2023 Volunteer Scheduling is Open! See Details Below to Sign up to Volunteer!

 

Come on your own

Individuals are welcome to volunteer during “Drop In” hours at our Grafton Location Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am to Noon, May through September, and from Monday through Friday until the end of October. [Excluding holidays] Please see below for more information.

Bring a Group

Groups of 5 people or more are scheduled to ensure we are prepared with the right sized project and equipment. Fill out the form below to tell us more about your group and when you would like to come!

Team Leader

Our Team Leaders work with CHP Field Staff and Interns to represent the organization and ensure a positive experience for the over 7,500 volunteers that work with us annually. 

2023

Volunteer scheduling is open!

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General Guidelines

We are excited to announce the opening of the 2023 volunteer season! We look forward to working with you in the fields and at the orchard. Help grow, tend, and harvest fresh fruits and vegetables for our neighbors experiencing hunger. Your efforts impact the lives of many in our community who do not have access to proper nutritional resources. Gather family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and groups you participate in, to spend a morning in the fresh air and get your hands in the dirt. 

We welcome volunteers Monday through Saturday, May 1 through October from 9:00 am to Noon (excluding holidays) at the Grafton farm. Scheduling at the Community Harvest Project apple orchard begins mid summer, please look for that announcement in June.

As a Points of Light certified Service Enterprise you can be assured your team will have a great volunteer experience. To request a group volunteer visit please fill out and submit this form.

We are a working farm! All activities take place outside. Wear seasonally appropriate clothing that you won’t mind getting dirty, closed toe shoes, and a hat. Wear sunscreen and carry a refillable water bottle.

Please read the location specific Frequently Asked Questions document prior to your volunteer shift.  You’ll be glad you did. 🙂

CHP Grafton Farm location FAQ

CHP Harvard Orchard location FAQ

Schedule a Volunteer Group

The Grafton Farm hosts groups up to 100, May through October Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am to noon. Volunteers under 16.5 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Harvard Orchard hosts groups of volunteers (high school age and above) from the end of August through October, Tuesday through Friday, 9am to noon. Scheduling at the Community Harvest Project apple orchard begins mid summer, please look for that announcement in June.

We are a working farm! All activities take place outside. Wear seasonally appropriate clothing that you won’t mind getting dirty, closed toe shoes, and a hat. Wear sunscreen and carry a refillable water bottle. Please read the location specific Frequently Asked Questions document prior to your volunteer shift.  You’ll be glad you did. 🙂

CHP Grafton Farm Location FAQ

CHP Harvard Orchard Location FAQ 

If you have volunteer related questions (not to schedule a shift) email volunteer@community-harvest.org

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Individual Drop In Volunteers

2023 schedule is open!

Drop In Volunteers are welcome at our Grafton Location. Individual volunteers can help whenever they are able without needing to schedule a visit. Open Monday through Saturday from 9 am to Noon (excluding holidays) for Drop In volunteering through the end of September. Drop in hours continue Monday through Friday through October. All ages are welcome, volunteers under the age of 16.5 must be accompanied by an adult.

Drop in volunteering is not available in Harvard.

We are a working farm! All activities take place outside. Wear seasonally appropriate clothing that you won’t mind getting dirty, closed toe shoes, and a hat. Wear sunscreen and carry a refillable water bottle.

Become a Team Leader

Team Leading is a rewarding hands-on experience guiding diverse groups of volunteers in farm activities.  Volunteer Team Leaders are the backbone of Community Harvest Project’s success story.  Our Team Leaders work with CHP Field Staff and Interns to represent the organization and ensure a positive experience for thousands of volunteers who visit us.

What does a Team Leader do?

A great Volunteer Team Leader has a friendly and engaging personality and leads small groups of volunteers in hands-on farm activities to support our mission of educating and engaging volunteers to grow fresh fruits and vegetables for hunger relief.  If assisting and leading diverse groups of volunteers from pre-K to senior citizens in farm activities in various types of weather sounds like an exciting challenge, then this role is for you! Join our Team Leaders and get your yellow hat! Attend our Open House on April 22, 2023 to learn more about this volunteer opportunity. Email  volunteer@community-harvest.org if you would like to learn more but cannot attend the open house.

Apply Here!