Community Supported Agriculture and Education
Workshare & Volunteer
Review the details below regarding our programs and how to inquire. The 2025 CSA Workshare program is waitlisted and, due to an increase in signups for the volunteer program this spring, we aren’t able to take new inquiries at this time. If you’re interested in volunteer please check back in June. We hope to see you on the Farm this season!
These programs, offered weekly from early spring through Thanksgiving, are zero-cost and our most hands-on opportunities for education, engagement, food distribution, and recipe/preservation instruction (including the recent addition of a cookbook library). All that’s required to participate in our growing season is the willingness to learn and be part of new experiences in a collaborative environment. Because Churchview is a working farm, children must be over the age of 13 and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Churchview Farm is a teaching and learning space that could not exist without our amazing force of volunteers, interns and CSA workshares. Their efforts and dedication are what keep us going and growing, and our mission is to bring the community to the Farm. Spend a few hours of your time working with us in the fresh air and sunshine, and leave with delicious, healthy food, a unique learning experience, satisfyingly sore muscles, and a well-earned farmer’s tan.
Please note: we do not offer a paying CSA membership; our Workshare and Volunteer programs are no-cost hands-on educational experiences, where members of the community participate in all aspects of small-scale food production and take home the produce, herbs, and fruit grown at Churchview.
· Workshare vs Volunteer ·
What’s the difference between workshare and volunteer?
Volunteers sign up for workdays as they’re able with no commitment. Everyone always leave with food, but volunteers will see less quantity and variety that those those in the workshare program, and typically without extras like eggs. Full “shares” are given to workshares each week, as is first priority for signup (please note there is often little to no space on Saturdays during the summer for volunteers). Volunteers and workshares perform the same or similar tasks, and everyone starts together at 9 am. Volunteers need only commit until noon on any given workday.
Workshares commit to 5-6 hours (9 am though 2 pm) on the Farm once a week during our growing season (April - Thanksgiving) in exchange for a full CSA share. We accept a limited number of workshares each season.
Please review our Workshare Guidelines and send us an email if you are interested in signing up. Workshare opportunities are first come first serve, but volunteer opportunities are almost always available. Just ask to be added to our weekly email list, and sign up when you’re able to join us!
Both workshares and volunteers come to Churchview to learn and engage with a community of growers, and everyone leaves with bountiful fresh, healthy food and lots of recipes and preservation ideas, provided by Farmer Tara and local chefs. Gardening/farming experience is not necessary or required, simply a willingness to learn.
Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
We are proud to maintain a safe and responsible outdoor space to engage and learn. Any language, clothing, or accessories that promote disrespect to any person or entity will not be tolerated.
