Get Involved
Volunteer
We all eat, so it will take all of us to create a just food system and a just world for all. We see any and all who are working towards this as working with us at Earthworks, even if you don’t ever directly come and volunteer at Earthworks. We want all those engaged with Earthworks to understand that this transformation isn’t going to take place by simply coming and planting some seeds in our gardens.
This transformation will only occur if each of us takes the message into our hearts and into our daily lives. We hope that all of our volunteers grow into advocates for a just food system and world. One great way to learn how to do just that is to come and work with us. All are highly encouraged to visit the Food Justice part of our website. Feel free to contact us for more ideas as to how we can all work together to address and eliminate the root causes of hunger and poverty in our community.
Some ways to get involved with us directly include:
- Help plant, weed, and harvest in the gardens.
- Share with local youth the importance of healthy living and knowing where our food comes from at Growing Healthy Kids sessions.
- Mentor young adults learning personal responsibility through running a farmstand by volunteering at Youth Farm Stand sessions.
- Share about Earthworks and the importance of locally grown food with your community group, church group, family and more.
- Help us extract and bottle honey, make jam and pour handbalm.
- Be an Earthworks spokesperson at tabling events around Metro Detroit.
Participate in beekeeping.
WHO: You! Individuals are welcome at our regular volunteer times. There is no need to RSVP or call ahead. Just come on by during a scheduled volunteer time. If you have a group that you would like to schedule to volunteer at Earthworks, please e-mail or call us in advance to schedule a time and day.
WHERE: All volunteers meet at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen at 1264 Meldrum, Detroit, MI 48207 unless otherwise noted. The Earthworks garage and door are located closest to Meldrum.
WHEN: During the growing season, we welcome volunteers in the gardens on Wednesdays from 9am - 12 noon and Saturdays from 9am - 12 noon (except for holiday weekends). Growing Healthy Kids welcomes adult mentors and volunteers on most Thursday evenings from 4:45pm - 7:30pm Volunteers and mentors assisting with the Youth Farm Stand program meet most Tuesday evenings from 4:45pm - 7:30pm. We make jam in October and November. Please call to confirm schedule or visit our calendar.
All are highly encouraged to join our email list to receive weekly email updates that include volunteer opportunities by clicking here. Or call us at (313)-579-2100, ext 204 for more information.