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Volunteer at the Homeless Garden Project Farm

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ORGANIZATION: Homeless Garden Project



The Homeless Garden Project provides job training, transitional employment, and support services to people who are experiencing homelessness. HGP's vibrant education and volunteer program for the broad community blends formal, experiential, and service learning. The programs take place in our 3-acre organic farm and related enterprises.

On the farm, you will meet the crew, learn more about the farm, and join that day's activities which may include: weeding, harvesting, planting, building compost, and more. Projects are weather dependent and defined by the day's priorities. We often can't tell you exactly what project you'll be working on in advance.

Tuesday - Fridays: Arrive at 10 am, and join our crew for the morning stretch and delegation of tasks for the day. Stay until 2 pm or leave anytime in between. Lunch is included and served at noon.

Saturdays & Sundays: Arrive any time from 10 am - 4 pm, and join our weekend farm staff and volunteers in various farm tasks. Stay until 4 pm or leave anytime in between.

*Everyone must come with closed-toe shoes, and we recommend that everyone also wear sunscreen, a hat, layers and bring a water bottle. The farm is located on Shaffer Road at Delaware Ave. on the west side of Santa Cruz near Natural Bridges State Park and the Long Marine Lab. The 3 and 20 bus lines stop nearby.

When you arrive, complete a waiver and sign in at the red farmstand. After that, a staff member will get you started on that day's projects.

36 Shifts
Available spots are approximations

Some shifts have expired
  • Tue Feb 18, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Wed Feb 19, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Thu Feb 20, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Fri Feb 21, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Tue Feb 25, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Wed Feb 26, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Thu Feb 27, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Fri Feb 28, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Tue Mar 04, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Wed Mar 05, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Thu Mar 06, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Fri Mar 07, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Tue Mar 11, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Wed Mar 12, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Thu Mar 13, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Fri Mar 14, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Tue Mar 18, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Wed Mar 19, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Thu Mar 20, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Fri Mar 21, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Tue Mar 25, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Wed Mar 26, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Thu Mar 27, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Fri Mar 28, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Fri Feb 14, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - FULL
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Thu Feb 13, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - FULL
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Wed Feb 12, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - FULL
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Tue Feb 11, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - FULL
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Fri Feb 07, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - FULL
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Thu Feb 06, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - FULL
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Wed Feb 05, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - FULL
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Tue Feb 04, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - FULL
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Fri Jan 31, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - FULL
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Thu Jan 30, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - FULL
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Wed Jan 29, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - FULL
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
  • Tue Jan 28, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - FULL
    Santa Cruz CA 95060 US
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About Homeless Garden Project

Location:

30 West Cliff Drive P.O. 617, Santa Cruz, CA 95061, US

Mission Statement

The Santa Cruz Homeless Garden Project helps men and women gain skills and confidence to enter wider communities. We provide training and transitional employment within a community-supported organic garden. Volunteers have many opportunities to learn about and help in the garden, in the kitchen, and with special events.

Description

The Homeless Garden Project (HGP) provides paid job training, transitional employment, and support services to people experiencing homelessness. In complement, the Project operates a community education and volunteer program that serves over 2,500 people annually. The programs take place at our 3.5-acre organic farm and related enterprises. Volunteers have many opportunities to learn about and help in the garden, in the kitchen, and with special events.

CAUSE AREAS

Environment
Homeless & Housing
Hunger
Environment, Homeless & Housing, Hunger

WHEN

Tue Jan 28, 2025 - Sun Jun 29, 2025
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
This opportunity has 36 shifts

WHERE

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(36.9796,-122.042)
 

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