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Volunteer with Growing Home

Growing Home hosts Volunteer Days throughout the year! The majority of opportunities take place at our Urban Farm site in Englewood. We need our supporters to lend a hand with planting, weeding, harvesting, cleaning around our site and our community, or conducting mock interviews.

Please sign up for a specific Volunteer Shift at the bottom of the page – or see the buttons below for other ways to get involved.

    Sign up for a Scheduled Volunteer Shift

    To sign up for a specific volunteer shift, please check the box next to the date you'd like to volunteer. Fill in your information below and click submit. A Growing Home staff member will get in touch with you in 1-3 business days. Thank you!

    FARM VOLUNTEERING
    We need your help on the farm!

    October Dates Coming Soon

    VOLUNTEER EVENTS
    October 14th: HarvestFest
    We need your help getting our site ready for our end of season celebration, HarvestFest, that's in conjunction with Open House Chicago! Tasks include setting up tables, decorations, signage, as well as running stations. You can read more about the event at growinghomeinc.org/events.
    HarvestFest Event Set-Up: Saturday, October 14, 8am-10am
    HarvestFest Event Shift #1: Saturday, October 14, 10am-1pm
    HarvestFest Event Shift #2: Saturday, October 14, 1pm-4pm

    For Growing Home Board Members and Leadership Council Only: Sign up to guide tours on Saturday or Sunday for Open House Chicago!
    OHC Tours: Saturday, October 14, 9:30am-1:30pm
    OHC Tours: Saturday, October 14, 1pm-5:30pm
    OHC Tours: Sunday, October 15, 9:30am-1:30pm
    OHC Tours: Sunday, October 15, 1pm-5:30pm

    December 9th: Winterfest
    We need your help getting our site ready for our winter wonderland celebration with the We Grow Collective at 6429 S Honore Street, Peace Campus in Englewood. Tasks include setting up tables, decorations, signage, as well as running stations.
    Winterfest Prep: Friday, December 8th 9am-12pm
    Winterfest Prep: Friday, December 8th 1pm-4pm
    Winterfest Event Set-Up: Saturday, December 9, 9am-12pm
    Winterfest Event Set-Up and Shift #1: Saturday, December 9, 12-4pm
    Winterfest Event Shift #2: Saturday, December 9, 3pm-7pm

    SPECIAL PROJECTS
    No Special Projects at this time

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