Lend a Hand, Grow Together
Volunteer
Join our community of passionate volunteers making a positive impact at Teter Retreat & Organic Farm.
Making a Difference, Together
Join the Movement for Change
Join us in making a difference at Teter Retreat & Farm! We offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities for individuals, families, and groups, from gardening and food distribution to assisting with educational programs and events. Whether you can spare a few hours or want to make a long-term commitment, there’s a role for you. Getting started is easy—just fill out our volunteer interest form, and we’ll match you with an opportunity that fits your skills and interests. Together, we can grow a healthier, more connected community.
Volunteer at the Farm
Come and be a part of the Teter Organic Farm mission to increase access to healthy food for the vulnerable. All training is provided. Children are welcome to come and help with an adult. There is something for everyone!
Questions?
See our FAQs or Check out Better Impact, our volunteer management page!
Volunteer in the Flower Field
Interested in helping maintain Teter’s Flower Field? Come on Tuesday evenings, 6-8PM, to help with weeding, watering, harvesting & more!
Tina Dillard is a long-time supporter and volunteer at Teter. Her passion to help people led her to start our first production wildflower field!
Volunteer in the Peace Garden
Interested in helping maintain Teter’s Peace Garden? Come on Tuesday mornings at 9AM to help with planting, weeding, watering, mulching & more!
Loi Mileham is on our Steering Committee here at Teter, but her first love is getting her hands dirty in the garden!
Be a "Chicken Tender"
Teter Organic Farm has donated over 20,000 eggs to area food pantries and feeding programs since we launched the chicken ministry in 2017. If you would like to support Teter’s food security mission and you love animals, consider joining our volunteering Chicken Tender Team. Chicken Tender volunteer shifts are flexible and can be worked around your busy schedule, making it a perfect opportunity for individuals or parent-child teams.
As a Girl Scout project, Pam and her daughter dreamed up the chicken house at Teter. Now that her daughter is off to college, Pam is running the show of our wildly successful egg program!
Volunteer in the Wash Pack
Interested in helping wash and pack Teter’s produce for donation and sale?
Clean and safe fruits and vegetables are a hallmark of Teter Organic Farm. Members of our wash pack include volunteers as young as 6 and as old as 92!
Volunteer at the Retreat Lodge
Among Teter Retreat & Farm’s greatest assets is the Teter Lodge, with its hearth room, kitchen, conference room and bathrooms, as well as Ruth Cabin, which sleeps 28 people in four separate rental units each with its own bathroom and kitchenette. Both buildings are available for rental to the public throughout the year for weddings, corporate outings, community group meetings, personal and group retreats, family reunions, scouting events, and weekend get-aways.
By mobilizing volunteers rather than hiring paid staff, we can channel rental income into the farm’s food security mission. We operate three volunteer teams:
- Lodge & Cabin Cleaning Team
- Cabin Bed Making Team
- Linen Washing Team
Volunteering on these teams is a great family activity!
Lori Overton decided to tackle our rental spaces three years ago and has been creating curated stays and events ever since!
Job Openings at Teter
Explore Job Opportunities at Teter
Currently, there are no job openings available. However, if you’d like to stay updated on future opportunities, please leave your email, and we’ll notify you as soon as positions become available.
For more information on future job opportunities:
Contact Katy Rogers
[email protected]