It would be beneficial to schedule your volunteer opportunity well in advance: the farm staff reserves the right to decline a group volunteering if there are already groups scheduled for the chosen date. We do not accept groups larger than eight members without specifically scheduling a volunteer event. Email info@azurbanag.org for more information

Of course! Agritopia Farm is non-profit educational farm, and the farm staff works hard to ensure that each volunteer is placed with a project that is best suited to their skill level. Additionally, the staff and experienced volunteers will work with newer and less-experienced volunteers in order to successfully accomplish a task. All volunteers are encouraged to work at their strength level and take breaks when needed.

Given that Agritopia Farm is a large scale, fully operational commercial farm, we ask that you do not bring children with you to volunteer. The farm is a dynamic environment, and young people under 18 can both get hurt and hurt others (people and plants alike) if not appropriately supervised.

However, we host a variety of events on the farm that welcome family members of all ages, including monthly farm tours, U-Picks in the orchard, and workshops.

Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and closed-toed shoes that you do not mind getting dirty in. Bring work or garden gloves if you have them, and dress according to the weather. A hat with a shade is particularly useful working under the Arizona sun. In cooler months, wear layers as you tend to warm up while working and will want to take something off. Also, bring a water bottle, any snacks you need, and sunscreen or insect repellent as needed.

Yes, Agritopia Farm has a few regulated on-site beehives. We will inform volunteers of the location of any bee colonies. Most bees will not sting if left alone. Bee stings can cause a medical emergency if one is allergic to them. Volunteers groups should be aware of any one in their group who may have this problem and be prepared to respond appropriately.