Volunteering with us is a great way to help build community - you get to have fun and connect with others passionate about local food and gardening! We provide all training necessary to complete garden tasks and no prior experience is required to become a volunteer at the garden.
Join a committee
If you want to share your skills and insights with our organization, and learn more about the work that we do, join one of our committees.
Our Committees
Outreach Committee
This group works collaboratively with the ADCG team to strengthen community connections and make direct contact with groups who are not currently involved with the garden. It will also serve as an entry point for folks to learn about all of the work we have going on and get more involved with the organization. If you are interested in discussing how our programs can best reach our neighbors, this group is for you!
Development Committee
The Development Team works with community partners to raise funds that support programs, operations, and projects at the garden. Most recently, the Development Team has been fundraising for the new Community Food Center. The committee works with local banks, businesses, and community members to secure monetary donations and donations of skills, materials, or services. The Development Team also creates community-facing materials, like the garden's annual report and annual appeal. This committee meets for 90 minutes each month, and welcomes new members who have experience with or passion for fundraising and marketing.
Equity Working Group
The mission of the Equity Working Group is to implement decolonizing strategies to fulfil the ADCG value of equity, and to shift the organization and our community away from systems of oppression. What does this mean, exactly? The Equity Working Group tries to figure that out at each meeting. Equity committee members engage with anti-racist resources to learn how they as individuals and we as a collective can make choices that promote change and healing, and move away from the dominant white supremacist culture. This group meets for an hour each month, and usually spends an additional hour every month listening to a related podcast, reading an article, or watching a film that is discussed at the next meeting. The Equity Working Group welcomes new members at any time, and asks that you show up with an open mind and willingness to learn and listen.
Ready to join?
Email us at alandaycommunitygarden@gmail.com with your name, email, and the committee that you’re interested in joining. We will then include you in the next committee meeting.
FAQs
Do I need a specific skill to volunteer?
You do not need any prior gardening experience to volunteer with us! We will provide all instruction as necessary for each task. However, if you have a specific skill that you would like to share with the garden please let us know and we would be happy to find ways to include you in our work.
Will I need to bring anything with me to volunteer?
We will provide all tools necessary for a specific task, but we suggest bringing clothing and footwear that is well suited for the elements. Casual garden wear is appropriate. Those working in the garden are encouraged to bring a hat, work gloves, and sunscreen, and dress for the weather. Shirts, bottoms, and closed-toed shoes should be worn at all times.
Are there any age restrictions?
Our volunteers are of all ages and we have a variety of opportunities suited for different skills. While we welcome youth to participate in our work, we ask that any volunteer under the age of 16 be accompanied by an adult who will supervise and assist them.
When do volunteer hours usually take place?
During the growing season, we typically host open volunteer work parties on Friday afternoons where a group of volunteers will work together on various garden tasks. In the 8 weeks that our Farmers' Market is in operation, volunteer energy will shift towards running the market on those evenings. However, we also have a variety of special projects and events throughout the year and will communicate via email to announce any additional volunteer opportunities. We strive to have a variety of ways for our community to get involved and take part in activities that fit their unique schedules and skill sets.