Engage

"I get more from CFI than I give.  I love being around the folks who work there, feeling a sense of teamwork and care, and having fun. When I go home from whatever the event is, I always just feel better and more hopeful."

- Linda, CFI Volunteer

Become a Volunteer

As a volunteer, you'll have a chance to: 

  • Tend garden plots, feeding families & strengthening ecosystems.

  • Participate in a Board discussion that shapes the future of CFI.

  • Purchase produce from local farmers to build a food system that's good for all of us, including the people working to nourish our community.

  • Share food and recipes with Veggie Van customers, cultivating community and kitchen confidence. 

  • Teach a School Gardens lesson, inspiring future gardeners to love nature and food.    

sign up here

Community Work Study Program

Community Work Study members have the opportunity to assist with different areas of our Programs, depending on the season and availability.

The Community Work-Study Program allows you to:

  • Gain relevant, career-related work experience

  • Have direct contact with professionals in non-profit and public service-related fields

  • Network with community partners that could help you attain a career post-graduation

  • Meaningfully engage with the community 

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