Hello Visitors, Volunteers, Learners!
Are you interested in volunteering, learning to farm organically, working on a school or scout project, bringing students or children to the farm, helping in construction, or doing an internship? Contact a member of the BFS Volunteer Coordination Team:
Gail, read5@msn.com
Wayne, wayneleaver1959@icloud.com
Opportunities for new volunteers
What talents will you bring to the farm?
1. Farming and gardening – volunteers join our farmers in daily farm chores. Tasks include mulching, composting, transplanting, harvesting, weeding and other plant-related tasks. No qualifications or skills required, though gardening experience is a plus.
Length of commitment: continuous (spring-fall)
2. Infrastructure and build projects – volunteers assist farm crew in building, assembling, and fixing structures such as high tunnels, sheds, farm stand, tables, benches, and other carpentry projects. Carpentry and/or construction experience is a plus.
Length of commitment: continuous (year-round opportunities)
3. Committees and Teams – These groups plan for and coordinate different aspects of the farm’s operation. If you’re interested in a particular topical area, contact one of the team leader(s) below.
| Communication Team Manages social media, newsletter, internal communications | Ron, rpittrep5@gmail.com Wayne, wayneleaver1959@icloud.com |
| Composting Team Collects and processes food scraps from the community to create organic fertilizer for the farm | Kelvin, kmisiurski@hotmail.com Tim, tcfaulkner5@gmail.com |
| Education Committee Conducts programs, tours, events, home schooling | Karen, ksealflowers@gmail.com Wayne, wayneleaver1959@icloud.com |
| Farm Stand Committee Manages farm stand; prices and sells farm produce, flower, and honey | Ann, admdoran@gmail.com Gail T., gail.tonnessen@gmail.com |
| Food Safety Team Educates the farm’s volunteers on safe handling of fresh food | Bev, bevmigliore@gmail.com |
| Infrastructure Committee Builds, expands, and maintains structures, electricity, and water | Dane, danepursley@gmail.com |
| Learning Garden Team Working to establish an ADA accessible garden for disabled volunteers | Bev, bevmigliore@gmail.com |
| Pollinator Pathway Team Manages a section of the farm devoted to pollinators (bees, other insects, birds) | Gail, read5@msn.com |
| Water Resources Team Works with USDA to manage and expand the farm’s well water and irrigation | Bev, bevmigliore@gmail.com |
Community support is imperative to our growing programs that reach students of all ages. Check our Facebook page or email us at barringtonfarmschool@gmail.com for volunteer opportunities.
- Farm events (yoga, farm dinners, tours, corporate outings
- Food scrap drop-off site
- Join a farm committee (education, major projects, marketing, crop planning)
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Interested in having an event at the farm? Birthday parties, campouts …. everything gets a farm theme… Inquire by sending us an email.