Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers of all ages are welcome to volunteer weekly from June 27th-November. Join as few or as many days as you are able.

1.Active Participation: Volunteers are expected to actively engage in farm activities, such as planting, weeding, watering, and harvesting crops, under the guidance of farm staff or experienced volunteers.

2.Respect for Farm: Volunteers should demonstrate respect for the environment and follow sustainable farming practices, including proper waste disposal and use proper walking paths located at the site.

3.Teamwork: Collaboration and cooperation among volunteers are essential for the smooth functioning of farm tasks. Volunteers are expected to work together effectively, communicate openly, and assist each other as needed.

4.Willingness to Learn: Farm volunteer days offer valuable learning opportunities about agriculture, ecology, and sustainable food systems. Volunteers should be open to acquiring new skills and knowledge from farm staff and experienced volunteers.

5.Positive Attitude: Maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude contributes to a fulfilling experience for all involved. Volunteers should approach tasks with energy, optimism, and a willingness to embrace the challenges and rewards of outdoor farm work.

Volunteer activities take place outdoors, so please be sure to dress according to the weather. Please bring a water bottle.

What to Wear:

1.Closed Toe Shoes

2.Bring a raincoat if there is a chance of rain, or a sweatshirt if the weather is predicted to be cool

3.Outdoor work clothes that may get dirty

4. Sunscreen and a hat

We welcome everyone to join us for weekly volunteer days. However, to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants, youth under 14 must be accompanied by an adult throughout the entire volunteer day. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!

If the weather is below 45 degrees and precipitating, if there’s visible lightning within the last half hour we will cancel the volunteer event the day of weekly volunteer day.

This will be announced on our social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook), on our website, and though a volunteer newsletter if you opted in to receiving PCF emails.

1. Please follow the “what to wear” instructions above to ensure you are ready to for your volunteer day!

2. Please respect directions given by PCF staff members on the day of your volunteer day. These directions will be key in ensuring a safe and enjoyable volunteer day!

3. Upon your first volunteer day a Partridge Creek Farm Staff member will help you fill out a liability form and sign into the volunteer day.

If your volunteer day will be taking place at the Community Farm: Please park in the designated Farm (550 Cleveland Ave Ishpeming MI) Parking lot. Please look for the Partridge Creek Farm Parking signs in the lot.

If your volunteer day is at a Community Garden Site:

If you’ve signed up for a Weekly Farm Volunteer Day and are no longer able to attend, no worries!

We understand things may come up and attendance may not be possible.

If you are able to give advanced notice please email us at info@partridgecreekfarm.org or call our office (906) 376-4171