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Apple Orchard Stroll
Raised Garden Beds

Volunteer Equity + Expectations

Volunteers are the heartbeat of True Alchemy Gardens. When you join us, you become part of a community committed to food access, land wisdom, and restoring ancestral relationships with the earth.

Raised Garden Beds
Garden Tools on Gravel

What We Expect From Volunteers

  • Arrive on time and be ready to participate
     

  • Treat staff, fellow volunteers, elders, and youth with respect
     

  • Honor the land, tools, and systems we use
     

  • Follow instructions from garden leaders
     

  • Ask questions when unsure — learning is part of the process
     

  • Dress appropriately for outdoor work (closed-toe shoes, sun protection, etc.)
     

  • Notify us if you cannot attend a scheduled volunteer shift

Students Studying Outdoors

What Volunteers Can Expect From Us

  • A safe and supportive environment to learn and grow
     

  • Training and guidance for all tasks
     

  • Respect, patience, and encouragement
     

  • Opportunities to learn about gardening, sustainability, herbalism, and food access
     

  • Inclusion in a community-driven mission that uplifts elders, youth, and underserved families
     

Outdoor Learning Group

Equity Commitment

We believe everyone deserves access to fresh food, land-based education, and community.
We actively work to ensure volunteer opportunities are accessible by:

  • Offering tasks of varying physical levels
     

  • Providing adaptive tools when available
     

  • Welcoming volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities
     

  • Creating a culture where questions, mistakes, and new learners are embraced
     

If you need accommodations or support to volunteer, please contact us — we are committed to making space for you.

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