Volunteering with the Community Farm Land Trust 

Active members and volunteers allow CFLT to expand our organizational capacity and build community.  Thank you for your interest in donating your time to our work!  Please apply for the following positions by emailing a brief cover letter to our  Executive Director with the following information:  

• Which position you are interested in & why 
• A brief description of your relevant experience 
• Your current availability 
• Full contact information 

Ongoing Volunteer Positions  
Community Outreach  
SSCFLT is actively recruiting individuals who can commit between 5 and 10 hours of monthly outreach support.  Community Outreach Volunteers will help with the following:  

• Monthly tabling engagements, including the Olympia Farmer's Market and Combined Fund Drive events 
• Support at annual events:  Annual Meeting (March), Farm tours (June-August), Farms Forever (October) 
• Writing material for our bi-monthly newsletters and Facebook page 
• Donor engagement & fundraising 

This role will be supported by training so that you are prepared to serve as an ambassador for the Trust throughout the community.  This position provides an excellent opportunity to share your people skills, work closely with the Trust team, and get creative!  We are seeking individuals with excellent communication skills, graphic design, and event planning experience.    

Administrative Support 
You can also support the Trust by providing office and administration assistance.  The ideal candidate can contribute 4-5 hours a week in our office located at 2918 Ferguson St SW, Tumwater, WA 98506, in the office of the Thurston Conservation District.  Volunteers can provide support with the following responsibilities:  

• Maintain and organize the Trust's administrative files 
• Data entry 
• Prepare for meetings 
• Answer the telephone and direct inquiries 
• Working on individual projects such as the Farm Map, communications, and special events 

This is a great position for individuals seeking experience in day-to-day operations of a nonprofit, and programs that support agricultural land conservation.  You will work closely with staff, so strong communication skills are desired, as well as attention to detail and self-direction.   

Committee Membership  
Committee members contribute approximately 5 hours of most months of the year to one of our Board committees, with flexibility in the nature and scope of this commitment depending on the individual's interest and availability.  Currently, our Board is informed by the following three committees:  

• Membership/Outreach/Development Committee:  Perfect for writers, event organizers, people with web skills or people who like to do direct fund raising 
• Finance Committee:  A great fit for individuals with interest in budget development and monitoring
• Farmland Preservation Committee:  Excellent opportunity for farm owners, farmers and others with knowledge of the needs land needs of local farmers

Short-Term Opportunities 
Distribute the Direct Sales Farm Map
You can select delivery locations on your typical route of travel or take a drive to other locations in the community.  The Farm Map is a signature project of the Trust which connects South Sound residents with opportunities to buy directly from and support our local farmers.  

Be Part of an Event Team
For 2020, we are seeking volunteers to provide day-of support for the following events:  

• October 24, 2020:  Farms Forever Annual Benefit 
  • Support needed day of from 12 pm - 10 pm (shifts of varying sizes); event takes place from 5-8 
  • Located at the Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA, 98503 
  • Volunteers needed to help setup the silent auction, registering guests, setting up the dining room, serving guests dinner, bartending, and cleanup 

Publicity, Graphic Design, and Media Production ​
Are you a creative individual seeking an opportunity to share your skills with a good cause? 

• Graphic Design:  You can support our team by designing our annual publications, flyers, and programs.  Develop print materials to build out your portfolio, and let the community see your work!
• Photography:  We are always seeking images to include in our publications, and to document the amazing work our partners are doing on their farms.  If you are interested in visiting local farms to photograph the work of the seasons, or if you are available to photograph our special events, we would love to have you join us!  
• Media Production:  Their are amazing stories throughout the Trust community -- from the commitment of our staff and board, to the landowners, farmers, and donors who support our work.  We are strongly encourage anyone with interest in a media project, especially students, to contact us if they are interested in producing a video to promote our work.  

Let us know if you would like to become part of the volunteer team!
Contact us at Patrick@communityfarmlandtrust.org or call our office 360-353-4838

Are you interested in serving on our Board of Directors?

We are actively looking to expand our Board!

Our Board of Directors is member elected to a three year term. If you are interested in supporting our work in this vital role, start the process of being considered by reviewing the information HERE.