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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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8 people are interested
Help out in the fields at Red Wiggler Community Farm
ORGANIZATION: RED WIGGLER FOUNDATION INC
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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8 people are interested
Do you like getting your hands in the soil, learning about different plants and bugs, and meeting new people? If so, consider volunteering at Red Wiggler Community Farm, a 501(c)3 certified organic Care farm that employs individuals with developmental disabilities to provide nourishing food for the community.
Most volunteer opportunities are Monday through Friday, from 9 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 3 pm, through November.
Our field volunteers assist with every aspect of keeping our farm running:
- transplanting
- harvesting for our CSA and for donation (we grow organic veggies, flowers, and herbs)
- weeding
- watering
- pest management
- and more!
As a volunteer you have an opportunity to be a partner to our neurodivergent Grower staff, learn about sustainable and organic farming methods, and join our inclusive community.
Interested volunteers can sign up for an on-farm orientation and check out available shifts on our website, or by emailing volunteer@redwiggler.org.
Individuals 18 and over must submit a federal background check in order to volunteer. That can be done at this link. Please also note that individuals under the age of 14 must volunteer alongside an adult.
More opportunities with RED WIGGLER FOUNDATION INC
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About RED WIGGLER FOUNDATION INC
Location:
PO BOX 968, CLARKSBURG, MD 20871, US
Mission Statement
We are a nonprofit, certified organic sustainable vegetable farm where people with and without disabilities come together to work, learn and grow healthy food. We provide meaningful employment for adults with developmental disabilities in the context of our sustainable vegetable farm, providing fresh local produce to our community through our CSA, Farm to Group Home and Farm to Food Bank programs. We also provide educational and service learning opportunities for youth and adults around sustainable farming and environmental stewardship.
Description
Founded in 1996, Red Wiggler was created to provide meaningful employment and healthy food for adults with developmental disabilities and now serves over 1,500 people annually.
Our core values are:
- Reconnecting people with the source of their food and the local community.
- Creating an environment of respect, cooperation, integrity, and innovative thinking.
- Ensuring purposeful work and equal treatment for all stakeholders.
- Fostering opportunities for outreach and meaningful education of youth, adults, and employees.
- Building local food security for our community.
- Being a catalyst for community collaborations and volunteerism.
- Practicing environmental stewardship through sustainable farming practices and careful attention to watershed and habitat protection.
- Conserving resources and reducing our carbon footprint through thoughtful decisions about our built environment, program development, and energy use.
CAUSE AREAS
Environment,
Hunger,
People with Disabilities
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
23400 Ridge RoadGermantown, MD 20876
(39.241558 ,-77.23895 )
DATE POSTED
September 9, 2024
SKILLS
- Farming
- Gardening
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 12
- Orientation or Training
- Up to 3 hours
- Willingness to get dirty and work hard, and a great attitude!