Volunteer at the Park
Volunteer at Rio Grande Farm Park: Grow with Us!
Volunteers are at the heart of our success at the Rio Grande Farm Park. By donating time and skills, volunteers help create a thriving community space centered around sustainable agriculture, community, and education. Sign up for our volunteer list for upcoming opportunities to learn, play, and grow with us!
Join the Volunteer Email List
Join our Volunteer Email List to receive volunteer announcements and workday reminders.
VOLUNTEER WORKDAYS
Public volunteer workdays are hosted on the last Saturday of each month. 9AM-NOON with breakfast and coffee provided. Volunteer work days vary based on season, but there are generally a variety of tasks for folks of different ages and abilities.
See our Facebook Page for updated information.
VOLUNTEER GROUPS
The Rio Grande Farm Park welcomes groups of volunteers looking to serve on a community farm. In season (May-September) we can almost always find important tasks around the Farm Park! Volunteer tasks can include weeding, harvesting, building projects, or other special projects.
Interested in bringing a group? Contact us!
No Green Thumb Needed
If you’ve got skills in gardening, farming, or agriculture, we could sure use that expertise at the Farm Park! AND… our volunteer needs aren’t limited to just that. Your woodworking skills, education experience, and just plain ol’ time and energy are so valuable to making the work we do possible.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Workdays - (usually the last Saturday of the month): various tasks around the park
Mercadillo en el Rio - weekly farmers market during the summer: helping with setup, sound & music, info booth
Harvest & Planting Season
Special events and education opportunities
Come learn, play, and grow alongside our Farm Park team and community members from the San Luis Valley! Not only do we get stuff done with volunteering but we make connections and build community by doing the work together.
Perks of Volunteering with Us
Learn and develop new skills related to sustainable agriculture and organic farming
Connect with nature and experience the joy of working in a vibrant farm setting.
Make a tangible difference in our community by supporting local food systems and education initiatives.