who is patchwork without our lovely, loyal, endlessly caring and sweet volunteers?
our community of volunteers fuels our farm.
2025 volunteer hours
open volunteer hours are open to the public to come at any time during the alotted time slot. a farmer will be onsite instructing a project. no need to sign up! please check our IG the day of to see if any weather updates.
Patchwork (2825 w chicago ave)
1st thursday 4-7pm, starting may 1
City Farm (550 w Division)
3rd thursday 4-7pm, starting may 15
work-veggies trade hours
The 2025 work trade veggie program is a way for folks to barter their time & hands for fresh veg. The times below are when our farmers are on site harvesting. The agreement is you work a 3-4 hour slot and get abundance of veggie in return. We are looking for individuals who are able to make majority of time slots, but it is welcome to anyone.
West Side Location – Patchwork Farm at 2825 W Chicago Ave
Tuesdays & Fridays, 8a-12pm*
*2025 start date TBA
North Side Location – City Farm at 550 W Division St
2025 hours & start date TBA
What to Bring:
- Potable Water
- Shoes and clothes for getting dirty and occasionally kicking heavy things
- Cover from the sun (hat, long sleeves, sun screen, etc)
organization work days
if you’d like to host a group workday for your organization, please reach out by email. We can host groups up to 60-70 people.
Other Opportunities
If you can’t make it to our regular days, or if you want us to know about any special talents you may have, or if you want to be emailed about events and special work days, then please fill out our volunteer sign up form: