Volunteer with GVI

Whether you’re an experienced grower or brand new to farming, there’s a place for you here. If you share our passion for food justice, sustainability, and community, we invite you to join us and make a meaningful impact through your time and energy.

There’s always something you can do to help us grow :

  • Farm support:

    • Replant seedlings and tend young crops

    • Water and weed beds

    • Prep, mulch, and compost growing areas

    • Infrastructure upgrades

    • and more!

  • Event support:

    • Be part of our planning committee

    • Volunteer on the day of the event

    • Donates supplies

    • Help with outreach and fundraising support

We welcome individual volunteers and small groups. No prior gardening experience is required—just come ready to learn and contribute!

👉 To get started, subscribe to our newsletter at tinyurl.com/newslettergvi and follow us on Instagram @greenvillageinitiative for weekly updates and volunteer opportunities.

📧 For groups of 4 or more, please contact us at media@goGVI.org to schedule a group volunteer day.

Let’s grow a more just and resilient food system—together.


Farm and Garden Volunteer Waiver 

You can fill in the GVI Volunteer Waiver, Release of Liability and Photo Opt-Out form below.

We ask that farm and garden volunteers:

  • Wear heavy-soled, closed-toe shoes, plenty of sunscreen, and farm-appropriate clothing (like long pants), and bring extra sunscreen, any snacks or lunch they may want, and a refillable water bottle.

  • Wear layers in the spring and fall, as the day can start out cool and end hot.

  • Be aware that we have beehives at many of our sites; volunteers who are allergic to bees should bring an Epi-pen or appropriate medication in case they get stung.

  • If your group includes youth high-school age or younger, we require a ratio of one adult chaperone for every 5 youth; the adult chaperones are required to work alongside the youth throughout the volunteer time.

Want more information? Send an email to media@gogvi.org

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