Volunteers and Worksharers

One of the nice things of spring and early summer is to once again see the faces of volunteers from previous years back at the farm.  Several veterans from previous seasons have come back and we are sure to see more of them as the growing season progresses. We are always happy to see old friends willing to labor and sweat alongside us. And not only old friends. New volunteers willing to experience some farm work are always welcome. This spring we already met several eager volunteers who have managed to come to the farm more than once. Keep in mind that when vegetables are available for harvest you can work for your share. For four hours of labor "worksharers" get the equivalent of what our paying shareholders get in that week's share. A few of our hardcore shareholders sometimes also work for a share. In those weeks they get two shares--one paid for and the other worked for.

To read Pat Burke's last year's piece on her own experience as a volunteer, click on On Volunteering at Clagett Farm. You can also read Tina Shane's 2004 post, Musings of a Worksharer.

If you are thinking about it, give it a try! Bring a water bottle and comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty--clothes with which you would not hesitate to sit or kneel on the ground. We are quite flexible, but if this is your first time it's better if you arrive sometime between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM. If you want directions or other info, send an email to "Clagett at cbf.org" or call 301.627.4662.

Comments

[Elyse Sanchez]

I want to volunteer for a work share or shares. It would be a pleasure to work at the farm.

Thanks, Elyse