Become a Volunteer at North Freo Social Farm
Where Every Hand Makes a Difference
At North Freo Social Farm, we believe that when you're here, you're a farmer. No prerequisites, no memberships, and no prior gardening know-how are required. Just bring along your enthusiasm and be ready to dig in (quite literally).
We cherish the diversity that every volunteer brings - be it age, ability, or background. Our farm thrives on inclusivity and collaboration.
Each volunteer session is a unique journey. Depending on the day, you might find yourself reviving garden beds, nurturing the soil, planting seeds, tending to compost, mulching, ensuring our plants get their daily dose of water, or feeding our ever-hungry worms.
More than just farming.
Our farming sessions aren't just about tasks. We cherish our mid-morning breaks with a refreshing cuppa, delightful snacks, and heartfelt conversations. True to our name, we're very much a social farm!
To show our appreciation for your dedication and hard work, we encourage volunteers to pick some fresh veggies to take home. After all, the beauty of community farming is sharing the bounty!
What You Need To Know
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We run inductions on a regular basis to cover site orientation and safety and these take roughly 20 mins. Please add your name and details to our list below to be notified of our next induction.
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Regular volunteer days are from 8.30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Over warmer months, 7.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
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Your own morning tea, mug, and gardening gloves.
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Gardening clothes (covered shoes, hats, rain jackets, etc).
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Tea/coffee, gardening tools, sunscreen etc.
Eager to Join Us?
We're always thrilled to welcome new faces into our volunteer family. Now, to join our team, you'll need to register for a volunteer induction event. Don't worry if you find that spots are currently filled; simply place your name on the waitlist, and you'll be notified as soon as a spot becomes available.