Volunteer Needs From: United Way of Portage County Volunteer Center

A disparity in access to food, and that is culturally appropriate, was found in the Hmong community among elders and disabled residents. By partnering with CAP Services Hmong Uplift program and local Hmong restaurants and farmers, we are able to hold a program that closes the gap lack of food access.

How the program works:

1) Drive meals out to registered families and drop off at homes.

Weekly Volunteer Shifts :

Tuesday 4-5:00PM

 

Volunteer Tasks include:

Driving meals to Hmong families in the Stevens Point and Plover area. Directions will be provided.

What to Wear/Have:

Casual, unsoiled clothing that you are comfortable in. 

Car and Driver's License 

  To sign up for a volunteer shift please click HERE. (Will be 4PM shift)   To learn more about Farmshed and the Sib Pab program click HERE.

Questions or comments? Please email volunteer@farmshed.org or call the Farmshed office at 715-544-6154. 

A disparity in access to food, and that is culturally appropriate, was found in the Hmong community among elders and disabled residents. By partnering with CAP Services Hmong Uplift program and local Hmong restaurants and farmers, we are able to hold a program that closes the gap lack of food access.

How the program works:

1) Volunteers prepare culturally appropriate meals for Hmong teens, elders, disabled residents and their families in the Farmshed kitchen.

2) Meals are delivered by volunteers to the families a couple hours after the meals are prepared.

Weekly Volunteer Shifts :

Tuesday, 8-9AM, 9-10AM, 12-2:00PM, 2-4:00PM

Volunteer Tasks include:

Cutting, cooking and prepping meals as directed by Sib Pab program manager.

What to Wear:

Casual, unsoiled clothing that you are comfortable in. Aprons and hats will be provided.

Close-toed, comfortable shoes to stand in.

  To sign up for a volunteer shift please click HERE.   To learn more about Farmshed and the Sib Pab program click HERE.

Questions or comments? Please email volunteer@farmshed.org or call the Farmshed office at 715-544-6154. 

Vegetation Clearing: Robust Food System Project

 

Do you love to work outdoors? Do you love the smell of fresh air and getting your hands dirty? Consider joining Farmshed this summer as a vegetation clearing volunteer!

 

Volunteers Needed: 1-4

Length of commitment: September - November,  Four days/week

Day/Time: Volunteers may schedule to come at anytime between 2pm - 3:30, 3:30-5:00PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

 

Supervisor: AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator    

Email: volunteer@farmshed.org

Location: Central Rivers Farmshed

 

Job Description: 

Volunteers will assist with clearing back garden to prepare it for becoming a fully functional garden. 

 

Duties: 

Volunteer will pull up all vegetation in back garden and carry it to drop off site. This will involve trimming trees, pulling up plants and grasses.

Qualifications/Skills: 

Appreciation for the outdoors  Able to safely operate a garden equipment Able to stand or bend for long period of time Able to follow directions and work independently 

 

What to Bring:

Close toed shoes Practical and appropriate work attire Water bottle Sunglasses Sunscreen  Hat

 

Benefits to the volunteer:

Volunteers will be able to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine and get some exercise in while supporting Farmshed’s mission and providing a beautiful space for community members, volunteers and staff to enjoy. 

 

Training provided or other details:

 Volunteers will be given a tour of the property and equipment used. Volunteers will learn how to access the lawn equipment and will be given a weekly task log to follow. 

We need YOUR help to spread the Farm Fresh Atlas of Central WI far and wide! Farmshed is currently seeking volunteers to help deliver copies of the 2021 Atlas to businesses across the region, from Antigo to Baraboo, including many locations in Stevens Point and Plover.

Requirements: reliable vehicle some heavy lifting    Email atlas@farmshed.org or fill out this short form to let us know you are interested in volunteering: https://goo.gl/forms/Rrhtf5wtVtJXSWni1