Farm Volunteer Days

HandsOn Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools and gloves provided

Opportunity to learn about gardening

Support for food literacy education

Job summary

HandsOn Sacramento invites you to join our Farm Volunteer Days to help maintain our student farm. The role involves working outdoors on various activities like planting and harvesting while supporting food literacy education.

No experience is necessary, but volunteers must be at least 16 years old to participate independently. We provide tools, and refreshments, and suggest wearing appropriate attire. Volunteers will have a unique experience while learning about gardening!

Qualifications

• Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to work without a parent.
• Willingness to learn and work outdoors is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the farm and preparing for classes.
• Participate in planting, harvesting, weeding, and other farm activities.

Job description

Lettuce Grow Together! Farm Volunteer Days at Food Literacy Center

Interested in gardening, farming, or spending time outdoors? Join our Farm Volunteer Days on Wednesdays and select Fridays from 9:00–11:00 a.m. No experience is needed, just a willingness to learn and get your hands dirty! Volunteers must be 16+ to volunteer without a parent but a parent signature is required on the waiver form.

Volunteers will work alongside our Farm Team to help maintain our one-acre student farm and prepare it for upcoming classes and events. Activities may include planting, harvesting, weeding, mulching, composting, watering, and other seasonal farm projects. Every volunteer day is a little different, making it a great opportunity to learn about gardening while supporting food literacy education for local youth.

What we’ll provide

• Tools and gloves
• Sunscreen and bug spray
• Water fountains and restrooms
• Shaded areas for breaks

What to bring

• A reusable water bottle
• Your enthusiasm for helping on the farm!

Attire

• Closed‑toe shoes are required
• We recommend a hat and sun protection

Please only sign up for days you know you’ll be available. Our farmer plans activities and prepares materials based on volunteer registrations. While the volunteer shift is scheduled from 9:00–11:00 a.m., we understand schedules can be busy, and you do not need to stay for the full two hours. We simply ask that you note your expected arrival and departure times when signing up so we can plan accordingly.

Please remember to stay hydrated and take breaks as needed.

Requirements

Age: Minimum 16+ without a parent; 15+ with adult accompaniment; a parent signature on the waiver is required for 15‑year‑olds. No experience required.

Parking & Logistics

• Parking is limited. Volunteers are asked to park next door in the school parking lot or on the street.