Volunteer Opportunities

Come grow with us!

Discover purpose, belonging, and the joy of giving back at Homesteads for Hope. Our inclusive community farm fosters growth and empowerment for individuals with and without disabilities through the transformative experience of learning in nature’s classroom.

Whether you're looking to volunteer as a corporate group, immerse yourself in our DEI training experience, or work alongside the farm crew for a rewarding morning outdoors, there's something here for everyone.

Join us and be a part of something truly meaningful as we continue to cultivate inclusion!

Corporate Volunteers and School Volunteering opportunities in Rochester NY, offering new DEI training experience with inclusion

Which experience suits you best?

  • Corporate Volunteers and School Volunteering opportunities in Rochester NY, offering new DEI training experience with inclusion

    Public Volunteering

    Are you seeking meaningful ways to give back to a local community? Do you enjoy gardening or farming and the outdoors? Partner with us and spend a morning planting, harvesting, and working alongside our dedicated Apprentices.

    Gain insight to the therapeutic benefits of farming and the rewarding experience of working in nature’s classroom.

    Our public volunteer hours are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am-12pm. Sign ups to come - if you’re interested please email us below!

  • Corporate Volunteers and School Volunteering opportunities in Rochester NY, offering new DEI training experience with inclusion

    Corporate Volunteering

    Join us for refreshments and a tour of the farm followed by a rewarding morning of working outside! You and your team of 6-8 people will assist the farmers with planting, harvesting, and general upkeep of the fields.

    We also have the opportunity for you and your team to join programs for the morning! With our “Adopt a Volunteer” program, you’ll each individually be paired up with an Apprentice and follow them around for the morning!

    After your session, we encourage you to stay on property and take in the scenery!

    Our corporate volunteer hours are scheduled Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am-12pm. We have a suggested sliding scale donation for our corporate volunteer groups. Sign ups to come - with any questions please contact our Outreach Coordinator below!

  • Members Only Volunteer Days

    Aside from farm work and programs tasks - there is plenty to be done here at Homesteads. We invite our Social Members to join our Outreach Coordinator Nick with special tasks and projects all around property.

    Whether it’s helping with our flower upkeep, assisting with the animals, painting a shed, weeding and landscaping, or even event setup/breakdown we could really use your help!

    We try to keep the timing for this on Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 12pm, but we’re always scheduling other times throughout the week. If you’re interested, keep an eye on our members only Facebook page!

Help us Grow!

Your donations support our volunteer experiences!

Join us as a Homestead Hero by sponsoring our people, programs, and inclusive experiences that transform lives! Your support will be celebrated year-round through recognition at key events, on our website, and in community outreach. Together, we can make a lasting impact while offering exclusive benefits to you and your team as our thanks. See Levels below:

    • DEI Volunteer Experience for 10 with Apprentice Catered Lunch

    • Private Tour of Homesteads Programs with CEO

    • 6 Tickets to both July & August Jam on the Canal Events

    • 20 Tickets to the Annual Blue Jean Ball; with Mission Sponsor Advertisement

    • Invitation to Board of Directors Spring Farm Tour for 2

    • Stage Advertisement at all Thursdays at the Farm Community Events (16) & Jam on the Canal Events (2)

    • Private Tour of Homesteads Programs with CEO

    • 8 Tickets to the Annual Blue Jean Ball; with Hope Sponsor Advertisement

    • Invitation to Board of Directors Spring Farm Tour for 2

    • Stage Advertisement at all Thursdays at the Farm Community Events (16)

    • Private Tour of Homesteads Programs with CEO

    • 4 Tickets to the Annual Blue Jean Ball; with Harvest Sponsor Advertisement

    • Invitation to Board of Directors Spring Farm Tour for 2

    • Stage Advertisement at all Thursdays at the Farm Community Events (16)