This year at the farm, volunteer shifts will take place on an ad hoc basis. Every newsletter we will announce the upcoming volunteer shifts – they will also be posted on the blackboard at the Roulant.
Hours
Shifts are from 8:15 AM to noon, with the option of staying for lunch with the team! For carpooling, departure from the Roulant is at 7:15 AM.
Community Farm Day : Garlic scape harvest!
- Friday, June 13th (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM)
- Community farm days are bigger and more festive volunteer shifts to accomplish big tasks in the garlic fields. This community farm day will be followed by a potluck!
May 2025 dates:
- Tuesday, May 20th (8:15 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Wednesday, May 28th (8:15 AM – 12:00 PM)
June 2025 dates:
- Tuesday, June 3rd (8:15 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Wednesday, June 11th (8:15 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Friday, June 13th Community Farm Day — Garlic scape harvest! (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
- Wednesday, June 18th (8:15 AM – 12:00 PM)
How to sign up
- If you are already a Roulant volunteer, call us at 514-284-9335 or text Adrienne at the farm at 438-543-9948. Otherwise, sign up to become a volunteer.
How to get there (and carpooling information)
What to bring
- Appropriate clothing: hat, good boots or shoes, rain gear if necessary, etc.
- Water bottle and snacks
- A lunch if you want to stay and eat with the team
Accessibility
- The ground at the farm is quite uneven and bumpy, and the paths are not accessible for walkers or wheelchairs.
- We have areas that are shaded or covered from the weather.
- There is drinking water on site and an accessible chemical toilet.
- We can always accommodate you according to your needs and capacities. If possible, let us know in advance if you have any specific accessibility requirements.
Keep an eye out for the next newsletter for upcoming farm volunteering opportunities.
Other agricultural volunteering opportunities
You want to get more involved? Here are some other community agriculture projects that are looking for volunteers in the West Island.
- Hamidou Horticulture – Agricultural project in Senneville (hamidouhorticulture.gestion@gmail.com)
- Garden at Fritz – Community gardening in Baie D’Urfé (gardenatfritz@gmail.com)
See you on the farm,
Adrienne🌶️