VOLUNTEER WITH THE ORCHARD

THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST IN GETTING INVOLVED!

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There are lots of ways to connect – you can subscribe to our e-newsletter, follow us on Facebook, and even come learn some orcharding skills, while visiting the flagship site, during one of our weekly Work & Learn Days. All are welcome!

You can also get involved and learn something new by joining one of our teams! We’re always looking for passionate individuals to join our growing sustainability efforts, and you can see the specific roles we’re looking for below (generally a 5 hour per week commitment), though all participation is welcome! If you’d like to learn a bit more about what each of the teams do within the community, contact us. We look forward to you involvement!

JOIN A TEAM

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  • Operations: Oversees the Orchard’s flagship site, and facilitates the volunteer energy that participates at weekly Work & Learn Days.
  • Education: Provides educational programming to people of all ages through presentations, workshops, and educational tours.
  • Jr. Stewards: Leads our youth educational programming, both on-site and in local classrooms.
  • Partner Plantings: Looks at prospective planting opportunities and partnerships for the Orchard to consider, and organizes our spring and fall free fruit tree giveaways.
  • Volunteer: Collaborate with other teams, to help cultivate and steward our incredible volunteers.
  • Communications: Maintains a digital connection with the local and at-large community via a monthly e-newsletter, social media, website, and other promotional activities.

JOIN A COMMITEE

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  • Governance: Oversees strategic planning, leadership recruitment and cultivation, policy creation, and general organizational development.
  • Finance: Provides fiscal oversight and budgeting prowess to the board, while ensuring the financial integrity and stability of the organization.
  • Development: Oversees the fundraising and grant-seeking activities that fuel the orchard’s mission and impact, while stewarding the community donors who help support our cause.

JOIN THE BOARD

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If you are interested in learning more about our unique style of governance, and potentially becoming a board member yourself, please contact our Governance Committee – we would love to have your strategic insights help us dream, build, and share our Orchard mission and community.

For a complete list of opportunities, please visit the Bloomington Volunteer Network.