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Volunteers

In the fifteen years since its formation, the Duke Farms Volunteer Program has engaged hundreds of volunteers in tens of thousands of hours’ worth of work. The members of this community have helped our organization revitalize native habitat, educate and involve countless visitors, and care for the fragile residents of our renowned Orchid Range. Duke Farms is incredibly fortunate to have such an enthusiastic and dedicated crew stand beside us to help us fulfill our mission, and we are always excited to welcome more people into the Program!

Current volunteers can add themselves to the schedule, submit their service hours, and update their contact information here.
Prospective volunteers can learn about all the opportunities available with our organization below.
Interested in joining the Duke Farms volunteer community? Apply here!

Due to persisting concerns about COVID-19 and its variants, volunteer opportunities for outside groups (corporate, educational, religious, etc.) remain limited. As a result, Duke Farms may not be able to support your group at this time. Thank you for understanding.

Please refer all questions, comments, and concerns directly to Volunteer Coordinator Sara DiVito at sdivito@dukefarms.org.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Agroecology Volunteer
Help weed, plant, transplant, and harvest crops for use in the Duke Farms café and donation to local food banks and shelters.

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old
  • Access to a personal vehicle is required
  • No experience necessary; all training to be provided
  • Meets every Tuesday from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, April through October

Click here to learn more about the Agroecology Volunteer position!

Bikeshare Program Volunteer
Help guide visitors through the bike rental process, ensure all participants are aware of and adhere to Duke Farms’ safety requirements, and provide directions and route recommendations.

  • No experience necessary; all training to be provided
  • AM/PM shifts available Thurs. – Sat. and certain holidays, April through October

Click here to learn more about the Bikeshare Program Volunteer position!

Education Volunteer
Alongside Duke Farms staff members, provide education on a variety of environmental topics to visitors at screenhouses located near the Orchid Range and Bikeshare Program Tent.

  • No experience necessary; all training to be provided
  • AM/PM shifts available every Saturday and certain holidays, year-round

Click here to learn more about the Education Volunteer position!

Farmers Market Volunteer
Help with the set-up and breakdown of the market, and greet visitors, make them aware of Duke Farms’ COVID-19 protocols, and guide them through the market’s social distancing configuration.

  • No experience necessary; all training to be provided
  • AM/PM shifts available every Sunday, June through November

Click here to learn more about the Farmer’s Market Volunteer position!

Monitor-and-Maintain Crew Member
Coordinate with staff members and fellow volunteers to weed, mulch, remove invasive plants from, install native plants at, and care for existing plant stock at some of Duke Farms’ most beloved locations.

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old
  • No experience necessary; all training to be provided
  • AM shifts available Mon. – Sat., April through October

Click here to learn more about the Monitor-and-Maintain Crew Member position!

Property Ambassador
Greet and orient visitors, answer questions, and provide up-to-date information about our COVID-19 procedures, upcoming programs, and points of interest throughout the property.

  • Applicants will be background-checked
  • No experience necessary; all training to be provided
  • AM/PM shifts available Thurs. – Sat., April through November

Click here to learn more about the Property Ambassador position!

Trail Steward
Traverse the property with fellow volunteers to ensure our trails are accessible to visitors, trimming overgrowth as necessary, removing invasive plants, and documenting potential safety hazards (ex. dead/dying trees) for Duke Farms staff members.

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old
  • No experience necessary; all training to be provided
  • Meets every Monday from 8 AM to 11 AM, April through October

Click here to learn more about the Trail Steward position!