Would you like to help at the Hunger Task Force Farm?

Each year, more than 5,000 community volunteers provide the labor force that it takes to operate The Farm—from seed to harvest. Want to help? Dig in with us at The Farm! The Farm grows a wide variety of crops to ensure hungry families have access to culturally appropriate foods, rounding out pantry food options with fresh produce rarely found on pantry shelves. SEW IFMA members and their families, 16 years of age and up, are welcome to participate.

Schedule 

1:00pm - 3:30pm  Farming

3:30pm - 4:00pm  Sub Sandwiches & Drinks (Provided by IFMA)

VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES

• Farm volunteers should be in good physical condition, and able to bend, lift, walk, kneel, and carry items
• Volunteers should be prepared to be outside for the duration of their shift
• Volunteers should be capable of lifting 30 pounds
• The grounds are not handicapped accessible
• Volunteers are required to be 16 years of age
• Closed-toe shoes are required (no sandals)
• Tennis shoes or work boots with jeans (shorts okay)
• Please dress in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
• Bring work gloves if you have them (gloves will also be provided on site)
• Bring a hat, sunscreen, and water (water will also be provided on site)
• Wear layers as you will be outside and conditions are variable

ACTIVITIES

Transplanting crops and field maintenance (spring-fall)

Trail building and maintenance in oak savanna, landscaping (spring-fall)

Harvesting and washing crops from the fields and orchards (summer-fall)

INCLEMENT WEATHER

Hunger Task Force reserves the right to cancel volunteer activities due to weather conditions, either because of limited field access or safety concerns. If such a situation occurs, the group leader will be contacted as soon as possible. Group members, if you are unable to reach your group lead please call our hotline number at 414-485-5404 to get an update on shift cancellations. The hotline is updated one hour before the start of your shift.

STAFFING

A Hunger Task Force staff member will be present to greet and sign in volunteers, review instructions, explain procedures and assign specific duties to volunteers. Staff will work with volunteers for the duration of the shift.

SAFETY

Hunger Task Force makes all possible efforts to ensure a safe environment for volunteers. Volunteers are under the direct supervision of Hunger Task Force staff and should follow written and verbal instructions for their own safety as well as the safety of those working around them. Volunteers are not required to have previous agricultural experience and will be accompanied by a staff member at all times. Please let staff know if you feel uncomfortable with an activity or situation and adjustments will be made.