In 2007 VINES was created by a group of dedicated volunteers and continues to thrive with the help of an active volunteer base. We are always seeking a team of motivated long-term volunteers to help with several different projects. If you have a skill or interests not listed in one of our volunteer opportunities, please fill out the volunteer sign-up form and let us know how you would like to help. To stay up to date on when and where volunteer opportunities take place, you can join our email list or email volunteer@vinesgardens.org for more information.
General Volunteer Opportunities
All interested volunteers are asked to please fill out our sign-up form. In addition, we post on Facebook & Instagram and send notices out through our bi-weekly e–newsletter about volunteer opportunities regularly. Follow us on social media and sign up for our emails for all the latest VINES news. For information on specific volunteer opportunities, see below.
Binghamton Urban Farm (BUF) Volunteer Hours:
What: Weeding, planting, harvesting, washing, packing, & other necessary tasks at BUF
When: April – October, Wednesdays 9am-12pm
Where: Binghamton Urban Farm (BUF), 16 Tudor Street, Binghamton
Register: https://forms.gle/jXGfKRGwBe9xAtdCA
Garden Corps:
What: A team of volunteers working together to accomplish various tasks
When: April – November, various days & times
Where: Our 20+ community gardens throughout the season
Register: https://forms.gle/iurwQacgg3idf8vq6
Sundays with Cheryl:
What: Work with master gardener, Cheryl Miller, on beautification and weeding projects
When: June – September, Sunday mornings from 10am-12pm (2026 schedule in form)
Where: Binghamton Urban Farm (BUF), 16 Tudor Street, Binghamton
Register: https://forms.gle/ZdrTdJP9f82KhFRF6
Farm Share Distribution & Home Deliveries:
What: Distribute weekly Farm Share produce to members at one of our distribution sites or make home deliveries
When: mid-June through the end of October, Wednesday and/or Thursday afternoons
Where: 14 locations throughout Broome County
Register: Email farmshare@vinesgardens.org
Community Garden Lawn Maintenance:
What & Where: Lawn maintenance at select community gardens
When: On your schedule throughout the season
Register: https://forms.gle/sZ1iLsQcPWcfntgi7
Dick Andrus Community Orchard (DACO) Corps:
What: A team of volunteers working together to accomplish various maintenance tasks at our Dick Andrus Community Orchard
When: May – October: 1st Saturday (9am-12pm) and 3rd Thursday (5-7pm) monthly
Where: 29 Corbett Avenue, Binghamton
Register: https://forms.gle/yDkFc7EQJKMwADmq8
Community Compost Corps:
What: A team of volunteers managing our community composting sites (more information on the registration form
When: April – November
Where: Pilot community compost sites at our community gardens
Register: https://forms.gle/Gv3ogsVdGnAX5bPK9
Community Meals:
What: Prepare and serve the community meal at the United Presbyterian Church.
When: 5th Tuesdays of a month, 4x annually. 10am-3pm & 3:30-7pm shifts
Where: 42 Chenango Street, Binghamton
Registration links advertised prior to each event via emails and social media
Volunteer Groups
If your organization, institution, company, class, or community group is interested in a workday or a tour of VINES urban agricultural sites, please contact us at volunteer@vinesgardens.org or 607-205-8108
