Age: At least 12 years old or in the sixth grade - unless with a group

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. Students may work with a grower/ client or with other volunteers to complete the daily needs of the farm.

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:
• Students not accompanied by a teacher or supervisor must have filled out a Youth Volunteer
Application and have all Parental Consent Forms signed
• 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 participate in meaningful educational, social, and vocational training.
• To complete Service Learning requirements
• To develop gardening skills
• Self enrichment
• Future work referrals and recommendations

Training and Preparation:
• The Red Wiggler Community Farm will provide training
• Training topics will include policies and procedures, the service learning requirement, and steps
needed to complete the assigned farm job

Creating fertile ground to nourish a healthy and inclusive community