Check out our volunteer links below
The farm has evolved to where it is today in large part thanks to our wonderful volunteers. On most Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the spring and summer, there are opportunities to volunteer at the farm: helping to build pens, maintaining the buildings, moving bedding to the compost pile, preparing for community events. We also occasionally plan work days if we have a big job to do. We especially appreciate volunteers who can make a regular commitment to come to the farm once a month, once a week, or on any somewhat regular basis. This allows us to get to know you better and, once you know your way around, you'll be a much more productive volunteer (and have more fun!). All work is eligible for City Market Member-Worker hours: volunteer 4 hours a month and get 12% off at City Market Coop the following month. To participate in the City Market Member-Worker program you must (1) join City Market Coop and (2) complete their one hour orientation for member-workers.
There are some winter opportunities at the farm; these include moving out old bedding, occasional help with the goats, loading/unloading hay, helping with our Christmas Tree collection.
The farm has evolved to where it is today in large part thanks to our wonderful volunteers. On most Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the spring and summer, there are opportunities to volunteer at the farm: helping to build pens, maintaining the buildings, moving bedding to the compost pile, preparing for community events. We also occasionally plan work days if we have a big job to do. We especially appreciate volunteers who can make a regular commitment to come to the farm once a month, once a week, or on any somewhat regular basis. This allows us to get to know you better and, once you know your way around, you'll be a much more productive volunteer (and have more fun!). All work is eligible for City Market Member-Worker hours: volunteer 4 hours a month and get 12% off at City Market Coop the following month. To participate in the City Market Member-Worker program you must (1) join City Market Coop and (2) complete their one hour orientation for member-workers.
There are some winter opportunities at the farm; these include moving out old bedding, occasional help with the goats, loading/unloading hay, helping with our Christmas Tree collection.
We also have need of some volunteers who take on specific assignments for the season or year. This is work that you can do on your own time once you get the lay of the land. Please contact us directly (amy.pineislandvt@gmail.com) if you are interested and we will tell you whether the positions are open or put you on a list in case they open up.
MECHANIC. Have mechanical experience? We are looking for a mechanically skilled person to help maintain farm machinery, which includes a lawn mower (ride-on), tractor, and van. This person should develop a maintenance schedule, ensure that it is being followed, carry out basic maintenance tasks (e.g. greasing, oil changes) and train farm workers to do these tasks. We anticipate that this job will be for 1-2 people who are able to devote 4-8 hours of work per month throughout the year.
MECHANIC. Have mechanical experience? We are looking for a mechanically skilled person to help maintain farm machinery, which includes a lawn mower (ride-on), tractor, and van. This person should develop a maintenance schedule, ensure that it is being followed, carry out basic maintenance tasks (e.g. greasing, oil changes) and train farm workers to do these tasks. We anticipate that this job will be for 1-2 people who are able to devote 4-8 hours of work per month throughout the year.
GARDENER. We are looking for volunteers who can maintain our flower gardens and . This will require planting, weeding, watering, deadheading plants for approximately 2-4 hours once per month. (Or, take two shifts and come twice a month.) We anticipate that this job could be held by four people working 2-4 hours per month from May to October.
MOWER. We are looking for a volunteer who can help mow the farm public areas with a ride-on lawn tractor twice a month. We anticipate that this job could be done by one or two people, working approximately 4-8 hours per month from May to October. You should be available to work at least once every two weeks over the summer if you take this job. If you want to work with a friend, one person can mow and the other one rake or clip.
ARTIST/MUSICIAN. We often need help with sign painting and other artistic endeavors (logos, brochure layout, web sites...) This can be done on your own time once we explain what needs to be done. We also need musicians who can play lively music for our community events a few times a year. Please let us know if you are a farm-friendly musician who can donate a few hours to making people happy! Artist position currently filled.
ON CALL HELPERS. Sometimes we have unexpected and somewhat sudden (1-3 days notice) tasks...like a hay or milk delivery that needs people to help unload. If your schedule is flexible and you would like to be contacted for these types of specific needs, please send us an email and let us know your interest and general availability (weekday/weekend, morning/afternoon). Please also tell us whether you can do medium-heavy labor or only want lighter-duty assignments.