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: $500-5000 (tax-deductible) depending on the size and budget of your organization, as well as your group size.
The suggested donation helps us cover the administrative and staffing costs of your visit. However, we are committed to ensuring that no group is turned away due to financial limitations. Groups that can pay the full fee – or more – help support those who may not be able to cover the entire amount.
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?
- Your visit starts with a brief orientation and tour of Red
Wiggler by our farmers. You’ll learn about what you’re
doing, why, and who it benefits.
Next, we dig in! We’ll tackle projects for 2-2.5 hours with
plenty of breaks built in to relax & connect with
colleagues and Red Wiggler farmers.
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.
We provide all the tools and gear you’ll need. You bring
comfortable clothing, closed-toed shoes, a water bottle
and a snack!