This is a form for recording the Allotment Gardener Required Volunteer Time. Please fill it out each time you volunteer at the farm, list the hour(s) you dontated and what activity you did (for example: Community Garden, Association Meeting, Harvest Festival etc) Thank you! QR Codes are also located at the Hand Washing Station at the Barn.
As part of the Franklin Farm Allotment Garden Community, we ask that you complete 8 hours of donation time within the Volunteer Opportunities offered at the Historic Metcalf Franklin Farm. You are always welcome to attend our HMFFP Association Meetings (see our website for dates).
Check out our website for Volunteer Opportunities. The following are areas are just a few fun activities that you can volunteer with:
Community Garden- an all volunteer community which grows farm fresh produce for those experiencing food insecurity in RI. Every Monday and Thursday evening 5:30 - 7:30 pm June - September. Pick one evening or pick a few! No experience necessary
Team Leader/ Greeter at the Community Garden- Say hello to our volunteers and welcome them to the farm. This volunteer opportunity is a great way to get to know new people. Every Monday and Thursday 5:15- 7:45 pm. Pick one evening or pick a few! *simple- informational training required please contact franklinfarm65@gmail.com to sign up.
Perennial Plant Sale- a fundraiser for Franklin Farm. Volunteers set up for the Plant Sale, Assist on Day of Event and breakdown of plant sale.
Harvest Festival & Tractor Show- a fundraiser for the Historic Metcalf Franklin Farm Preservation, this is a fun and exciting event that our community looks forward to each year. Volunteers help setup, on event day and break down.