Red Wiggler Community Farm
GROUP Volunteer Position Description
Position Title: Youth or Adult Volunteers accompanied by a Group Coordinator
Supervisor: Volunteer Coordinator and Farm 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/ client or with other volunteers to complete the daily needs of the farm. Otherwise you may be assigned a chore as a group with a clear goal to work towards.
Hours of Volunteering (Weather Permitting):
March - November, Tuesday – 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, and Reliable
• Accepting and Non-judgmental of all people
• Ability to treat Growers/Clients, 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:
• Follow the agency's Policies and Procedures
• To notify agency in advance 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 participate in meaningful educational, social, and vocational training
• To complete Service Learning requirements
• To develop gardening skills
• Self enrichment
• Possible future work referrals and recommendations
Training and Preparation:
• Policies and Procedures should be explained by the Group Coordinator prior to the visit
• The Red Wiggler Community Farm will provide training of steps needed to complete the assigned farm job
Creating fertile ground to nourish a healthy and inclusive community