Interested in Getting Involved?

We are a small operation with limited time and space, and can only work with so many people at once. And we are very fortunate to have many dedicated volunteers who return year after year.

Greensgrow accepts volunteers on a limited basis. 

• If you are interested in volunteering, please click here to search our calendar for the next volunteer opportunities
• Also, you may put your email address on our mailing list to hear about upcoming events and group volunteer days.
  

More About Volunteers

We understand your yearning, it sits on your shoulder and nudges you around, especially when looking out the window of the office on a beautiful sunny day. For many that translates to a desire to go out there and do something like "Get my hands dirty" maybe by volunteering. Hey. Maybe even at a place like, well, let's say, Greensgrow.

Volunteers are an important part of our operation and we appreciate they role they play here. However, we'll tell you upfront that beyond the big gates our little green world is actually a small series of fairly complicated operations and probably not the right place for someone suffering from a momentary interest in the outdoors. We work in the rain, we work in the cold, we work in the heat. In other words we work very often under conditions that are not always sunny and mild and therefore not what people may expect or want from their volunteer experience.

Over time we have come to conclude that for us a core of dedicated "seasoned" ( if you will) individuals who come to Greensgrow on a regular basis and therefore know us, makes the most sense for us and them. If you think you have what it takes to dedicate some real time to volunteering with us, we hold a volunteer orientation day once a month please click here to search our calendar for the next volunteer opportunity.

Description
The Farming and Sustainability Manager (FSM) is responsible for the planning, execution and maintenance of the Greensgrow demonstration farm and grounds, including but not limited to NFT hydroponics, container growing, raised beds, and high tunnel cultivation using IPM and intensive production methods . He/she is also responsible for all Greensgrow satellite growing farms insuring appropriate harvesting, planting and general care, including maintaining relationships with program partners and landowners where required.

The FSM is responsible for guiding Greensgrow's sustainability efforts through the development of new ideas and plans that will increase recycling efforts, reduce waste, minimize environmental impact, and decrease our reliance on outside energy sources. This will be done in conjunction with the Farm Manager and Director of Greensgrow Philadelphia Project, to include:
• Work with Farm Manager to select, order and oversee seeding of seasonal transplants for sale at Greensgrow Nursery.
• Work with Farm Manager to develop, schedule, and participate in farm workshops.
• Oversee development of a tour/visitor system that takes advantage of Greensgrow's existing self-guided tour, and also customize tours for specific groups.
• Assist with non-farming related tasks at the discretion of the Farm Manager, including but not limited to customer service, site maintenance, market set-up and take-down, volunteer management, and general farm duties.
• Work with Fresh Food Manager on a consolidated, safe, clean, and working composting program.

Greensgrow Farms is looking for a passionate self-starter to become the Farm's liaison to Greensgrow's customer and fresh food partner bases. This is an amazing opportunity for a community-minded marketer with an interest in social entrepreneurship and sustainability to create and implement marketing strategy.

Key Responsibilities include:
• Partnering with leadership team to fulfill Greensgrow's mission of reinvigorating urban areas, bridging the urban-rural divide and developing direct to consumer sales channels for small business.
• Developing and maintaining an understanding of Greensgrow's customer and partner base.
• Positioning, creating and executing on marketing and public relations initiatives aligned with Greensgrow's philosophy.
• Manage to a departmental annual budget and providing monthly review.
• Grow existing farm stand and CSA (community supported agriculture) sales.
• Support staff in building long term regional farmer relationships to help keep up with local product demand.
• Manage a small team of farm stand and marketing support staff.