Volunteer Opportunities

VOLUNTEER HOURS OFFICIALLY START MONDAY APRIL 23rd (morning hours start 4/30). WE HAVE MOVED OUR EDUCATIONAL FARM to 1502 N. SHIELDS ST.  ALL VOLUTNEERS, OLD AND NEW, NEED TO ATTEND AN ORIENTATION FOR THE NEW FARM (see dates below).
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION:  All volunteers are required fill out this online volunteer application before attending an orientation.
Volunteer Benefits 
  1. Volunteers may take home produce from TGP gardens in exchange for volunteer work.
  2. Volunteers may exchange time worked for entrance into TGP University classes.  Attending 2 volunteer sessions is equivalent to one entry into a standard TGPU class.  Special workshops excluded.
  3. Volunteers will receive a TGP t-shirt after 25 hours worked.
  4. Volunteers join a unique and fun community of growers, givers, and great friends!  We often have volunteer potlucks and hang out after volunteer hours.
Volunteer Opportunities
TGP Educational Garden at The Burrow:   Come learn sustainable growing techniques and help out at our  garden and hoop house.  Volunteer hours every Monday and Thursday 5-7 pm and Monday morning 8:30 am-10:30 am.   Volunteers can take home produce in exchange for their work based on the time of season!  All volunteers must attend a volunteer orientation (dates below). 

Murphy Center for Hope Community Garden:  Come help out at the garden at The Murphy Center!  Volunteer hours are Thursdays 9-10:30 am.  Please email volunteer@thegrowingproject.org for more information.


Special Events:  TGP has a number of special events throughout the season including our annual seed swap, farm dinners, and other fundraisers.  


Special Skills:  Are you a graphic designer?  Do you have experience writing grants? Web development?  Musician?  Artist? TGP is always looking for talented individuals to help with a variety of projects.  Contact dana@thegrowingproject.org.​

Volunteer Orientations
 To volunteer in our gardens you MUST attend a volunteer orientation. Orientations will take place every other week on Thursdays at our educational garden at Hope Farms.  They will last about 20-30 minutes, you will meet the crew, learn about TGP, and learn the ropes.  Please email volunteer@thegrowingproject.org if you plan on attending one of the following orientations:

4/19, 6:30 pm
4/26, 6:30 pm
4/30, 6:30 pm
5/10, 6:30 pm
ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST FILL OUT THE ONLINE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION BEFORE ATTENDING AND ORIENTATION (see above)!

Can't make one of these times? Please email volunteer@thegrowingproject.org to set something up.

WE HAVE MOVED! Please come to NEW our garden at The BURROW, 1502 N. Shields, right across the street from our old farm.  We are 1/4 mile off the Poudre Bike Trail, please ride your bike if you can, PARKING MAY BE LIMITED!
COMMUNITY MEALS (SUMMER ONLY, DATES TBD):  All volunteers are welcome to join us for a community meal!  We host them every Monday and Thursday after volunteer hours ~7 pm.  Our staff and interns cook up a few big dishes to share and everyone is welcome to bring a dish to share if they would like.  Please bring your own plate and silverware.
Group Volunteer Opportunities: The Growing Project is capable of hosting groups of volunteers from 3-20 individuals at our garden depending on the time of year. This volunteer sessions can be between 1-2 hours long and may included a service learning component if requested that challenge participants to think critically about issues of sustainable agriculture and food access.  We do ask for a monetary donation for all group opportunities due to the staff time dedicated to facilitating large groups and planning activities.  Sliding scale available. Email info@thegrowingproject.org about pricing and opportunities.