Become a Community Farmer! Help Grow Fruits and Veggies for Your Community in 2024

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Join us in getting your hands dirty for a good cause! The Piedmont Environmental Council’s Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows needs volunteers to help sow seeds, plant vegetable transplants and to harvest fresh produce for Clarke and Loudoun food pantries in our 2024 season. While you help your community you’ll learn more about the local food system and maybe even pick up a few tips on growing your own fruits and veggies.

Volunteer opportunities for 2024 will begin in late March/early April and continue throughout the growing season. We have multiple opportunities per week during the peak season (June-September). Due to the food pantry’s availability to pick up produce, the majority of time slots are during the week. However, we also offer occasional weekend opportunities. Volunteer opportunities are announced via email to all volunteers who have signed up. We are happy to coordinate Corporate and Group volunteer days for groups of fifteen or more.

All ages are welcome to volunteer, minors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Learn more at pecva.org/farm

Ongoing Tasks (April-October):

Seed starting, planting, harvesting

On-site training will be provided. Previous experience is welcome, but not required! Be prepared to work outside in variable weather conditions. Bring gardening gloves, snacks, water, sun protection, bug spray, and weather appropriate clothing. Volunteer waiver required, a link to the digital waiver will be shared in the volunteer welcome letter you will receive upon registration.