Volunteer at
Green Thumb Farm
💚 Why Volunteer With Us?
Our volunteers are the heart of Green Thumb Farm. By committing your time, even if just a few hours a month, you help us grow more food, run our community programs, and keep our farm thriving. In return, you’ll enjoy great perks, meaningful experiences, and the satisfaction of making a real impact.
Can I Volunteer with Green Thumb Farm?
Absolutely! We are always looking for new community members to join our team. If you can commit to at least one morning per month (on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays), we would love to meet you. You don't need any prior gardening experience. As long as you are eager to learn, happy to get your hands dirty, and ready to share a laugh (and some produce!) with a friendly community, you are more than welcome. We provide onboarding and on-the-job training.
How Can I Get Involved?
Joining our team is a simple three-step process:
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Apply: Click the "Apply to be a volunteer" button below and fill out a quick interest form.
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Induction: You will receive an email with a link to our Online Induction Program. Grab a cup of tea or coffee, it takes about 30 mins and covers all you need to know about how the farm operates.
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Safety Check: To keep our community safe, all volunteers aged 18+ must hold a Blue Card. Don’t have one? No problem! We will guide you through the process, and as a GTF volunteer, you can apply for one free of charge.
Once your induction and Blue Card details are sorted, you’ll be invited to book your first session. One of our regular volunteers will meet you to show you the ropes and make sure you feel right at home.
👩🌾 Volunteer Roles at Green Thumb Farm:
🌱 Farm Volunteer Teams
Love being outdoors and growing food? Join one of our farm teams and help out with planting, weeding, composting, harvesting, and more.
Farm Teams Include:
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Herb & Flower Team
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Mandala Garden
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Nursery Team
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Food Forest
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Compost & Worm Farms
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Entrance Gardens
🧤 Farmgate Markets Volunteers
Be part of the buzz every Saturday at our Farmgate Markets. From setting up stalls to helping customers, there’s a role for everyone.
Volunteer Roles Include:
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Early Birds (6–9am):
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Set-up team: Marquees, Produce, Nursery and Bakery ready for the market
- Harvesting team
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Market Helpers (7:30–11:30am):
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Produce Team
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Nursery Team
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Bakery Team
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Harvesting Team
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Green Thumb Farm Volunteers Perks & Discounts.
For volunteers who help out regularly, either weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
👉 Bakery (available on Saturdays, during Farmgate Markets)
- Sourdough Discount - save $3 on every loaf
- Sweet Pastries - save $2 off each on
👉 Produce (available on Saturdays, during Farmgate Markets)
- Suttons Juice - Save $2 off each bottle
- Herb blends - $2 off per pack
- Eggs - $2 off per pack
- Raw Honey large – $22.50 (save $2)
👉 Merchandise
- Fruit & Veggie Earrings – $30 (save $5)
- Green Thumb Farm t-shirt - $15 (half price)
👉 Nursery
- Mushroom Compost – 2 fill-your-own bags for $16 (save $4)
- Forest Mulch – fill-your-own bags, absolutely free!
- Opportunity for free seedling plugs when we have excess
- 10% off earthlife products
- $2 off red soil organics products
👉 Additional Perks for Farmgate volunteers applicable on the day you are volunteering:
- Choose 2kg of free organic produce from a seasonal selection - weigh and pack yourself using the red scales) > only for Saturday farmgate volunteers who have booked in to a shift
- A share of leftover market produce at the end of the market (divided among those still on-site) only for farmgate volunteers on the day of your shift
👉 Additional Perks for mid week Farm volunteers
- Harvest produce including herbs and excess produce direct from the farm after your session.
🤝 Corporate & Group Volunteering
Planning a team day or group experience with purpose? Our Corporate Volunteering Program offers half- and full-day options that combine hands-on farm work with meaningful connection and impact.
👉 Learn more about Corporate Volunteering »
🙌 Ready to Join Us?
Volunteering at Green Thumb Farm is rewarding, community-focused, and fun. Come grow with us!
🙌 Ready to Join Us?
Volunteering at Green Thumb Farm is rewarding, community-focused, and fun. Come grow with us!
