Opportunities From: Wood County Park District

Volunteer: Carter Farm Field & Farmhand

Help around the farm in a myriad of ways. We are thankful for the great work our farm volunteers do at the farm. Everything from construction to gardening and animal care. 

Program: Cultural Heritage

Help around the farm in a myriad of ways. We are thankful for the great work our farm volunteers do at the farm. Everything from construction to gardening and animal care. 

Program: Cultural Heritage

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 43402

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Adopt-a-Heritage Garden

Adopt-a-Heritage Garden

 

Assist the Carter Historic Farm by helping on the heritage gardens.

This is an important part of our cultural preservation and education.

This is an outdoor and on-going volunteer position.

Most of the produce is donated to the Brown Bag Food Pantry

 

Program Guidelines

Project Coordinator: Anna Cotterman, acotterman@wcparks.org, (419) 353-1897

Volunteer Services: Jamie Sands, jsands@wcparks.org, (419) 353-1897

Location: Carter Historic Farm, 18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402

Duration: summer to autumn (May – October)

Days and times: Choose your own schedule during park hours: 8 am – 30 minutes past sunset.

Expectations of the volunteer(s)

Adopt a collecting bed(s) for a growing season of summer – autumn Complete an introductory orientation Visit once per week for weeding, planting, and removing undesired plants Plant Seeds and seedlings in coordination with the Stewardship Staff Record volunteer hours at wcparks.galaxydigital.com

Expectations of Wood County Park District staff

Prepare garden area Provide access to water and access to indoor restroom facility Provide any plants to be added Provide access to a first-aid kit and volunteer sign-in sheet Provide tools and training Provide map of the property

Requirements

Be physically able to perform the volunteer duties Use tools safely and appropriately Demonstrate respect for yourself and others

Registration process

Create an account online at wcparks.galaxydigital.com Register for the Adopt-a-Heritage Garden program Read & sign the Wood County Park District Volunteer Handbook, send to jsands@wcparks.org Communicate with Anna to set up a day and time to receive an introduction.

Things to Know

You will be invited to an annual Volunteer recognition event In case of inclement weather, please do not attend. This is a working farm, please be aware of farm machinery, animals, and activities.

Program: Cultural Heritage

Adopt-a-Heritage Garden

 

Assist the Carter Historic Farm by helping on the heritage gardens.

This is an important part of our cultural preservation and education.

This is an outdoor and on-going volunteer position.

Most of the produce is donated to the Brown Bag Food Pantry

 

Program Guidelines

Project Coordinator: Anna Cotterman, acotterman@wcparks.org, (419) 353-1897

Volunteer Services: Jamie Sands, jsands@wcparks.org, (419) 353-1897

Location: Carter Historic Farm, 18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402

Duration: summer to autumn (May – October)

Days and times: Choose your own schedule during park hours: 8 am – 30 minutes past sunset.

Expectations of the volunteer(s)

Adopt a collecting bed(s) for a growing season of summer – autumn Complete an introductory orientation Visit once per week for weeding, planting, and removing undesired plants Plant Seeds and seedlings in coordination with the Stewardship Staff Record volunteer hours at wcparks.galaxydigital.com

Expectations of Wood County Park District staff

Prepare garden area Provide access to water and access to indoor restroom facility Provide any plants to be added Provide access to a first-aid kit and volunteer sign-in sheet Provide tools and training Provide map of the property

Requirements

Be physically able to perform the volunteer duties Use tools safely and appropriately Demonstrate respect for yourself and others

Registration process

Create an account online at wcparks.galaxydigital.com Register for the Adopt-a-Heritage Garden program Read & sign the Wood County Park District Volunteer Handbook, send to jsands@wcparks.org Communicate with Anna to set up a day and time to receive an introduction.

Things to Know

You will be invited to an annual Volunteer recognition event In case of inclement weather, please do not attend. This is a working farm, please be aware of farm machinery, animals, and activities.

Program: Cultural Heritage

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 43402

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: 2025 Heritage Garden Guru

Help tend the heritage gardens at the Carter Historic Farm. We will donate most of the produce to the Brown Bag Food Pantry and the remainder will be utilited to teach programming in traditional life skills 

Program: Cultural Heritage

Help tend the heritage gardens at the Carter Historic Farm. We will donate most of the produce to the Brown Bag Food Pantry and the remainder will be utilited to teach programming in traditional life skills 

Program: Cultural Heritage

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 43402

Allow Groups: No