More than gardening

Children working in a backyard garden, picking tomatoes, surrounded by green plants and trees.
Two people working in a room with peeling paint and textured walls, using tools for renovation or cleaning. One person is on a ladder, and there are buckets and cleaning supplies around.
A group of people cleaning a garden space along a sidewalk on a sunny day, with some working near large logs and others nearby. There are houses and parked cars in the background.
A group of young people standing outdoors in a neighborhood, some making gestures and smiling at the camera, with houses and trees in the background.
Four smiling friends enjoying a picnic outdoors under a canopy, making peace signs and sitting in camping chairs on the grassy lawn, with trees and buildings in the background.
A person sitting behind a table at an outdoor farmer's market booth selling fresh vegetables, with a blue canopy overhead and a whiteboard with handwritten prices and produce list. There are children in the background and greenery.

ways to volunteer

Whether you enjoy working with your hands, connecting with people, or sharing your skills, there's a place for you at Budded Mattah. No gardening experience is required—we have opportunities for every interest and ability.

  • Construction & Projects – Help build fences, raised beds, and other infrastructure that supports our gardens.

  • Food Hub Preparation – Assist with cleaning, painting, light demolition, and preparing our food hub for the community.

  • Neighborhood Outreach – Go door-to-door in the neighborhoods surrounding our gardens to share information, invite participation, and build relationships.

  • Garden Maintenance – Weed, water, mulch, and help keep our community gardens healthy and thriving.

  • Property Maintenance – Mow grass, trim weeds, and care for the properties that support our mission.

  • Garden Mentors – Encourage and assist program participants with planting, growing, and caring for their gardens throughout the season.

  • Demonstration Garden – Help plant, maintain, and harvest our demonstration gardens.

  • Community Events – Represent Budded Mattah at festivals, farmers markets, and community events by greeting visitors, answering questions, and sharing our mission.

Every volunteer makes a difference. Whether you can serve once a year, once a month, or every week, your time is what allows us to do what we do.