Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer With Us!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!  Your contribution helps us realize our mission to offer research-based and community outreach programs that improve the quality of life and economic opportunity of people and communities in DC, and beyond. We want your volunteer experience to be satisfying and interesting and are committed to providing an environment that is welcoming for all volunteers. 

Opportunities to Serve

• Urban Farming/Gardening
• Research Assistant
• Farm Assistant
• Community Outreach
• Nutrition Education
• Youth Team Mentoring
• Youth Workshop/Activity presenter
• Event Support
• Office Support
• Farmers Markets
• More!

We welcome groups of volunteers too!

Our volunteer opportunities take place at our Urban Food Hubs in the District of Columbia and at our Firebird Research Farm in Beltsville, MD.

Get more information and apply via our user-friendly volunteer platform, Better Impact. We will respond with the next steps. If you have questions, would like to discuss your interests, or would like to schedule a volunteer day for your group, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator.

Michele Bassler, Volunteer Coordinator
UDC College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES)
michele.bassler@udc.edu
202-794-3638

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