VOLUNTEER
Become a Volunteer!
Every year over 200 people take time out of their busy lives to volunteer at Feeding Laramie Valley. They come from all walks of life; from high school to retirement. Some are local Albany County, Wyoming residents, while others are students from the University of Wyoming. All are motivated individuals who share the common goal and passion for food security.
Our volunteers play a crucial role within our programs, providing valuable support to our staff and participants. Their dedication ensures we distribute and share the best quality fruits and vegetables and assist with promoting our mission and philosophy with community members at local farmers markets and events.
Volunteering with us is an exciting way to spend your free time, learn new skills, make new friends, and work alongside our staff. If you are passionate, reliable, friendly, out-going, interested in food systems, and enjoy working outdoors, then you may be a great fit for our volunteer opportunities!
At Feeding Laramie Valley, we have volunteer positions throughout the year.
How to Apply
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Becoming a volunteer at Feeding Laramie Valley begins with filling out our volunteer application below.
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For questions about the application, email volunteer@feedinglaramievalley.org
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Once you have completed the application, you will receive weekly emails on Volunteer opportunities to sign up for. When you sign up for an opportunity, the volunteer coordinator will reach out to you to schedule a 15 minute volunteer orientation before your first shift.
FAQs
Who can apply to be a volunteer?
Anyone can apply to be a volunteer. If you are under the age of 18, then you will need a guardian or parent to contact us for permission. There are no qualifications needed to become a volunteer. What we look for is those who are passionate, reliable, friendly, flexible, and eager to get dirty outdoors. We welcome classes, groups, clubs, and other organizations or businesses to volunteer.
Can classes, clubs, groups, or others volunteer?
Yes, we accept school classes, clubs, groups, businesses, and others to volunteer with Feeding Laramie Valley. We need a minimum two week advance notice, what you expect to get out of the volunteer experience, main point of contact name and email/phone, how many volunteers will be coming, start and end time, and date(s) of volunteering.
When can I volunteer?
Feeding Laramie Valley provides volunteer opportunities throughout the year. The Feeding Laramie Valley volunteer program is always in high demand and we recommend contacting us at least a week in advance of your preferred volunteer start date. During the summer months, volunteer positions fill up fast.
How long can I volunteer for?
The minimum commitment to volunteer can be flexible depending on the project you work on. For large groups, unless otherwise agreed to, the minimum time commitment is 4 hours. There is no maximum amount of time you can volunteer.
Where will I be volunteering?
Volunteers will be assisting our Shares team in any of our production garden sites, doing projects at our building, or helping with our Higher Ground Fair event at the Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site:
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Feeding Laramie Valley building, 968 North 9th St., Laramie, Wyoming 82072
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Kiwanis Park Community Garden, West Laramie
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Feeding Laramie Valley Farm, Albany County Fairgrounds, 3510 South 3rd St., Laramie, Wyoming 82070
What will I do as a volunteer?
No day at Feeding Laramie Valley is ever the same, especially when you are volunteering with our Shares team. Daily tasks you’ll be involved with can be related to food production and distribution, which may included washing fruits and vegetables, chopping fruits and vegetables, placing fruits and vegetables into bags, watering plants, weeding, and harvesting plants. We also welcome volunteers for painting, building, and crafts projects, as well as photography, videography, and computer-based projects.
Will joining the Volunteer Program lead to employment?
If volunteers are interested in employment with Feeding Laramie Valley, then we encourage them to apply for our open positions and AmeriCorps VISTA positions to be considered for employment.
Does Feeding Laramie Valley provide transportation accommodations for volunteers?
No, Feeding Laramie Valley does not offer transportation accommodations for volunteers. Volunteers are responsible for their own transport to and from their volunteer shift with us.
Can I receive court-ordered community service hours?
Feeding Laramie Valley is working hard on creating a Board of Directors-approved policy for volunteers fulfilling court-ordered community service hours. At this time, we cannot accommodate court-ordered community service hours.
For More Information:
Alexia Mendez
Email: volunteer@feedinglaramievalley.org
Phone: 307.223.4399
In person: 968 N. 9th St., Laramie, WY 82072.