Aerial view of a community garden with raised wooden beds where people are planting, watering, and tending to various vegetables and herbs. There are multiple people working, some standing and some walking along the pathways.

Volunteering at Bonton Farms

Grow Hope. Sow Change. Serve Community.

At Bonton Farms, we believe that transformation begins with people showing up together. Our volunteers are at the heart of the work we do: restoring lives, nourishing bodies, and cultivating community in South Dallas.

Whether you’re looking to get your hands dirty in the garden, help stock our market, or lend your professional skills behind the scenes, there’s a place for you here.

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🌱 Why Volunteer with Us? 🌱

Bonton Farms isn’t just a farm—it’s a movement for justice and equity. When you volunteer, you:

Help grow fresh food in a community classified as a food desert.

Support our mission to break the cycle of poverty.

Engage in meaningful work that has lasting impact.

Learn about food, health, and systemic issues firsthand.

Join a community of passionate, mission-driven people.

Volunteer

    • Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M

    We have volunteer hours Tuesdays - Fridays. If you have any questions or want to inquire about a day please email info@bontonfarms.org.

  • 🛑 Veggie picking for personal use is not available. Our harvest supports the farm’s mission to provide food and resources to the community. Volunteers may help harvest, but produce is not for personal collection.

  • Yes, absolutely! We welcome group volunteers. Whether you’re coming with coworkers, classmates, friends, or family, we can accommodate groups of various sizes. For smaller groups (under 15), we recommend signing up through our open registration events. For larger groups or corporate teams, we offer private volunteer experiences that can be scheduled in advance. Email volunteers@bontonfarms.org for more details. 

    • Age 13 is our minimum age for volunteers.

    • Ages 16 and under must be supervised by a parent or chaperone.

  • Volunteers help with a variety of tasks like planting, weeding, seeding, cleaning, organizing garden rows, working in chicken coops, compost spreading, and general farm maintenance. Tasks vary by day and season.

  • You can purchase many of our products in three ways:

    • At the coffeehouse on Bexar Street during regular farm hours: Monday-Saturday
      8 AM - 3 PM

People working together to set up a metal structure in an outdoor community garden. Several individuals wearing blue shirts and gloves are involved, with some securing the beams while others supervise or assist. There is a tractor in the background, and the environment is lush with green trees and garden beds.

Bring Your Team to Volunteer at Bonton Farms!

Looking for a meaningful and memorable team-building experience? Join us at Bonton Farms for a hands-on volunteer morning focused on farm restoration and community impact. Your group will have the opportunity to participate in activities like goat milking, plant harvesting, and caring for the chicken coop—perfect for team bonding and giving back.

To get started, please fill out our group volunteer form, and a member of our volunteer team will contact you shortly to coordinate details.

Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, breathable clothing, and bring plenty of water. We look forward to welcoming your team to the farm!