Alemany Farm Volunteer Day
Alemany Farm Volunteer Day
Volunteers are invited to join Friends of Alemany Farm to learn about urban agriculture and support local food security initiatives. Community workdays are open to individuals of all experience levels and ages on Mondays and Saturday afternoons from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Advance registration is required for all Saturday sessions and for first-time Monday attendees. Returning Monday volunteers are encouraged to register to receive schedule updates or cancellation notices, though it is not strictly required. Participants should register only for shifts they can fully commit to and provide immediate notice of cancellation so waitlisted individuals can be accommodated.
Participants should plan to arrive on time. While staying for the entire session from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM is encouraged, early departures are permitted if communicated to staff upon arrival. Every participant, including children, must be registered individually and sign a waiver upon arrival.
New volunteers receive an orientation tour at the start of the workday before transitioning to farm tasks. Projects may include weeding, planting, bed preparation, fruit tree care, composting, mulching, pathway maintenance, and greenhouse work. Workdays conclude with a vegetable harvest for volunteers to take home.
Work continues during light rain; volunteers should dress in suitable rain gear. Heavy rain will result in cancellation.
Tools are provided on site, though volunteers may bring their own gloves, hori hori knives, or clippers. Recommended items to bring include:
- Water bottle
- Hat
- Sturdy shoes
- Jacket with layered clothing
- Sunscreen
- Snacks
- Bag for harvested produce
Because the farm is a public space without secure storage, volunteers should travel light and leave valuables at home.
Health and safety measures include available handwashing stations, hand sanitizer, and clean gloves. Individuals experiencing illness symptoms must stay home. Friends of Alemany Farm reserves the right to end a volunteer shift if safety guidelines are not followed.
