Volunteer Opportunities
Pie Ranch offers regular volunteer opportunities weekly on Thursdays from 9am - 12pm, and once a month on the third Saturday of each month from 3pm - 6pm, before our monthly square dance. Please note that our team will not be hosting a work day and dance in December 2025 and will be back on January 17th, 2026, for our next volunteer opportunity. See below for upcoming Weed ‘Em Out volunteer events at neighboring Cascade Ranch in partnership with the Amah Mutsun Land Trust.
The types of volunteer work depend on the farm's daily and seasonal needs. Volunteers assist the farm team with tasks such as weeding, harvesting, culling, and irrigation. Maintenance tasks include cleaning areas affected by the wildfire, removing debris, and renovating living and working spaces for staff. Most volunteer opportunities involve physical labor on the farm. These jobs often require heavy lifting, squatting, bending, lots of walking, and spending a full day outdoors in the sun, wind, or coastal weather. Volunteer tasks are weather-dependent, but we offer them rain or shine.
Please bring the following with you to your volunteer shift:
Please bring any EpiPens and allergy medication that participants require for allergic reactions to bee stings or other unpredictable events onsite.
Water bottle (water stations provided for filling)
Sun hat and sunscreen
Work clothes and sturdy shoes
Snacks
Gloves will be provided
The Whole Pie, September 19th 2026
Join us on September 19th at The Whole Pie for a volunteer opportunity that makes a difference! Sign up below to become part of a dedicated team working together to create a memorable experience.
The event relies on the efforts of committed volunteers like you! You can choose from a variety of 6-hour shifts, including setting up the venue, assisting with parking, serving dinner, and more. As a token of appreciation, all volunteers will receive an event t-shirt and a delicious meal. This is a fantastic chance to build camaraderie and strengthen our community bonds while giving back. To ensure we find a well-matched role for you, please fill out the volunteer form thoroughly.
Note: This event takes place outdoors in the sun, fog, wind, or other elements. Most volunteer jobs entail standing, walking, and lifting for some or all of your shift. Please be prepared to spend the duration of your shift outside on the farm!
Weed‘em Out Volunteer Day
The Weed‘em Out volunteer event at Cascade Ranch is held on certain Saturdays from 9am - 2:30pm. The event is a land restoration effort to care for the unceded lands of the Quiroste Tribe, as well as a long-term restoration project for a section of Cascade Creek. Volunteers remove eucalyptus, tend native plants, and plant willows if time allows. Meet new people, enjoy a yummy lunch provided by Pie Ranch, and learn about invasive and native plants. Volunteer spots can fill up, so we recommend registering in advance. We will provide tools, guidance, and demonstrations. This will be a day to meet new people, spend time outside, learn about native plants, and help restore the ancestral lands of the Quiroste tribe.
Over many years, Cascade Creek has been affected by the spread of invasive plant species, causing a loss of biodiversity and the ecosystem services attributed to this diversity. By removing these invasive species, we are helping to restore the riparian corridor surrounding Cascade Creek; promoting climate and fire resilience to this region; and demonstrating our solidarity with the work that local tribal bands have been doing for years to make native plants available to everyone.