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 Team Collects and processes food scraps from the community to create organic fertilizer for the farm | |
| Education Committee Conducts programs, tours, events, home schooling | |
| Farm Stand Committee Manages farm stand; prices and sells farm produce, flower, and honey | |
| Food Safety Team Educates the farm’s volunteers on safe handling of fresh food | |
| Infrastructure Committee Builds, expands, and maintains structures, electricity, and water | |
| Learning Garden Team Working to establish an ADA accessible garden for disabled volunteers | |
| Pollinator Pathway Team Manages a section of the farm devoted to pollinators (bees, other insects, birds) | |
| Water Resources Team Works with USDA to manage and expand the farm’s well water and irrigation |
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
- Food scrap drop-off site
- Join a farm committee (education, major projects, marketing, crop planning)
Support the farm! Make a secure donation online.
Interested in having an event at the farm? Birthday parties, campouts …. everything gets a farm theme… Inquire by sending us an email.