Get involved at Common Acre
We like to think we’re growing community, as well as great veggies.
There are a few ways to get involved at Common Acre, but one of the best ways is to roll up your sleeves and come volunteer with us!
Weedy Wednesdays
We hold a community volunteering day on Wednesday from 9:00am to around 12:30pm.
This is a place to connect with where our food comes from, meet like-minded people and pick up a few growing tips from our farm manager and team.
All experience levels, abilities and interests are welcome at Common Acre. 😊
What could a volunteer day look like?
9:00am –12:00pm | Help out with seasonal farm jobs including: harvesting, weeding, planting and soil preparation
12:00pm – 12:30pm | Bring along your lunch – we have a fridge, microwave and kettle, and we'll provide some seasonal salad greens and tea to share
12:30pm onwards | Volunteers can head home after lunch or stick around and finish up any jobs.
Important information before you visit
Volunteer Agreement Form: Before coming along to volunteer, please take a moment to complete our Volunteer Agreement Form. This helps us get to know you and make sure everyone is on the same page before getting started.
Volunteer Introduction Session: And before you can get started, we ask all new volunteers to attend a short Volunteer Information Session at the farm. These are held on the first Wednesday of each month. It's a chance to meet the team, learn a little about the farm and find out what to expect.
What to bring: Come dressed for a morning outdoors! We recommend comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dirty, closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate protection (think a hat and sunscreen in summer, or a rain jacket in cooler months). Bring along a water bottle and your own lunch. We'll provide all the tools and equipment you'll need, so there's no need to bring anything special.
Field Fridays
A little more time in the field, a chance to learn and connect, and a way to get closer to the food you're part of growing.
Field Fridays are seasonal gatherings for our CSA members, offering opportunities to spend time on the farm, get involved in what's happening throughout the growing season and deepen your connection to where your food comes from.
More details are shared directly with our CSA community.
Learning at Common Acre
We believe the farm is a great place to learn – not just about growing food, but about caring for the environment, building resilient food systems and growing stronger communities.
We're developing a range of educational experiences and workshops for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Interested in learning with us? Stay in the loop as our education program grows.
Group volunteering
Looking for a hands-on way to bring your group together?
We're interested in exploring opportunities for small groups, workplaces and community organisations to spend time at Common Acre, get involved in seasonal farm activities and connect through a shared experience.
We're still shaping what these group experiences might look like, but if you'd like to explore an opportunity with us, we'd love to hear from you.
Have something else in mind?
Weedy Wednesdays are our main volunteer offering at the moment, but we're always interested in hearing from people who'd like to contribute in other ways.
Perhaps you have a particular skill, some experience you'd love to share, or an idea for how you could support the farm.
We'd love to hear from you.