Volunteer Opportunities

2017 Volunteer hours start April 17, 2017!  Volunteer hours are Mondays and Thursdays from 5-7 pm AND Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 am-10 am (STARTING THE FIRST WEEK OF MAY).  All volunteers must fill out an online volunteer application and RSVP for an orientation (dates below).
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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 4 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 Hope Farms:   Come learn sustainable growing techniques and help out at our  garden and hoop house.  Volunteer hours every Monday and Thursday 5-7 pm and NEW volunteer hours Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 am- 10 am.   Volunteers can take home produce in exchange for their  work!  All volunteers must attend a volunteer orientation (dates below). 


Food Finders: TGP is recruiting volunteers for the Food Finders!  Help pick up and distribute unwanted/access food from local farms, gardens and grocers and bring them to nonprofits that feed the hungry.  Our goal is to be 90% human-powered, making most deliveries by bike. Volunteer opportunities don't start until late May. Contact volunteer@thegrowingproject.org to get involved!

Special Events:  TGP has a number of special events throughout the season including our annual seed swap, farm dinners, The Sustainable Living Fair, 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:

April 13, 5:30 pm
April 27, 5:30 pm
May 11, 5:30 pm
May 25, 5:30 pm
June 8, 5:30 pm
June 22, 5:30 pm
July 6, 5:30 pm
July 20, 5:30 pm
August 3, 5:30 pm
August 17, 5:30 pm
August 31, 5:30 pm
September 14, 5:30 pm
September 28, 5:30 pm

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

Please come to our garden at Hope Farms, 1601 N. Shields.  We are 1/4 mile off the Poudre Bike Trail, please ride your bike if you can!
COMMUNITY MEALS:  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 (no pressure!).  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 charge for all group opportunities due to the staff time dedicated to facilitating large groups and planning activities.  Email info@thegrowingproject.org about pricing and opportunities.