Volunteer On-Farm, Hands-On
Bringing the community on-farm, hands-on is our mission.
Growing and teaching how to grow food, and then sharing it is what we do.
Our work is fueled by volunteers just like you!
If you want to join in the work, we have the following opportunities availablE
Greenhouse and Field Volunteering:
Work alongside our staff seeding and potting-on in the greenhouse or outdoors prepping beds for spring planting. The task depends on what the farm needs and the weather.
Group Volunteering:
We can accommodate almost any size of group visit. If you are a school or youth group looking to volunteer, please schedule through our field trip page.
Event Volunteering:
Help us welcome our community on-farm for plant sales, workshops, Farm Fest and more!
Skill Sharing:
We welcome volunteers on farm to help with admin support, IT work, tool repair, carpentry, library tending and more.
Got a skill you want to share? Email volunteer@kcfarmschool.org for more information.
WHERE DO I PARK?
Please park at Common Ground, 2443 S. 42nd St. KCK, 66106 and walk across 42nd St. We will meet you by the chicken coop!
VOLUNTEERING FAQ
We welcome people of all ages, ancestries, and abilities to join us on-farm, hands-on. No experience necessary.
We provide all the materials, tools, and training you’ll need to perform tasks.
Please dress for the weather. Layers are recommended. Closed toed shoes are always required.
We ask that volunteers under the age of 13 be chaperoned on farm; youth ages 13 and up may volunteer independently as long as they have a liability waiver on file with us signed by a parent or guardian.
We welcome folx needing community service hours to volunteer with us.
FIRST TIME VOLUNTEERING?
Please review our volunteer handbook .
QUESTIONS ABOUT VOLUNTEERING AND VISITING OPPORTUNITIES?
Please email volunteer@kcfarmschool.org and a staff member will follow up with you.
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