The Farm offers many opportunities for interested students and campus organizations to get their hands dirty! Volunteers get to punctuate their week with an afternoon at the farm, working alongside farm staff and breathing in the fresh air.
We also welcome volunteers from the community. If you are a community member and you would like to schedule a time to volunteer at the farm (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm), please contact Jenn Halpin at halpinj at dickinson.edu.
What does a volunteering job on the farm entail?
This is our favorite question to answer! …Everything. Each and every day is different. Volunteers help with seeding, transplanting, weeding, watering, harvesting, and washing crops. Student volunteers can expect to engage in work that is fun and physically engaging.
Weed-n-Feed
Every week during the spring and fall semesters, the Farm hosts “Weed-n-Feed,” a student work day. Vans depart from the Kaufman parking lot each Friday to transport student volunteers to the farm. After helping with the work at hand, volunteers enjoy freshly made snacks and other locally-procured goodies! The farm truly appreciates volunteer help, plus Weed-n-Feed is a great way to start to learn more about the farm!
Students unable to make the Weed N’ Feed work days or other posted volunteer hours can contact the farm at farm at dickinson.edu to arrange alternative volunteer hours.
Students interested in volunteering at 
the Farm may also contact Students Interested in Sustainable Agriculture (SISA). SISA is an organization designed to raise awareness of agricultural issues on campus and connect students to the farm. SISA’s activities include fun social events at the farm, weekly “Weed ‘n’ Feed” volunteering, field trips, movies, and discussions.
If you are interested in joining SISA, email garden at dickinson.edu.
“I enjoy spending time at the farm because it is a very rewarding experience to maintain and harvest crops that I very well may be eating at some later date in the cafeteria. It’s also a bonus to work outdoors and get a breath of fresh air.” -Eric Dornbush ’10
Volunteering Transportation Schedule, Spring 2013
All transportation leaves from the Kaufman parking lot at the times listed below. Please email or call the student listed as the contact person for each volunteering period at least 24 hours ahead of time so they know to look for you.
MONDAY
Option 1
Departing from Kaufman parking lot at 8:00am.
Departing farm at 11:30am.
Contact Person: Megan Moody: 609-203-8655, moodym@dickinson.edu
Option 2
Departing from Kaufman parking lot at 12:30pm.
Departing farm at 4:30pm.
Contact Person: Caryn Sennett: 814-746-2839, sennettc@dickinson.edu
TUESDAY
Option 1
Departing from Kaufman parking lot at 8:30am.
Departing farm at noon.
Contact Person: Faith Andrews: 412-482-2076, andrewsf@dickinson.edu
Option 2
Departing from Kaufman parking lot at 12:30pm.
Departing farm at 4:30pm.
Contact Person: Brendan Murtha: 508-654-8320, murthab@dickinson.edu
WEDNESDAY
Departing from Kaufman parking lot at 1:00pm.
Departing farm at 5:00pm.
Contact Person: Megan Moody: 609-203-8655, moodym@dickinson.edu
THURSDAY
Option 1
Departing from Kaufman parking lot at 8:30am.
Departing farm at noon.
Contact Person: Faith Andrews: 412-482-2076, andrewsf@dickinson.edu
Option 2
Departing from Kaufman parking lot at 10:30am.
Departing farm at 12:30pm.
Contact Person: Caryn Sennett: 814-746-2839, sennettc@dickinson.edu
Option 3
Departing from Kaufman parking lot at 1:00pm.
Departing farm at 5:00pm.
Contact Person: Anna Ramthun, 304-952-0583, ramthuna@dickinson.edu
FRIDAY
Option 1
Departing from Kaufman parking lot at 12:15pm.
Departing farm at 4:15pm.
Contact Person: Megan Moody: 609-203-8655, moodym@dickinson.edu
Option 2
Departing from Kaufman parking lot at 1:00pm.
Departing farm at 5:00pm.
Contact Person: Brendan Murtha: 508-654-8320, murthab@dickinson.edu
SATURDAY
Departing from Kaufman parking lot at 8:00am.
Departing farm at noon.
Contact Person: Brendan Murtha: 508-654-8320, murthab@dickinson.edu
My daughter and I would like to volunteer on Saturday mornings. do you need help?
Hi Stephanie- Please email us ( farm at dickinson.edu) with details about when/how long you’d like to volunteer, your daughter’s age, and any other info you’d like to include! Talk to you soon, and thanks! – Farm Crew