Volunteer opportunities are on pause for the winter -
We hope to see you on the farm in Spring 2026!
Before Coming to the Farm…
1. Please complete Ekar’s required Volunteer Sign-Up & Liability Waiver. All participants must review our Waiver & Release of Liability before signing.
For participants under 18, a parent or legal guardian must review and sign the Waiver before their visit.
For participants under 16, a parent or guardian must accompany minors while volunteering. One adult may be responsible for multiple minors who are attending together (for example, two or more friends, siblings, etc.).
2. Review Ekar’s Volunteer One-Pager. It includes helpful details about parking, what to wear, and what to expect when you’re on the farm. We provide shared tools, gloves, and water, and encourage you to bring your own water bottle, sunscreen, and weather-ready clothing so you’re comfortable while working outdoors.
3. Follow us on Instagram and sign up for our email list to get volunteer updates throughout the year.
On-Farm Volunteer Opportunities
Individuals or small groups (1 - 4 people):
The best time to volunteer is during our Days in the Dirt open volunteer days, held on Sundays from May through October. We ask that all volunteers arrive before 10am, and fill out the Volunteer Sign-Up & Liability Waiver before arriving. Please see our calendar for the full Days in the Dirt schedule, as well as scheduled farm closures.
When: Sundays, May – October
May, June, October: 9 am – 1 pm
July–September: 8 am – 12 pm
Group size: 1 – 4 people
Duration: 2 – 4 hours
Free Community Program
Weekday Individuals or small groups (1 - 4 people):
We welcome a limited number of regular weekday volunteers and are not able to offer one-time weekday volunteer opportunities due to staffing capacity and harvest demands. Weekday volunteering requires a commitment of at least one 3-hour shift per week from May through October. Volunteers may receive fresh farm produce when available. If you’re interested in weekday volunteering, please contact sarah@ekarfarm.org
When: Monday – Thursday, 8 am – 3 pm
Group size: 1 – 4 people
Duration: 3+ hours
Group Volunteering (5 – 20+ people):
Bring your employees, community group, students, or organization for a team-building volunteer experience. Activities typically include weeding, harvesting, planting, watering, compost work, or special projects, depending on the season and farm needs. Please see our calendar for scheduling and farm closures. To inquire about Group Volunteering, please submit our Group Volunteer Inquiry Form, and our Farm Manager will contact you.
When: Sunday – Thursday, 8 am – 4 pm
Group size: 5 – 20+ people
Duration: 2 – 4 hours
Program-support contribution:
$50 for nonprofit or similar groups
$100 for corporate groups
