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.

 

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How to Apply.

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• Becoming a volunteer at Feeding Laramie Valley begins with filling out our volunteer application here.

• For questions about the application, email volunteer@feedinglaramievalley.org

• You will be contacted about scheduling a required Volunteer Orientation after you apply. 

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Volunteer Positions.

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Please complete the online volunteer application form (linked above) to sign up for the following positions. For questions about any of the following volunteer positions or more detailed position descriptions, email volunteer@feedinglaramievalley.org.

 

Year Round

Shares (Food Preparation)

Date: Tuesdays 

Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (duration may vary)

Location: Feeding Laramie Valley

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Shares Recipe Flyer (virtual)   

Date: Once a week  

Time: Half hour or less per week

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Mobile Market 

Date: On Mobile Market sale days

Time: varies

Location: Feeding Laramie Valley

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Events 

Date: To be determined

Time: Depends on event

Location: Feeding Laramie Valley, Higher Ground Fair

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Seasonal

Shares (Gardening)

Date: Weekdays, varies 

Time: Between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM

Location: Feeding Laramie Valley, FLV Fairgrounds Farm

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Shares (Watering)

Date: Weekends and weekdays  

Time: Mornings and evenings

Location: Feeding Laramie Valley

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FAQs.

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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, 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, 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 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 gardens sites, projects at our building, or our Higher Ground Fair event at the Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site: 

• Feeding Laramie Valley building, 968 North 9th Street, Laramie, Wyoming 82072

• Kiwanis Park Community Garden, North Hayes 

• Feeding Laramie Valley Farm, Albany County Fairgrounds, 3510 South 3rd Street, 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 will 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. 

 

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 one-year, full-time AmeriCorps VISTA position 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. 

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Can I receive court-ordered community service hours?

Feeding Laramie Valley is working hard on creating a Board of Directors-approved policy on volunteers fulfilling court-ordered community service hours. At this time, we cannot accommodate court-ordered community service hours.    

 

Have more questions?

Don’t hesitate to email or call us for any additional questions you may have. 

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