Get Involved!
The Edible Garden Project exists because hundreds of people contribute thousands of hours every year.
We couldn’t be more excited to have you involved – our volunteers bring energy, enthusiasm, and knowledge to our team!
There are 3 ways to volunteer with the EGP:
- Farm
- Markets
- Sharing Gardens
If you’ve never volunteered with us before…
We recommend signing up for a volunteer orientation. Check below for the next available date!
Upcoming Volunteer Orientations
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am
What our volunteers are saying
The act of participating in a community-wide urban-farm endeavour has introduced me to an elevated, more purposeful way of being, given me more confidence in the garden, and inspired us to actively pursue vegetable and cut-flower gardening independently. Mostly, it has opened my mind to new conversations about urban sustainability.
Volunteer at the Farm
Attend a drop-in session at the Farm and help us with farm tasks!
Tasks can include weeding, wheelbarrowing, shovelling, bed prep, and more.
Washrooms and drinking water available on site, but bring your own water bottle. Covered area available for storing bags (please leave valuables at home). All skill levels welcome and no need to register in advance!
Drop-ins happen on Wednesday mornings from 9am – 11am from April to October. Check our calendar for details and follow us on Instagram for any last minute updates.
If you have never volunteered with us before, please sign up for an orientation session first (sessions will be listed on the Events page).
What to bring
- garden gloves
- water bottle
- appropriate clothing, including hat, long sleeve, boots, rain gear when necessary
Volunteer at the Markets
We host a vibrant community market every weekend, and we are looking for volunteer help with set-up, traffic direction, and cashiering. If you love the buzzing atmosphere of a farmer’s market, or love sharing your favourite recipes – this is the job for you!
Shifts available:
Saturdays: 9am-11:30am or 11:15am-1:45pm
Volunteer at the Sharing Gardens
Our incredible Sharing Garden teams work at five different sites around North Vancouver, growing food that is donated to food insecure families and individuals on the North Shore. This opportunity is for folks with previous gardening experience, who are looking to commit to working in a tight-knit team for a whole season.
Shifts available:
Tuesdays, Saturdays: 9am-12pm
Become an Intern
This volunteer position provides a season-long opportunity to assist in running a successful small-scale urban farm.
Volunteer Interns will be leaders on the farm and gain hands-on experience in all aspects of enterprise, including farm management, volunteer coordination, community outreach and education with supervision and mentorship from our Farm Manager and Program Manager.
We believe that the best way to learn about farming is by farming, and therefore the majority of the internship will involve working alongside our farmers and learning about the importance of planning, pace, efficiency and timing.
Group Volunteer at the Farm
Bring your team for a fun day at the Farm
We’ve hosted large volunteer groups from many businesses, and we welcome you to the farm too!
Spending an afternoon at Loutet Farm will give your team the opportunity to learn about growing food while contributing to a great cause!