Position Title: Volunteer Supporting the Needs of the Farm

Supervisor: Field Manager

Purpose / Function: To meet the daily or on-going needs of the farm. The farm provides meaningful jobs for adults with developmental disabilities. Volunteers may work with a grower or with other volunteers to complete the daily needs of the farm.

Hours of Volunteering (Weather Permitting):
March - November, Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 12:30/ 1:00 PM
One Saturday a month during the growing season 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Time Commitment: Two or more hours occasionally, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Generally booked from 9:00 – 12:00/12:30 followed by lunch with farm staff/growers during the weekdays

Qualifications:
• Mature, Patient, Friendly, Punctual, Reliable
• Accepting and Non-judgmental of all people
• Ability to treat Growers, Staff, and fellow Volunteers with respect
• Able to do general farm work (may include transplanting, planting, weeding, mulching, harvesting,
and lifting)
• Supportive of the agency's mission

Major Responsibilities:
• Fill out an Adult Volunteer Application and Medical and Liability Release
• Read and follow the agency’s Policies and Procedures
• To notify agency if unable to come for the scheduled hours
• To complete the assigned farm job (may include transplanting, planting, weeding, mulching,
harvesting, and lifting) and return materials used to complete the job to their proper place

Opportunities for Volunteer:
• To develop gardening skills
• To assist in providing meaningful educational, social, and vocational training to adults with
developmental disabilities
• Self enrichment
• Future work referrals and recommendations

Training and Preparation:
• The Red Wiggler Community Farm will provide training
• Training topics will include appropriate ways to interact with the Grower / Client, Policies and
Procedures, and steps needed to complete the farm job

Creating fertile ground to nourish a healthy and inclusive community.