Volunteer

Help your community grow.

Would you like to gain experience in the garden while also helping your community? Be a Beardsley Volunteer! We welcome volunteers of all ages and skill levels to get involved. Beardsley also offers opportunities for internships and WorkShare CSAs.

Volunteer Hours

Note: volunteer hours change seasonally.

Fall:

October 1st - November 10th

Weekdays: 9am-12pm 1-3pm

except Wednesday and Monday mornings

Winter:

November 13th - February 23rd

by appointment only

Spring:

February 24th - May 31st

Mondays: 1pm - 3pm

Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm

No shifts on Wednesdays.

Summer:

June 1st - September 30th

Weekday Mornings 9am - 12pm

Sign Up to Volunteer

Large Groups

For large groups of five or more volunteers, please email at least a week in advance to schedule. We welcome youth and adult groups from schools, colleges, religious organizations, local businesses, and more.

Monthly Saturday Workdays

We have one Saturday Workday most months. These are great for larger groups or individuals interested in volunteering but unable to visit on weekdays. Check our events page for details.

What to Bring

Volunteers should bring a water bottle. Be sure to wear closed-toed shoes (no sandals) and clothes that allow you to move and get dirty. Dress for the weather and don’t forget your sunscreen.

If you can, please fill out our volunteer liability form before you get here.

“Our partnership with Beardsley allows us to be active in the community and impact tremendous amounts of people while learning sustainable farming techniques, thus impacting the environment as well.”

—US Bank/Elavon

Adopt a garden

Sign up your group to manage a specific section or raised bed on the farm. The hours are flexible and there’s room for creativity! Email us to learn more!

Contact Us

WorkShare CSA

WorkShare program has limited capacity. Please email us or submit an application to be put on our wait list. We hope to be gardening with you soon!

Earn food by volunteering at the farm! No previous gardening experience is required but CSA (community supported agriculture) members should be willing to help out around the farm in a variety of ways. CSA member duties might include harvesting, washing produce, watering, packaging produce for donations/CSA boxes, weeding, transplanting, pest prevention, etc.

WorkShare Hours

Spring and Fall - 9:00am-3:00pm (Monday to Friday except Wednesdays)

Summer - 8:00am-12:00pm (Monday to Friday)

Winter - N/A

4 volunteer hours = 1 box of food (share)

Earn a share weekly or monthly, depending on how many hours per week worked.

CSA members must be 18 or older and volunteer a minimum of four hours per month.

Apply!

Sign up starts in early spring and the program lasts from May through November. Limit one application per household; all household members may contribute volunteer hours towards the share. For more information, call us at 865.546.8446 or email us.

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Internships

Beardsley Farm offers spring, summer, and fall internships for high school and college students, young adults, and anyone with extra time on their hands. Interns work at least 10 hours per week on the farm or in the office. These hours can count towards a community service quota, training hours, or class credit at your college (with your school’s approval).

Our internships are self-directed, allowing you to take on projects that forward your personal and professional goals. We will work with you to ensure both you and the farm get the most out of your time. Overall, you will gain a deeper understanding of how to run a farm AND you’ll get a weekly share of produce. Email us to learn more!