Joppa Hill Educational Farm depends greatly on over 100 volunteers who donate their time and talent to help the animals. Without volunteers, we could not accomplish or advance our mission. Our team of volunteers feed and care for the animals every day, do most of the general upkeep, help run our events, and make the farm a very special place!
Interested in joining us? We welcome volunteers of all ages! Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, and for those with little ones under 3, we recommend an additional adult to ensure a safe experience for both children and animals.
Volunteer Opportunities
Animal Care
Paddock Caretaker
Clean paddocks, pastures and shelters of manure, soiled straw and wet/old hay; clean and refill water troughs. Animals include horses, sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, and cows. Animals are in the pasture with you. You can choose the time that is most convenient for you.
Turn-In or Turn-Out
Help feed and water animals in the morning or evening. Animals that you interact with include horses, chickens ducks, sheep, goats, cows and our barn cats. You will collect the chicken and duck eggs. Turn in shifts are between 6:00am-8:00am. Turn out shifts are between 4:00pm and 6:00pm.
Gardens and High Tunnel Caretaker
Come dig in, lend a hand, and enjoy some sunshine while helping our farm flourish. No green thumb required, but we’ll show you the ropes!
Community Gardens
Weed and Water the farm gardens located in our Community Garden space. May-October.
High Tunnel
Weed, water and assist in our cut flower production in the high tunnel. Assembling bouquets on Wednesday mornings from July-September.
Native Pollinator Garden
Weed and water our native pollinator garden alongside our UNH Master Gardners. Assist with planting and maintenace. Tuesday mornings, May-October.
Farm Stand Volunteer
Greet visitors with a smile and help them find what they are looking for. Answer questions about the farm. Assist in ringing up purchases using our POS system, handle cash and credit card payments. Keep farm stand clean and neat, assist in stocking, inventory. Weekends and evenings are most needed.
Event Volunteers
Assist in our community events that occur throughout the year.
Opportunities allow for volunteers to build on their fundraising, event planning, community engagement and spread the mission of the Farm to the community.
Events include the Fall Fair, Spring Egg Hunt, Summer Community Concerts and Events, and more! Be part of the planning or just the day.
Special Project Volunteers
Are you a scout or 4-Her looking to help the farm out? Are you a business looking for a place for your employees to have a service day.
Do you have another expertise that you want to share? We are always looking for volunteers that can help with the following:
- Educational Experience
- Landscaping
- Carpentry
- Painting
- Marketing/Graphic Design
Email Sarah Grosvenor, our Executive Director for information.
Board of Directors
The farm has an active Board of Directors. If you are interested in learning more about our Board please email Sarah Grosvenor, Executive Director.
