Summer will be here before you know it and there will be lots of work to do on the farm! We welcome friendly, helpful, hardworking volunteers who would like to take on an eight-hour day-time weekly shift for 4 months or a weekly evening shift.

We are looking for keen individuals for June - September who are interested in learning to grow local, organic food and help raise livestock. We offer a friendly, fun working environment, a letter of reference at the end of the season and a chance to work with like-minded colleagues. 

Our farm headquarters is located in South Burnaby with easy access by public transit and/or bike. We will also be working at our location in Delta regularly.

If you are interested and willing to take on a 'trial' shift, please complete our application below and our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you. 

Available Volunteer Positions:

Volunteers with Urban Digs work with farm staff to produce food in a mindful and caring environment using organic methods. Volunteers are valuable members of the farm team and will work alongside farm managers, senior interns and interns to develop an urban farm that demonstrates and inspires others by contributing to a safe and secure food system. 

Our urban farm aspires to be inclusive and engaged in all industries of our community, and so we encourage anyone who has a curiosity in local food production to join us- no matter experience, background or age. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Arrive prepared for a four or eight hour shift (including bringing snacks, lunch) 
  
• Dress appropriately for work (t-shirts, protective clothing, sunscreen and footwear)
• Treat others with professionalism and respect
• Bring concerns and suggestions to the attention of the farm team
• Arrive on time and complete weekly commitment 
• Report all serious incidents to the farm manager or designate
• Negotiate shift schedule on acceptance as a volunteer
• Be conscientious and pro-active in daily learning opportunities 
• Attend orientation and training sessions
• If you cannot make one of your regularly scheduled shifts, to contact other team members and try to find someone to cover for you.
• Have fun!!!!!!    
  

Time Commitment:


Our volunteers are a very important part of our team. While we do our best to accomodate things that come up (illness, vacation, etc.) it is very disruptive and time consuming to lose people mid-term so we ask that you not apply unless you are reasonably certain that you will be available for your entire term.

• One eight-hour day-time shift per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Friday) or one 4 hour evening shift (Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Friday)
• One, 4 hour "trial shift" to give us an opportunity to meet each other and work together

Qualifications:

• Interest in sustainable agriculture and neighborhood food security
  
• Reliable, punctual, energetic, enthusiastic and positive
  
• Safety conscious and aware of risks and safety procedures when using machinery, doing heavy lifting, etc.
• Courteous and professional
  
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks
  
• Basic knowledge of tool use, First Aid and Food Safe certificates are an asset
  
• Good physical fitness & stamina

Benefits:

• Opportunity to develop leadership skills and gain workplace experience in an environmentally, socially sustainable community 
  
• Opportunity to work as part of a team
• Orientation and training sessions and ongoing support
• Opportunity to attend urban farming workshops offered by the farm 
• Ongoing feedback and letter of reference upon completion
• Free second grade produce
• Discount at our market stand
• Opportunity to work your own plot in our "farm family garden"

Reports to:
Farm Manager

Apply to be a Farm Volunteer