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? View our Volunteer Handbook, and sign-up here!
If you are a Corporation, School or Community Group looking to bring 10 or more volunteers out to the farm, please email us info@barringtonfarmschool.org and we will get back to you with details about how you can create a memorable, team building experience that makes a difference!
Opportunities for new volunteers
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 info@barringtonfarmschool.org.
| Composting Committee Collects and processes food scraps from the community to create organic fertilizer for the farm | |
| Education Committee Plans and conducts programs, tours, events, field trips, and educational workshops. | |
| Farm Stand Committee Manages farm stand; prices and sells farm produce, flowers, and honey | |
| Infrastructure Helps to anticipate building needs, repairs, and maintenance on the farm. Maintains current structures and irrigation systems. | |
| Fundraising/Grants Committee Works together to create compelling fundraising strategies and events. | |
| Tech Committee Creating efficient and up-to-date ways to digitally organize BFS. Creating systems and ensuring those systems are integrated. | |
| Finance Committee Checks and balances of finances including budget, grants, and all formalties. | |
| Crops Committe Planning and executing planting, harvesting, and donations of farm produce. |
Community support is imperative to our growing programs that reach students of all ages. Check our social media @btownfarmschool or email us at info@barringtonfarmschool.org for volunteer opportunities.
- Farm events (yoga, farm dinners, tours, corporate outings, etc).
- Food scrap drop-off site
- Join a farm committee (see above!)
Support the farm! Make a secure donation online.
Interested in having an event at the farm? Inquire by sending us an email to info@barringtonfarmschool.org