Volunteer Opportunities at The Educational Farm
The Educational Farm's Volunteer Staff
The Educational Farm is atypical for not-for-profit organizations, particularly one so large. There are no professional fundraisers on staff. There are no public relations people on staff. We depend almost exclusively on volunteers.
Volunteer Training
Volunteer training is available by appointment. All volunteers must attend an orientation session before working at the farm. Volunteers must be 18 yrs old or older, or have a guardian or parent with them at all times.
We welcome girl scout, boy scout and other commununity service organizations for group or individual projects. Email our Volunteer Coordinator at Volunteer.EFJH@comcast.net, or call us at the farm office at (603) 472-4724.
Essential to Our Success
The services provided by volunteers are essential to the success of all our endeavors. Appropriate forms must be completed: Release of Liability, Emergency Medical Contacts, and a volunteer data sheet which lists, volunteer desires, available times/dates, special skills, etc. is also filled out, and a log of volunteer hours.
Farm Maintenance
We always need help with general cleanup (raking, mowing, weedwacking, etc.), barn and fence repair and painting, trails (both design, building and maintenance) maintaining colorful, informative kiosks, individuals to serve as school liaisons, help distributing flyers, light carpentry, and plumbing.
Graphic design
Like scrapbooking? Maybe you would like to help us design and decorate our Kiosks? We have three fronts to our Eagle Scout designed kiosks that need to be updated on a regular basis. We also regularly need event signs designed and created, and signage for the farm, garden and trails.
Farm animal care
Interested in caring for a specific animal here at the farm? Have experience with goats, or sheep, or small animals like chickens? Let us know!
Office and administrative work
Much essential work is performed behind the scenes by our volunteer force. Answering the phone, preparing mailing lists, helping organize special events, fundraising, all fall within the range of volunteers.
Flyer distribution
We need lots of people to distribute special event and program flyers to schools, bulletin boards and other locations.
House Parties
Help us spread the word about our special programs and events! Host a house party! We will help you organiz e a fun party, bring an interactive presentation even make a craft with your guests!
Garden Volunteering
Like to garden? Come enjoy our breathtaking scenery and our growing demonstration flower gardens. Help with weeding, planting, and more.
Agricultural Education Programming
Like teaching children about animals and the natural world? Have a passion for igniting a child's enthusiasm for science? Come be an educational docent, assist with our summer agricultural or horsemanship camps, our vacation camps, or our after school programs. Become an outreach volunteer and travel to schools and nursing homes, hospitals and special events with our traveling farm.
Care for Our Animals
All of our animals need attention and care. They must be fed and groomed regularly, and volunteers help with such activities. In fact Educational Farm volunteers are given training in animal related matters, from mucking stalls to helping with handling of the animals and milking the cows.
Learn More
If you would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities at The Educational Farm, please call our administrative office at 603 472-4724. Volunteers under 16 may volunteer with a parent or guardian.
