Opportunity Details
Grow On RVA - Fairfield MS
The Community Food Collaborative is a hyper-local food systems development organization, with a mission to improve the health, wellness, and equity of all residents across our region through a network of urban farms and community education programs. The Fairfield Middle School micro farm hosts dynamic service learning initiatives and is transforming the lives of young people through an 8-month urban agriculture social entrepreneurship experience. Here, youth interns and community members work together to grow fresh fruit, veggies, herbs and flowers that are sold through a network of youth-run farm stands and CSA program, and donated to area partners.
Volunteers will assist with a variety of tasks, including: planting seasonal vegetables, maintaining and weeding garden beds and footpaths, pruning and trellising plants, keeping compost piles active and healthy, and harvesting produce and flowers. Most importantly, you can expect to have a lot of fun while working and learning.
Volunteers should dress for comfort and safety. Wear close-toed shoes, long pants and sleeves as appropriate, and sunscreen.
All volunteers who plan to attend must be registered. This includes youth. If the post indicates adults must be present, youth and adults must register using the team functionality. To learn more about our team functionality, please view our Volunteer with a Group page.
If allowed on the project, any youth volunteers under the age of 18 must bring a parent-signed youth waiver to the project. The waiver can be found after sign up on the confirmation page or by visiting our Volunteer with Youth page.
Registration for this project will close 12 hours in advance.
Volunteers will assist with a variety of tasks, including: planting seasonal vegetables, maintaining and weeding garden beds and footpaths, pruning and trellising plants, keeping compost piles active and healthy, and harvesting produce and flowers. Most importantly, you can expect to have a lot of fun while working and learning.
Volunteers should dress for comfort and safety. Wear close-toed shoes, long pants and sleeves as appropriate, and sunscreen.
All volunteers who plan to attend must be registered. This includes youth. If the post indicates adults must be present, youth and adults must register using the team functionality. To learn more about our team functionality, please view our Volunteer with a Group page.
If allowed on the project, any youth volunteers under the age of 18 must bring a parent-signed youth waiver to the project. The waiver can be found after sign up on the confirmation page or by visiting our Volunteer with Youth page.
Registration for this project will close 12 hours in advance.
Civic & Community, Health & Wellness
Families, Low-income communities, People with Health-Based Concerns
Age Minimum (with Adult): 1+, Minimum Age:16+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed
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