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Farming Day at Working Theory Farm (age 13+) *Impact Week*
At Working Theory Farm our mission is to empower youth through the shared work of farming to grow food for partner organizations who distribute this food to families in need.
Through growing vegetables and raising livestock on our organic farm, we provide alternative education and avenues of employment to youth who have barriers to thriving within traditional systems and teach personal responsibility, social responsibility, and professional skills.
Volunteers will help us move short greenhouse tunnels, plant and/or process garlic, prepare beds for winter planting, and dig out blackberries. You will also get the opportunity to learn about how our non-profit, no-till, organic farm operates and how this coincides with our youth employment program.
The work is entirely outdoors, on the farm. Please wear shoes/boots & clothes you feel comfortable getting dirty. Rain gear may be needed - if so, we recommend a rain jacket and rain pants. We also have boots, some rain gear, and plenty of gloves available to borrow. Ground is a bit uneven and most likely muddy.
Limited parking available on sight immediately to the left & straight ahead when you enter through the main entrance. Street parking also available. Accessible by TriMet MAX & Bus #57. Bike parking also available on sight.
Project Requirements:
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Volunteers must be 13 years of age or older to attend this project; any volunteer under age 15 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone.
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All volunteers under 18 are required to bring a Youth Volunteer Release Form signed by their parent or legal guardian. Please download, complete, and bring this waiver with you on the day of the project.
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If you plan to bring children or guests you MUST reserve slots for them. The best way to do this is to create a Volunteer Team, then sign up your team for this project. In the spirit of creating an atmosphere where people from all parts of our community are coming together to volunteer,
Team Captains are only able to reserve up to 50% of the spots on any individual Community Impact Week Service Project. Team Captains are required to provide names and email addresses for each team member (over the age of 13) in order to hold spaces on a volunteer project or they may be removed from the project. Questions? Email handson@unitedway-pdx.org
Click "Sign Up" below to reserve your spot! Need help signing up? Email handson@unitedway-pdx.org.
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Families, Homeless, Low-income Communities, Immigrants, Refugees or Ethnic Groups
Gardening/Planting
Age Minimum (with Adult): 13+, Minimum Age:15+
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