Volunteer

This farm belongs to the community — we invite you to come and get your hands dirty! And if you have experience or skills in the areas needed (or you’re willing to learn), come and be part of this great community of growers.


Drop-In Hours

Volunteer sessions will take place each week:

Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday 9AM – 12:30PM

Each session will begin with an orientation to the day’s work—what needs to be done, how to do it, and how it relates to the overall farm operation. We’ll then proceed to the work. At the end of the session, we’ll gather again to assess what we’ve done. In order to make this work, we need volunteers to come at the start of the sessions and stay for the full time. We want you to learn about how farms work—how to pick beans, but also what it takes to have a truly sustainable farm. Work sessions also represent an opportunity to build community, hence the group meetings at the beginning and end of each session.


Volunteers Needed

Digging * Fundraising * Public relations * Planting * Educational programs * Website development * Weeding * Administration * Graphic design * Bagging * Grant writing * Desktop publishing * Picking * Organizing volunteers * Maintenance * Washing * Manning farm stands

If you are interested, please contact Greg Maslowe at newtoncommunityfarm@comcast.net or 617-916-9655.

Volunteer teachers and assistants needed for organic gardening classes

Are you an avid gardener? Do you want to share your love of gardening with others?

Newton Community Farm is looking for volunteers to lead or assist in teaching adult and children’s classes in organic gardening. Most classes involve hands-on learning on the farm. Our educational coordinator will match you to an existing class, or work with you to plan a class which highlights your particular area of expertise or interest. Training is available, if needed.

For more information, contact Janet Springfield at jjkas@aol.com.