Corporate Volunteer Opportunities
Bring a group of colleagues to a rewarding day of team-building and volunteering at Red Wiggler Care Farm. Volunteering is a great way for your company to give back to the community and build employee engagement through a hands-on, in-person experience.
Volunteers will work alongside our growers and program staff to grow high-quality vegetables and distribute them to our diverse community.
Corporate Volunteering at Red Wiggler
Volunteer tasks vary depending on the season, but you might find yourself weeding, planting, harvesting, watering, or preparing soil; or washing, packing, sorting, and weighing produce. Each day brings something new, and we’ll give you all the instructions and demonstrations you need to get started. Plus, we always work as a team, so you’ll never be on your own.
We usually host volunteer groups Tuesday mornings through Friday mornings throughout the growing season (May through November) from 9 a.m. to noon and occasional afternoons.
Suggested donation: $250
How to Sign Up Your Group for Volunteering at Red Wiggler
Step one:
Fill out our Group Interest Form. You’ll provide the number of participants in your group, the date you would like to visit, and what type of experience you prefer.
Step two:
We’ll follow up with you to confirm the date and details of your visit.
Step three:
Fill out, sign, and return the Memo of Understanding form.
Step four:
Pay the suggested program fee. Payments can be made via cash or check on the day of your visit, or online.
Step five:
Plan for your visit. Learn more about visiting our farm.
A Typical Day at the Farm
What is a typical day of volunteering at Red Wiggler Care Farm?
- We kick off our volunteer day at 8:45 am. When you arrive, take time to sign in, fill up your water bottle, use the bathroom, make a name tag, and make sure you’re ready for the sun.
- At 9 a.m., gather under the mulberry tree to meet the rest of the crew and go over the day’s tasks, teams, and safety guidelines.
- By 9:10 am, you’ll head to the fields with your small team, which may include Grower staff, other volunteers, interns, and a team leader. Your team leader will guide you through the activity, demonstrating how to complete your job.
- From 9:10 to 10:15 am, you’ll get to work! Depending on the season, you might be harvesting kale or collard greens, preparing beds for planting, or weeding in the pick-your-own beds. The tasks vary with the season, just like the crops we grow.
- At 10:15 am, take a quick break for some water, shade, and maybe a snack.
- From 10:30 am to 12 p.m., you’ll continue working on your project or join a new team for another task. Your shift wraps up right at noon.
- At noon, volunteers are invited to join us for a relaxing outdoor lunch under the oak tree.
- If you stick around for the afternoon shift (1–3 p.m.), you’ll help tackle new tasks, often sorting the morning’s harvest. We finish up by 3 p.m. and say goodbye to Growers and volunteers for the day.