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Get Involved with Seed St. Louis!

Ready to dig in? Our passionate volunteers make it possible for our gardens to grow, our communities to flourish and our neighbors to be proud of our beautiful city. They serve alongside our dedicated staff to educate and empower our communities through gardening and urban agriculture. Most volunteer opportunities exist between March and October.

Volunteer Opportunities for Individuals

Interested in volunteering? Please complete the Individual Volunteer Interest Form below and we will be in contact!

Volunteer with Seed St. Louis Staff

Volunteer Opportunity: Demonstration Garden Volunteer
Volunteer Location: Varying Locations
Historically, Demo Garden Volunteers help in the Demo Garden every Saturday where Seed St. Louis staff grow trial fruits and vegetables. Seed St. Louis is in the process of building a new Demo Garden and event space, and until that is complete, Demo Garden Volunteers help in other ways twice a month. One Saturday a month will be at Seed St. Louis’ Carriage House working in a few beds and the other Saturday a month will be at a different garden or orchard in our network helping with whatever tasks they need. Email [email protected] for dates, times, and locations of Demo Garden Volunteer events for the season.

Complete the Individual Volunteer Interest Form for more information and to be added to the contact list!

Volunteer at a Community Garden

Another option for individuals is to volunteer at a community garden or orchard near them. Seed St. Louis supports a network of 250+ community gardens and orchards and volunteers are always needed! To find a location near you check out our network map. If you see a garden or orchard you are interested in contact our Project Coordinator at [email protected] or 314.588.9600 x118 receive the garden/orchard leader’s contact information.

Volunteer at a School Garden

The Seed St. Louis school program supports more than 90 school gardens. The program’s overall goal is to allow youth to learn through hands-on activities, experience healthy food and contribute to a garden that improves their community. Volunteer opportunities include working with students and teacher in the garden and helping maintain a school garden during the summer months. To find a school garden or orchard near you check out our network map. If you see one you are interested in contact our Project Coordinator at [email protected] or 314.588.9600 x118 receive the garden/orchard leader’s contact information.

Volunteers Groups

We welcome all kinds of volunteer groups including corporations, churches, school and more. Get your group outside for the day and make a difference in the community!

We offer flexible options for volunteer groups and will work with you to create an experience that makes sense for your group. Groups will volunteer with us for team building, connecting to their community, media opportunities and seeing how they can impact their local communities.

Complete the Group Interest Volunteer Form below and we will be in contact!

Volunteer Forms & Handbook

We ask that those new to Seed St. Louis, as well as those under 18, bring a completed Volunteer Consent Form or Parental Consent Form to the event.

Volunteer Contact

Project Coordinator
Phone: 314.588.9600 ext. 118
Email: [email protected]

Volunteer Handbook

 

Volunteer at a Garden or Orchard

Are you ready to volunteer at a Seed St. Louis garden? Volunteering with Seed St. Louis is a great hands-on way for individuals and groups to support their community.

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Want to Learn with Us?

Seed St. Louis hosts over 40 free virtual classes throughout the year. Our staff provides a wide variety of classes for all gardening enthusiasts.

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