Volunteer with NNS!

Our volunteers make a significant impact on our ability to achieve our mission. We rely on volunteers to keep our vegetables moving, connect with the community through fun interactions like swapping recipes with families, and get their hands dirty with our farmers.

Interested in becoming a volunteer? We’re looking for individuals to help with the pickup and delivery of vegetables and assist at our mobile markets and much more. Click the “Register as a Volunteer” link below to fill out our Volunteer Inquiry Form and our volunteer coordinator will reach out with current opportunities.

Are you already registered and returning to volunteer? Click the “Returning Volunteers” link below (check your most recent Volunteer newsletter for the password) to find all the links you’ll need regarding upcoming opportunities, updating your volunteer profile, or signing a seasonal waiver.

Have questions? Please email us!

Registration/password required

Join the team

Seasonal Opportunities

NNS welcomes volunteers to participate in activities throughout the year, but primarily April through November. Each activity is unique and has varied requirements. After you register you’ll be able to sign up for activities that suit your interests and abilities, and we’ll even help you find the best fit!

Farms

For volunteers who would like an active shift, opportunities include spring greenhouse work, gleaning at local farms, washing and packing produce, washing produce bins and other activities that arise throughout the season.

Markets

Volunteers help with the set up and break down of our VEGOUT Markets at various pantry and COA locations. They arrange and replenish the produce, and interact with and help the guests, typically from June through October. All of the produce we offer comes from local farms.

Pickups & Delivery

We have both occasional and weekly scheduled produce pickups and deliveries. Depending on the size of the pick-up it may be possible to use your personal vehicle. Alternatively, a volunteer can become van-certified if that volunteer has frequent shifts.

“I thoroughly enjoy volunteering with NNS. I love NNS' mission of providing local, healthy produce for people facing food insecurity. It is meaningful and transformative work. Through my time at the veg out markets I am able to showcase the beautiful local produce donated by our local farms while meeting the grateful members of our community who are now able to access organic, healthy vegetables. It is a win-win.”

– Paola Roelofs | July 2022

experience volunteering together

Community Events

Throughout the year we host a variety of fundraisers, dinners, classes and community outreach events. In all cases, we look for volunteers to join in and help out! Some of our events can be especially great activities for friends and/or parents and kids who want to share the volunteer experience together.

Farm Dinners
Seedling Sale
Stay updated and active

Tools for Our Volunteers

(Password required. Don’t remember it? Email our Volunteer Coordinator.)

If you’ve already registered to become a volunteer and you’re looking for information about upcoming volunteer activities, please click the button below to access the Nourishing the North Shore volunteer activities page, sign your annual waiver, and more:

  • Fill our our volunteer form to register as a new volunteer and the NNS team will email you with current volunteer opportunities based on your interests and abilities. If you are already registered as a volunteer you can visit our Volunteer Tools page for everything you’ll need to stay active.

  • Yes. Visit the Volunteer Tools page (password required) to update or confirm your information and preferences and sign the current year’s waiver. Don’t have the password handy? Please email us and we’ll send it to you.

  • Come prepared for the activity. An NNS staff member or seasoned volunteer will train you on your first shift.

  • Volunteer shifts are at various locations. You will find the address on the sign up page with each activity.

  • Dress for the activity you signed up for, and don’t mind getting dirty. For the most part, these are outdoor activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • You do not need prior experience, but be sure to review any requirements for the activity and sign up for only the activities that meet your interests and abilities.

  • You will need transportation to get to the location. Once at the activity site, you will most likely not need it.

  • Our online sign up portal is where you can manage changes and cancellations. Registered volunteers can visit our Volunteer Tools page (password required) to access the portal. Don’t have the password handy? Please email us and we’ll send it to you.

  • The terms are described on the volunteer waiver you will fill out prior to your first shift.

  • We prefer that you complete the full shift. If you are unable to do that, please let us know as soon as possible so we can get it covered.

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It’s fun together!

You are welcome to bring along friends and family. They can register using the button below.

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