VOLUNTEER
Florida Certified Organic Growers and Consumers, Inc. (FOG) is a 501(c)(3) grower and consumer nonprofit organization that always has volunteer opportunities for people interested in organic agriculture. Email us to discover volunteer opportunities with FOG.
GIFT GARDEN VOLUNTEERS
FOG needs a steady flow of volunteers willing to work hard, get dirty and make a difference in Alachua County. If you are interested in volunteering, please email travis@foginfo.org with your availability (days and times) and contact information and someone will follow up and schedule your work.
Duties include:
Assisting GIFT Gardens Coordinator with on-site garden installations: Shovel soil into truck; help load tools and lumber into truck; help build raised beds on-site; shovel soil out of truck and into raised beds.
Preparing wood for garden installations: Cut boards with a circular saw into standard lengths and widths necessary to build raised beds; Pre-drill holes.
INTERNSHIPS
Interns receive hands-on education and experience in organic agriculture, food system development, policy, research, and fair and just food systems. FOG also seeks interns with interests in marketing, public relations and graphic/web design; grant writing; fundraising; and non-profit management.
To apply, please submit a completed application by e-mail or fax to 352.377.8363.
Application