Use this link to learn about the volunteer teams and sign up!
Work in the hoop houses or in the field
No experience is necessary.
All training is provided.
Children are welcome to come and help with an adult.
There is something for everyone!
Questions?
Contact Farm Manager Katy Rogers at krogers@TeterOrganicFarm.com or 317-318-3169.
Volunteer in the Peace Garden
Interested in helping maintain Teter's Peace Garden? Come on Tuesday mornings at 9AM to help with planting, weeding, watering, mulching & more!
Questions?
Contact Loi Mileham at mileham2@aol.com.
Among Teter Retreat & Farm's greatest assets is the Teter Lodge, with its hearth room, kitchen, conference room and bathrooms, as well as Ruth Cabin, which sleeps 28 people in four separate rental units each with its own bathroom and kitchenette. Both buildings are available for rental to the public throughout the year for weddings, corporate outings, community group meetings, personal and group retreats, family reunions, scouting events, and weekend get-aways.
By mobilizing volunteers rather than hiring paid staff, we can channel rental income into the farm's food security mission. We operate three volunteer teams:
- Lodge & Cabin Cleaning Team
- Cabin Bed Making Team
- Linen Washing Team
Volunteering on these teams is a great family activity!
Questions? Interested in volunteering on one of the teams?
Contact Teter Retreat Center Manager Lorri Overton at lco2may@comcast.net.
Volunteer in the Flower Field
Interested in helping maintain Teter's Flower Field? Come on Wednesday evenings, 6-8PM, to help with weeding, watering, harvesting & more!
Questions?
Contact Tina Dillard at tdillard@NoblesvilleFirst.com.
Teter Organic Farm has donated over 20,000 eggs to area food pantries and feeding programs since we launched the chicken ministry in 2017. If you would like to support Teter's food security mission and you love animals, consider joining our volunteering Chicken Tender Team. Chicken Tender volunteer shifts are flexible and can be worked around your busy schedule, making it a perfect opportunity for individuals or parent-child teams.
Questions? Want to volunteer?
Please contact Pam at TMHPAB1@aol.com or 317-385-6799 (talk/text) and become a Chicken Tender!
Volunteer in the Wash Pack
Interested in helping wash and pack Teter's produce for donation and sale? Come on Thursdays 9-11AM or 11AM-1PM or 1-3PM.
Questions?
Contact Farm Manager Katy Rogers at krogers@TeterOrganicFarm.com or 317-318-3169.
Use this link to learn about the volunteer teams and sign up!
All ages and skill levels are welcome to volunteer at the farm. If you have a willing spirit we will find a job for hands of any size. Even if you can only drop by for an hour, we'd love to have you join us!
Volunteer days and hours vary, based on weather, field conditions & harvest and planting schedules.
What to wear & bring with you to the farm
This is a working farm and therefore you will likely get dirty! We work in all types of weather so be sure to check the forecast before heading out to the farm and dress appropriately. We suggest that you dress in layers, wear boots (or other closed-toe shoes), bring a hat, a water bottle, work gloves, and a light snack. Restrooms are located on the south end of the barn.
Health & safety
Please let us know if you have any health conditions we should know about including allergies.
The following guidelines apply to both adults and children, please read them carefully.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Wear sunscreen.
- Bend your knees when lifting.
- Change positions often when weeding (kneel, squat, bend, etc.).
- Rest when you feel tired.
- If you feel overheated, stop working and get out of the sun immediately.
- Ask for help when you need it.
- Please do not climb on tractors or other mechanical equipment.
- Please do not climb over or on the electric fencing. FYI: The electric fence around the fields and greenhouse are turned off when volunteers are working. The electric poultry netting around our chicken coop is always left on to protect our lovely laying hens.
- Please supervise children at all times.
- Report any accidents, damaged tools, or other equipment malfunctions immediately to the Farm Manager.
Children are Welcome on the Farm: Educating children about how and where their food is grown is a major part of the mission of Teter Organic Farm.
School-Aged Children are welcome to help out in the fields with a parent or other responsible adult. We have found most children like to work for awhile and then spend some time exploring the farm or playing at the playground.
Preschool Children may be too young to work with you in the fields, but they are always welcome to visit the farm with you to look at the vegetables, watch the farmers, dig in the soil, play at the playground, or have a picnic. We sincerely want children and their adults to enjoy the farm.
Questions?
Email info@TeterOrganicFarm.com or call Farm Manager Katy Rodgers at 317-318-3169.
Use this link to learn about the volunteer teams and sign up!
