Join the movement for good food!

From tending the crops to leading field trips, volunteers are an essential part of reaching our mission. We love our volunteer community! Check out the opportunities below, then fill out our Volunteer Interest Form and we'll contact you soon. For longer term positions we ask you to also fill out a more detailed application (as indicated below).

Friday Work Parties, March through November

Join us for some lively farm work each Friday between 2pm and 5pm. No need to RSVP, just show up ready to get dirty!

Weekend Work Parties

We have a weekend work party about once a month. Check our Events page for upcoming work parties. Let us know you are coming by sending your name, phone number and email address to community@zengerfarm.org or by calling 503.282.4245.

Lents International Farmers Market Volunteers

Adopt-a-Market! Get a group together to "Adopt-a-Market" this season! You and your group would volunteer on the day of the market to help with all aspects of running the market (setup, community/info table, takedown etc). You can also volunteer at the market on an individual basis (bring a friend, or family member or two!) For more information or to signup to volunteer at the market please contact the market manager, Eliza Davenport at eliza@zengerfarm.org. Learn more about the market.

Longer term opportunties:

New! Zenger Farm Ambassadors

Join a team of volunteers to support exciting outreach and fundraising events at the farm and around the city. We are working to increase community support so we can meet the overwhelming demand for our educational programs. You can be an integral part of this work by sharing our message of environmental stewardship and good food for all. Volunteers will gain experience in outreach, fundraising and event planning while having a great time as part of a team supporting the farm.

Read the position description (PDF)

Healthy Eating on a Budget Volunteers

Help us build food security in our neighborhood by being a part of our newest program! Volunteers work with Zenger Farm Staff to conduct Healthy Eating on a Budget Workshops in the Powellhurst-Gilbert and Lents Neighborhoods of East Portland. We are looking for volunteers from various backgrounds and experience levels who are excited about contributing existing expertise and skills, learning the workshop format and content, and developing proficiency in their volunteer role.

Read the position description (PDF)

Farm Docents

Share your love of sustainable farming! Help engage visitors to the Farm and teach community members about sustainable food. Docents host drop-in farm days and work parties, lead hour long weekday or weekend tours of the farm and participate in occasional outreach events in the community. We ask for a 3 month commitment of 2-5 hours per week.

Read the position description (PDF)

Community Involvement and Outreach Volunteers

Help us involve more community members in our educational and food security programs by planning and conducting effective outreach efforts and visiting with folks on the farm and in the community.

Read the position description (PDF)

Community Livestock Project Volunteers

Worms: Help us care for our worm bins and develop our worm composting project as an an educational resource.

Bees: Learn how to keep bees, get hands on experience with experienced beekeepers and practice on the hives at Zenger Farm.

Chickens: Our chickens are cared for by the Eastide Egg Co-op. If you are interested in getting involved, contact Sara Cogan, Farm Manager, at sara@zengerfarm.org.

Learn more about Community Livestock Projects

Land Stewardship Volunteers

Help us care for our sustainable landscape by maintaining our bioswales, orchards, gardens, farm fields and wetland. Help us create a sustainable edible landscape!

Field Trip Volunteers

These positions have been filled for Spring 2010. We will be accepting applications again in the fall. Help us educate youth about sustainable farming and environmental stewardship. Read the complete position description below and download an application to apply. Volunteers attend a one day training in late winter or early fall.

Read the position description (PDF)

Download an application (PDF)

For more information about volunteering with Youth Education contact Education Director, Alice Froehlich, by email at alice@zengerfarm.org

Farm Educator Internship

This position has been filled for 2010.

Farm Apprenticeship