Volunteer Opportunities From: Growing Hope

Join Growing Hope for our Home Vegetable Garden (HVG) Build Days as we help families and community members get ready for the growing season with new raised garden beds and home gardens.

Volunteers will assist with building raised beds, moving soil and compost, basic garden setup, and outdoor hands-on projects. Experience with gardening and using tools is a bonus, but not a requirement- just a willingness to help and work as part of a team! 

This is a great opportunity to learn gardening skills, meet new people, and support food access in our community.

Tasks may include:
• Building and assembling raised beds
• Shoveling soil and compost
• General outdoor cleanup and setup

Please bring:
• Water bottle & sunscreen
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Closed-toe shoes
• Work gloves if you have them

Come for one build day or several, we’d love to have you with us!

Each shift will begin at the Growing Hope Urban farm to gather materials and shovel compost into the truck. Volunteers will then follow GH staff to the build site. All build sites are within approximately 5 miles of the farm. Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation. 

Please wear clothes that can get dirty, including closed toes shoes (no flip flops or open-toe shoes are allowed on-site). We recommend bringing a water bottle and sunscreen (if needed).

Join us for a fun and engaging Youth Volunteer Day, hosted by the Growing Hope Teen Leadership Program! This summer series runs every Tuesday from June 30 to July 28, from 10 AM - 12 PM, offering youth ages 11-17 the chance to

Work on the farm and learn about urban agriculture
Connect with other youth in your community
Take home fresh produce grown with your own hands
Gain a sense of accomplishment and personal satisfaction

Help grow fresh food for your community while building skills and making a difference. Come get your hands in the soil and be a part of the change!

Drop-off & Supervision:
Parents/guardians drop off and pick up youth at Growing Hope for each session. The event is fully supervised by trained adult staff, all of whom have completed background checks. Signed waivers are required for participation. Youth will be in a safe, supportive environment while learning, working, and having fun on the farm!