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Wildwood Herbal is a 2nd generation farm that began nearly 40 years ago as an herb farm and has expanded into a full service farm providing not only medicinal and culinary herbs and flowers but organic vegetables and a wide array of hemp products. We are currently working with local agencies that serve both homebound and mobile seniors to provide fresh produce to this population throughout the year as a means of improving the health of this vulnerable population.
We are seeking energetic volunteers to assist us with common gardening duties for our plants, produce, and hemp on our 7 acre farm which includes 6 greenhouses and 10 acres of leased land.
**We are in need of extra hands to help harvest our winter crops that weekly feed 200 community dwellers attending local senior centers as well as providing produce for cooks at Meals on Wheels to prepare fresh side dishes serving 500 homebound seniors daily.
Volunteer Roles:
- Sow seeds
- Propagation
- Watering
- Harvesting
- Field maintenance
- Vegetable prepping
- Delivery of vegetables to partner agencies
Requirements:
- Must be 18 to volunteer and 21 to work with Hemp
- Closed-toe shoes
- Desire to serve our community
Time Commitment:
- Minimum of 3 hours for the morning and afternoon shift
Shifts:
- Monday-Friday 9am-12pm & 12pm-3pm
Characteristics:
- Must be able to physically lift 20 lbs. (know your limitations)
- Bending, stooping, twisting
- Ability to withstand heat and cold
*As long as there is an intention to be helpful, we can find something for you!
Health & Safety:
- We follow CDC guidelines
- Hand washing station available
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by completing our Volunteer Experience Form.
