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Thank you for your interest in volunteering at VYCC! We accept volunteers in both our Farm Program and Conservation Program. See below for more details. Let’s get to work! 

Volunteer on The Farm at VYCC

Volunteering on the farm is a hands-on way to support food security in Vermont while connecting with others in a meaningful way. Whether you’re planting, harvesting, or packing fresh vegetables, your work directly contributes to the Health Care Share, which provides food to Vermonters experiencing food insecurity or diet-related illnesses. 

We welcome individuals and groups to join us in the spring (April–June) and fall (September-November). Sign up for a half-day (9 AM–12 PM or 1 PM–4 PM) or a full-day (9 AM–4 PM) shift. 

Why Volunteer?

  • Get outside, get your hands dirty, and learn new skills.
  • Work together and build connections with others. 
  • Experience the reward of growing food to support food security in Vermont. 
  • Fulfill City Market Member Worker hours (if applicable) 

What to Expect on the Farm?

Every volunteer session starts with a warm welcome, an introduction to the farm, and a quick tour before diving into a hands-on project. Depending on the season, tasks may include: 

  • Spring: Seeding, planting, greenhouse work, preparing fields 
  • Fall: Harvesting, washing produce, packing Health Care Shares, food preservation 
Volunteers laugh while tending to soil.

School Groups

We host high school and college groups looking for hands-on learning and community service experience. 

  • Engage in hands-on learning—discover the process of growing food from seed to harvest
  •  Connect with your peers—work together on meaningful farm projects
  • Experience a day in the life of a VYCC youth crew member  

Each school visit begins with a circle-up to introduce the farm, our mission, and the day’s projects. We will provide a brief farm tour and then jump into hands-on farm tasks. If your class curriculum aligns with food systems, sustainability, or community health, let us know—we’re happy to explore customizing the volunteer experience to explore these topics your students! 

Corporate Groups

Trade in your desk for a day on the farm! Volunteering with your colleagues is a fun, active, and rewarding way to: 

  • Strengthen teamwork—work together to accomplish farm tasks. 
  • Challenge yourselves—engage in a hands-on experience outside the office. 
  • Give back to the community—help fight food insecurity in Vermont. 

At the end of the day, your team will walk away feeling accomplished, inspired, and more connected—both to each other and to the greater community. 

Want to make an even bigger impact and further your support of the Food & Farm Program? Make your company a corporate sponsor! Reach out to Devon.Cooke@vycc.org for more information. 

Ready to Join Us?

Contact our Volunteer Coordinator: volunteer@vycc.org 
Sign up for a shift here: Calendly Link