Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering at CAUSES

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us! Your contribution helps us realize our mission to offer research-based and community outreach programs that improve the quality of life and economic opportunity of people and communities in DC, and beyond. We want your volunteer experience to be satisfying and interesting and are committed to providing an environment that is welcoming for all volunteers.

Opportunities to serve include:

Urban Farming/Gardening
Research Assistant
Farm Assistant
Community Outreach
Nutrition Education

Youth Team Mentoring
Youth Workshop/Activity presenter
Event Support
Office Support
Farmers Markets
And more!

We welcome groups of volunteers too!

Our volunteer opportunities take place at our Urban Food Hubs in the District of Columbia and at our Firebird Research Farm in Beltsville MD.

Click on the graphic above to get more information and apply via our user-friendly volunteer platform, Better Impact. We will respond with next steps. If you have questions, would like to discuss your interests, or would like to schedule a volunteer day for your group, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator or fill out the information request form.

If you have questions, would like to discuss your interests, or would like to schedule a volunteer day for your group, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator or fill in the information request form.

Michele Bassler, Volunteer Coordinator
UDC College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES)
michele.bassler@udc.edu
(Cell) 202-794-3638