VOLUNTEER

 Inclusivity matters. We aim to ensure that anyone who wants to be involved is able to find a form of volunteer work that works for them, too.

Stay in the loop about volunteer opportunities - it’s the best way to plug in with our community 🌿

Below is a Calendar of our upcoming Work Parties and Events! We do our best to update this regularly, but sometimes it’s missing events that are announced in our WhatsApp group, if you want to join our WhatsApp group email us at grow@rhythmseedfarm.org 

Explore the drop-down menu below to learn about the opportunities we offer,
and find your place in the Rhythm Seed Family.

  • Our work parties are held regularly during the growing season. They provide a great opportunity for anyone to gain a little hands-on experience in regenerative urban farming.

    While every growing season is different, there are certain, well, rhythms to our work parties.

    In the spring and early summer, volunteers can learn how to direct sow seeds and propagate perennials. They can also learn to support seedlings started indoors through the hardening off and transplanting processes.

    Through the summer, volunteers can learn about pruning and harvesting, plant breeding and seed selection, and proper mulching and water management.

    In the fall and early winter, our work parties teach volunteers how to harvest and process seeds, propagate and plant crops for the coming spring, and prepare gardens for winter weather.

    Come for a few minutes or stay all day! You can decide your level of involvement; we are delighted to have help in our busiest season, and love getting to know our volunteers. Contact us to stay in the loop!

  • Whether you are available to sit down and consult with us for one day or can make a more regular commitment, there is plenty of off-farm work to be done! Many of these areas of work can be done remotely. We are always looking for help with small construction jobs, web development, social media, bookkeeping, legal advice, and more.

    Have an idea for how you could help but don’t see it listed here? Contact us!

  • “No research without action, and no action without research!” — Kurt Lewin

    We want to engage researchers, students, partners, and members in citizen science on our farm. Visit our research page to learn more about our aims, and for contact information to share your idea.

  • If you are passionate about our work and can commit to (an average of) 8-10 hours per week for at least three months, contact us! If you are a student, we can work together with your school or university to explore opportunities for academic credit. Apprenticeships are great opportunities to learn first hand knowledge while giving back to the community