Volunteer Opportunities
Below is a list of our current volunteer opportunities. You may also view our volunteer opportunities calendar and register online.
Please contact the Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator, at 206.632.0352 x 15 or SYGWvol@thechurchcouncil.org if you are interested.
Summer Work Parties
Work Parties are a great way to help SYGW. There is garden work that needs to be done this summer that will take some extra hands. SYGW is calling all volunteers and their friends to help us grow organic produce. There are two more Summer Work Parties that have been set. Come on an individual basis or bring friends. Below are the work party dates and times:
Thursday, July 10: Marra Farm Work Party- 2:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday, August 16: Marra Farm Work Party- 10:00am-2:00pm
If you want to know more or if you are interested in joining one of these work parties, please contact Josh Hall, Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator. 206.632.0352 x 15 or SYGWvol@thechurchcouncil.org
Fridays at Marra
You may be wondering what is going to happen to all of the hard work Spring Crew did at Marra if we do not have a crew there this summer. We are trying to get experienced gardeners, former volunteers, work parties, and the
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
Below is a list of our additional volunteer opportunities. Please contact Josh Hall, Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator, at 206.632.0352 x 15 or SYGWvol@thechurchcouncil.org if you are interested.
Garden Mentors – work with our youth!
We are looking for enthusiastic adult volunteers (age 21+) to be good role models while working alongside youth at our garden in the University District this Fall. Fall Crew will work Tuesdays – Fridays starting in September. Volunteers are needed who can commit to one day per week for four hours for the entire 12-week fall crew.
Mentors provide a listening ear to the youth, model good workplace behavior, and support the staff in facilitating lessons and projects. This is not a one-on-one mentoring position.
Sign up to work alongside the crew harvesting and preparing for winter. Crew will be from 3-7 pm, Tuesday – Friday during the fall.
Both novice and experienced gardeners are welcome. Contact Josh Hall, Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator right away to apply for this exciting volunteer position. 206.632.0352 x 15 or SYGWvol@thechurchcouncil.org.
Special Projects
Share a skill with us, and volunteer from home or on the weekends! Contact us to offer your expertise in horticulture, culinary arts, technology, or another area: SYGWvol@thechurchcouncil.org.
Advisory Board
SYGW seeks Advisory Board Members. Members meet once a month to ensure that SYGW’s mission, programs, vision, fiscal management, and policies will be relevant and meaningful to those served by the organization. Commitment: Individuals on the Advisory Board serve for a minimum of three years with an average commitment of 10 hours per month. If you are interested, please contact Janice Dilworth, Program Director, jdilworth@thechurchcouncil.org or 206.632.0352 x16.
Community Outreach Representative
SYGW seeks community members to assist us with connecting our program with local neighborhoods. Community Outreach volunteers may represent SYGW at fairs and events, give presentations to community groups, and more. A background with Anti-oppression experience is recommended. For more information, please contact SYGW’s Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator at 206.632.0352 x15 or SYGWvol@thechurchcouncil.org.
