Volunteer

Volunteer to help grow food access.

Your time helps local farmers, neighbors, food distributions, and families across our communities. Together, we build skills, strengthen access, and make a visible impact.

Become a VolunteerSee How It Works
Volunteers and a neighbor packing fresh greens, peppers, and plantains at a community food distributionStronger communities.
Better together.

Serve your community

Give your time to support neighbors and families.

Support local farmers

Help farmers grow and share fresh food with people.

Track service hours

Log approved hours and see your contribution grow.

Earn recognition

Receive verification for completed service.

How volunteering works

  1. 1

    Apply

    Tell us about you, your interests, and how you would like to help.

  2. 2

    Get Approved

    We review your information and match you with suitable opportunities.

  3. 3

    Help on Tasks

    Choose practical work that fits your schedule and skills.

  4. 4

    Track Hours

    Log your service time whenever you volunteer.

  5. 5

    Receive Verification

    Approved hours become a verified record of your contribution.

Ways volunteers help

Volunteer assisting a farmer with pepper plants on a Jamaican farm

Assist farmers

Help with planting, weeding, harvesting, and farm upkeep.

Volunteers packing plantains, peppers, and greens for distribution

Support food distributions

Pack fresh produce, set up stations, and help serve families.

Volunteer helping a neighbor complete a registration form

Help with registrations

Help neighbors complete sign-up and resource applications.

Volunteer speaking with a neighbor while holding fresh peppers and greens

Community outreach

Share information, connect neighbors, and spread awareness.

Volunteer recording the growth of pepper and banana plants on a clipboard

Record impact

Capture progress and service notes so the work stays visible.

Tracked. Verified. Valued.

Your time makes an impact—and it gets verified.

Keep an accurate record of approved hours, see your contribution over time, and build recognition for your service.

Open Volunteer Portal
Volunteer Dashboard

Your service record

Verified by ATE
Approved hours—
Events joined—
People supported—

Recent activity

  • Food distributionReady to log
  • Farm supportReady to log
  • Community outreachReady to log

Who can volunteer

Students

Earn service hours while building leadership skills.

Community members

Bring your time and care—no farming experience required.

Partner groups

Churches, clubs, and organizations can serve together.

Supporters

Contribute time, advocacy, and practical talents.

Make your next hour matter

Ready to make a difference?

Join neighbors helping neighbors. Your time can grow food access and strengthen our communities.

Download the ATE Food Farms app to manage your assigned farmers, log hours, and stay connected to your community.

Become a VolunteerDownload the App