For those interested in getting their hands in the dirt, volunteers assist with transplanting, harvesting, washing, & packing farm fresh produce. Volunteers go home with fresh produce as a thank you!
Short Term Volunteers participate in special events, or plan a shorter-term commitment of less than 3 months in any MEND department. Orientation is not required. *Minors 13-17 years old need to be accompanied by an adult to volunteer.
Whether it be designing and building sets, decorating the different areas, creating audio/video effects, designing costumes, doing makeup, scaring the bejeebers out of people, working the pay table, helping direct people in the parking lot, walking through passing out water to actors, cooking dinner for everyone at the end of the night, and so much…
Contact us for volunteering opportunities.
Help us harvest the garden from June to the end of September. Children under 18 are allowed only when accompanied by a parent or responsible adult or parent. Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00 in season
There are many ways for individuals of all ages to volunteer time and talent, including as a volunteer for one-time events such as community events or work days, in the woods as a Mentor-in-Training, on one of our Board Committees or as a Board Member.
Feeding cats and providing companionship and care. Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by a parent.
Help out at D-Town Farm. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied and monitored by a responsible adult. D-Town Farm serves as a site for court mandated and school related community service. Volunteer days are Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. – noon and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. – noon, beginning the third…
We have an ongoing bottle drive. This has provided a monthly amount to help with bills. Volunteers sort and return bottles and hand in the receipts. This has become larger over the years and in 2020 the bottle drive raised over $40K!
Help prepare free meals for those in need on Tuesdays. No experience needed. Kitchen volunteers work from 11am-3pm.