Volunteers visiting Dandelion have the opportunity to participate in many kinds of projects that will serve sustainability in the world. While organic gardening, greenhouse work, alterna-building as well as art beautifications in several forms, are our main focus at present, we work together with the skills and interests of each volunteer to create this unique education facility. We welcome gardeners, permaculturists, natural builders, WWOOFers/Volunteers, those of varied artistic talents and other technical skills to stay for 2 weeks or longer.

Right: Volunteers work together on the cobb bath house Reign of Grace  located in the central retreat area, Dandelion Ballad.

 


Above: Luxuriating in the contemplation of depth on "Bed of Roses" bench is the theme and purpose of this sculpture ready for placement overlooking "Metal Hymn" garden temple, you see in the lower distance on the right.

Where Do We Go From Here?

Volunteers from around the world join the farm family for 2 weeks or more sharing their energy, enthusiasm and skills to help move Dandelion toward becoming a uniquely beautiful sustainable living institute.. Volunteers work in exchange for board and room about 6 hrs. a day 5 1/2 days a week in summer, 6 days in winter, at a variety of tasks, from many gardening activities, to natural building, farm maintenance, etc, to numerous art forms. They also share in the cooking and cleaning of the shared kitchen and living spaces, AND in the rich social and educational/information exchange, outings and other fun events. Space is limited so needed skills and long stays have priority. Your special talents, whatever they are, will help us plan our projects to work with you. Great skill is not necessary for short or long stays, but most valued is the spirit of service, or the spirit of giving help to the world even through simple tasks on the farm, as well as a desire/ability to learn and share with others.

A one time donation of  $50  is requested for the first 2 weeks, which are a trial stay. If all sides are happy, This can be extended greatly.

PLEASE email info@dandelionfarm.org for our simple application questionnaire.

Once you are accepted to volunteer on Dandelion, you will need to send your non-refundable
deposit for the specific time you wish to stay. This will cover the 2 week trial period and act as your
space reservation for the time you wish to come. This is a one time only donation. If this is a hardship
please do let us know so we can make other arrangements with you.

QUALIFICATIONS: We require at least one farm volunteer experience (or other volunteer
service experience in some area) previous to Dandelion so that you know what its all about.
Volunteers MUST be able to take turns cooking and cleaning the shared living space.

Volunteers must be tobacco, drug and alcohol free while on the farm.
The SPIRIT of volunteering is the essential qualification for happy participation at Dandelion...
This is a project created altogether in the spirit of self-giving at a time when the world needs help.

OPPORTUNITY FOR SKILLED VOLUNTEERS: Internships...As a non profit we are unable to offer stipends, however we do return the donation to volunteers who stay a minimum of one month. For those who stay 2 months or longer we may repay expenses, such as travel, car insurance, cell phone, etc., to make your stay more financially practical.
All the above application information and requirements apply to intership volunteers, including trial period and fee.
Internships are for long stays of 2 month minimum, for skilled or experienced CARPENTER, GARDEN MANAGER in spring & summer, Metal worker/WELDER. Interns focus in their specific areas but also share the fun and work of whatever else is going on, such as gardening, cobbing and art so that their experience here is rounded. The 2 week trial period is considered training. Responsibility and longer stays are rewarded.

Also, an energetic volunteer who learns a critical skill on the farm over the first 2 months may qualify for an internship postition, receiving reimbersments for expenses.
The list below is just some of the possible skills. The * indicates most likely skills for intership position.