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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 of work. The members of this community have helped our organization revitalize native habitat, grow food crops for both the Duke Farms’ café and donation, educate 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 time, 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 (school, corporate, 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 morning, April through October

Click here to learn more about the Agroecology Volunteer position!|

Farm Barn Educator
Educate visitors at stations in the Orientation Center of the Farm Barn, Duke Farms’ main building, using resources specific to each station.

  • No experience necessary; all training to be provided

Click here to learn more about the Farm Barn Educator 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!


Outdoor Educator
Alongside staff members, educate visitors about environmental topics at screenhouses located near the Orchid Range and Bikeshare Program Tent.

  • No experience necessary; all training to be provided
  • AM and PM shifts available every Saturday and certain holidays, April through November

Click here to learn more about the Outdoor Educator position!


Program Assistant
Accompany instructors during programs to register participants, disburse material, and answer general questions about Duke Farms.

  • No experience necessary; all training to be provided
  • Shifts vary – typically announced week of program

Click here to learn more about the Program Assistant position!

Property Ambassador
Roaming Duke Farms on foot or by bike, pause to greet and orient visitors, answer their questions, and provide them with 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 by trimming overgrowth as necessary, in addition to removing nearby invasive plants and installing native ones.

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

Click here to learn more about the Trail Steward position!

Visitor Services Volunteer
Alongside staff members, answer the phone, field questions from visitors, and share information about our COVID-19 procedures, the Duke Farms App, upcoming programs, and points of interest at the Front Desk, located in the Orientation Center of the Farm Barn, Duke Farms’ main building.

  • No experience necessary; all training to be provided
  • AM/PM shifts available Tues. – Sat., year-round

Click here to learn more about the Visitor Services Volunteer position!