events and always welcome volunteers for one-time commitments. Use the application form to sign up for event volunteering notifications and to connect with us about your events expertise!