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Volunteer opportunities at Forget Me Not Farm
Volunteers are the lifeblood of any non-profit organization and Forget Me Not Children’s Services is no exception. Dedicated volunteers are essential to the ongoing success of our programs and we offer many volunteer opportunities for those who want to “give back” to the community.
Volunteerism is a great way to meet new people, learn new skills, gain insight, grow personally, and help build a better society.
Farm Volunteer
Farm volunteers are needed Monday through Friday to help with the various groups of children who visit our program. The time commitment is small, just 60-90 minutes per week and an occasional related workshop once or twice a year. Placements are made according to schedule and need into a group of volunteers that help us do animal husbandry, and agricultural related activities with the children. The work is physical in nature, and focused on experiential process-oriented learning.
The volunteers and the children work side by side and use cooperation to tend to the animals and the gardens. This is a rewarding and dynamic volunteer position that offers opportunities to reconnect with the animals and the land, and forge new relationship with the special children that attend our program. We ask volunteers for a 1-year commitment, and they must be at least 18 years old and pass a standard background check.
🛠️ ️ Corporate Workdays (All business sizes welcome)
Create connection. Give back. Get your hands dirty.
Support a Powerful Mission: Forget Me Not Farm is a sanctuary where children, animals, and nature come together to heal. For over 30 years, we’ve provided animal-assisted and horticultural therapy to at-risk youth—breaking the cycle of abuse and neglect through connection, compassion, and care. By volunteering, your company directly contributes to this healing process and supports a cause that makes a real difference in the lives of vulnerable youth and abused/neglected animals.
Team Building: Working together on hands-on tasks like gardening, animal care and farm maintenance encourages collaboration, communication and camaraderie among employees. It’s a refreshing break from the office that strengthens workplace relationships.
Employee Wellness and Morale: Spending time outdoors, engaging with animals, and doing physical work can reduce stress and boost mental health… so can the feeling of giving back and supporting vulnerable communities! Time at our farm is peaceful and beautiful- though folks may leave dirty and sweaty- we also hear they feel more fulfilled and motivated after their visit!
Corporate Social Responsibility: Participating in a day of service aligns with CSR goals and demonstrates your company’s commitment to giving back to the local community. It enhances your brand image and can be shared in marketing and internal communications.
What to Expect:
- 3–4 hour structured workday led by farm staff
- Orientation about the farm's mission and programs
- Projects include farm activities and team-building tasks such as garden and barn care, habitat building, seasonal improvements etc.
- Time with therapy animals
- Light snacks, water, handwashing station, shaded areas
Options:
| Group Size | Suggested Donation/Fee | Inclusions |
| Up to 10 people | $1,000 | Private workday, guided activities, staff support |
| 11–20 people | $1,750 | Additional staffing and scaled projects |
| Custom Events | Inquire | Tailored experiences (half-day/full-day options) |
Optional Add-ons:
- Catered lunch from a local vendor (not coordinated by the farm; recommendations available upon request) — approx. $25–40 per person
- Farm-inspired snack featuring seasonal produce from the garden (note: winter may bring “slim pickings,” but we’ll do our best to nourish creatively). During harvest time extra produce may be offered to guests to take home.
- Small take-home gift such as a lavender/herbal tea sachet. Additional farm sourced items available for purchase: calendula ointment, hot mustard, pepper sauce (estimate $8/item, can be purchased individually, or as a gift package)
We look forward to hearing from you! Please send an email to [email protected] for scheduling or additional information.
Mentoring
Mentoring Sonoma County’s youth through our vocational training program. Mentors are matched with a teen and together they become a dynamic volunteer duo helping at the Forget Me Not Farm and the Sonoma Humane Society to care for our animals. This 2 hour per week commitment is a great opportunity to maximize your volunteer power and help both homeless and rescued animals and teens that need guidance. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old, and willing to make a 6 month commitment.
For more information please contact [email protected].
Internships
Learn how the farm works on an in depth level while earning class credit. Internships and Work Study Programs are available for college credit through Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University. Contact your college counselor for more information. We are also available and willing to discuss independent study internships if you are looking to gain a deeper understanding of animal assisted therapy and horticultural therapy activities. For more info please send an email to [email protected].
Gardening and Animal Care Volunteer
If you love the idea of working with just the farm residents, then we have a need for you as well. Volunteers are needed to assist with feeding and care of the resident farm animals seven days per week. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
Weekend weeders and green thumbs are always needed to assist with the maintenance and upkeep of our therapeutic gardens, as well as our production garden. The produce we harvest goes directly to the children, and we can always use an extra set of hands. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. For more information, send an email to: [email protected].