Volunteer

Positively impact lives by volunteering at Bittersweet!

We love partnering with individuals and groups from the local community. Our volunteers have the life changing opportunity to meet Bittersweet participants and engage in meaningful and rewarding work, while learning skills and gaining valuable experience. See below for current volunteer opportunities! For more information, please contact Simeon Smith.

Long-Term Individual Volunteer Opportunities

If you are interested in volunteering on a regular basis as an individual, please contact Simeon Smith to begin the volunteer screening and application process! Once onboarded, volunteers join one of our volunteer teams. Most of our volunteer teams have a minimum requirement of one volunteer shift per month.

Current Volunteer Teams:

  • Weekend Watering Team

    • Water our gardens on the weekends.

  • Weekend & Holiday Animal Care Team

    • Help care for our farm animals.

  • Landscaping Team

    • Help us maintain our beautiful 80-acre farmstead.

  • Gardening Team

    • Help us keep our gardens well-maintained and weed-free.

  • Music Vine Team

    • Keep the music and good times flowing on Fridays with set-up, tear down, and event assistance.

  • Social & Recreational Program Team

    • Spend time with our teen participants and help our community-based recreational events run smoothly.

Corporate Volunteer Opportunities

We regularly welcome corporate groups to the Farm! To explore volunteering opportunities for your corporate group, please contact Mandy Brown.

Short-Term Volunteer Opportunities

Not ready to commit to one volunteer shift every month, or just looking for some community service hours? Join us for our monthly Community Day at Bittersweet Farms in Whitehouse!

Community Days take place year-round on the second Saturday of every month from 9am-11am. Spend time volunteering on the Farm and experiencing the Bittersweet Community.

Upcoming Community Days:

  • Saturday, October 11th from 9am–11am

  • Saturday, November 8th from 9am–11am

  • Saturday, December 13th from 9am–11am

  • Saturday, January 10th from 9am–11am

  • Saturday, February 14th from 9am–11am

  • Saturday, March 14th from 9am–11am

  • Saturday, April 11th from 9am–11am

  • Saturday, May 9th from 9am–11am

Community Day- Know Before You Go:

  • The required volunteer registration waiver can be completed ahead of time or upon arrival. This form only needs to be submitted the first time you attend a Community Day.

  • Please dress for gardening tasks and outdoor activities. Volunteer tasks will depend on weather and current needs.

  • Please bring your own water! Snacks provided.

Questions about the monthly Community Day can be directed to Simeon Smith.

Join our Social & Recreational Program Volunteer Team and enjoy community-based fun with our participants!

Bring your corporate groups to our 80-acre farmstead and tackle outdoor projects, such as landscaping and gardening.

Join the Music Vine Volunteer Team and assist with set-up, tear down, and event logistics for Music Vine on Fridays!