Group Volunteer Opportunities

When you volunteer with Foodwise, you get a hands-on experience that engages all your senses in learning about and creating a sustainable and equitable food system, while giving back to your Bay Area community with others. When you spread fresh soil at a school garden, you will have direct experience in expanding access to fresh food for your community and youth in San Francisco.

Group Volunteering

Foodwise coordinates volunteer activities for groups of 10 to 20. Participants enjoy an experience that strengthens connections within their team and gives back to our community. Based on the time of year, needs of your group, and schedule availability, groups may participate in the following activities:

School Garden Cleanup

• Help with garden maintenance or garden building projects at one of 3 the San Francisco public high schools that participate in the Foodwise Teens program. Get your hands in the dirt and prepare the school farms for next semester’s students! 
• # volunteers: 10-20 (potential to accommodate larger groups upon request) 
• Time & location: Weekdays, school gardens in Mission or Glen Park neighborhoods. Morning 9 am – 1 pm or afternoon 1 pm – 5 pm session, flexible timing based on your group. Minimum 30 days to schedule.
• Donation: $2,500, which includes gardening materials and farmers market refreshments

For all activities, we require a nominal donation to support our free education programs and help cover our staff time and materials costs in hosting your group.

We look forward to working with you to make an impact, connect with fresh food and nature, and have fun.

Corporate Team Building

Enjoy a curated team-building experience that supports employee retention, fosters health and wellness, and puts your corporate social responsibility goals in action. Participants enjoy an experience that builds community within their team, deepens understanding of sustainable food systems, and ends by sharing fresh and delicious food from the farmers market.

Get in Touch

For all group volunteering and corporate team building inquiries, please email or (415) 291-3276 to learn more. We look forward to working with you and your group to engage in your local food system!