Get Involved

FarmFolk CityFolk is a registered charitable organization working towards a sustainable, local food system. Please support our work by becoming a member, making a donation, signing up as a Perennial Supporter, purchasing our book, or buy tickets to Feast of Fields, our annual fundraisers. Tax receipts for donations are sent out after year-end, unless otherwise requested. We also have several opportunities for volunteers.

Employment Opportunity

There are no job postings at this time. Please check back later.

Donor Privacy Policy

FarmFolk CityFolk respects the privacy of our donors and members. We do not trade, sell, or buy supporter lists. Granting foundations and sponsors are listed on our website along with our Perennial (monthly) Donors, unless the supporter requests anonymity.

Membership

Membership in FarmFolk CityFolk Society brings you the satisfaction of knowing that you are supporting change towards sustainability and resilience. You will have the opportunity to make excellent contacts and develop your awareness of food systems. You will also receive our informative and enjoyable newsletter four times a year, as well as receive discounts for many of our events (including Feast of Fields), and privileged access to our resource library. You may call us with your contact and VISA information or mail in a cheque. FarmFolk CityFolk is a registered charity (#89223 1572 RR0001). Membership Form (pdf).

Individual  $30
Family $50
Student/Senior $15
Farm or Non-Profit  $100
Small Business  $250
Corporate  $500+

Donations

FarmFolk/CityFolk appreciates your support and welcomes donations, big or small. Tax receipts are sent out, after year-end, for all donations. You may call us with your contact and VISA information or mail in a cheque. Donate online or download our donation form (pdf).

Perennial Donations

Please consider becoming a PERENNIAL DONOR. Your monthly support will help FarmFolk/CityFolk's core activities. Please note that there are 3 ways to contribute as a Perennial and should you ever wish to change the amount of your monthly donation or you need to cancel it, please call us and we’ll take care of it for you. Perennial Donor Form (pdf).

Donate to our Endowment Fund

FarmFolk CityFolk's Endowment Fund allows you to create a lasting legacy of your foresight and generosity to FarmFolk/CityFolk. The donation you make, whether during your lifetime or afterwards through a deferred arrangement such as a bequest, will be invested in perpetuity and will generate income for FarmFolk's work towards a sustainable food system. Vancity provides matching interest for funds of up to $15,000 for Named Funds. This allows you to double the impact of your donations. If you are interested in making a donation to our Endowment Fund, please contact us at 604-730-0450 (or email info@ffcf.bc.ca) or call toll-free from anywhere in BC 1-888-730-0452 and we will send you the appropriate forms. Tax receipts are issued for donations to FarmFolk CityFolk's Endowment Fund.

Volunteers

FarmFolk CityFolk operates with a small staff and a wonderful pool of volunteers. Because we have limited staff resources to coordinate volunteers, we generally require a minimum of a 3 to 6 month commitment from potential volunteers. We also welcome long-term volunteers who are interested in becoming part of one of our Volunteer Teams. Below is a list of current volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in applying for any of them, please complete our Volunteer Application (pdf) and email, fax or mail it back to us. If you are interested in volunteering for Feast of Fields (our annual fundraising events) please visit our Feast of Fields website and contact the appropriate coordinator.

Join our Events Team! Help us set up, staff the welcome table, serve food, be bartender, help with security, clean up - there's lots to do! Give us a call and help make our events a success!

Other Short-term volunteer opportunities:

Mail-outs
The famous envelope stuffing routine! Help us get our newsletter out to our members.

Long-term volunteer opportunities:

Media Editorial Team
Our editorial team works with FarmFolk CityFolk’s Michael Marrapese (Communications & Technology) and our editor Joyce Cameron to develop themes for our seasonal seasonal FarmFolk CityFolk magazine, solicit, research and write articles and ensure they are completed and received on time. The team is also responsible for developing ongoing content and ideas for future editions. Minimum commitment: 1 year. (Note: we produce 4 magazines per year.)

EXTERNAL OUTDOOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

If you are looking for a more outdoor volunteer experience, please check out these great organizations:
Your Local Farmers' Market Society
Fruit Tree Project
Richmond Fruit Tree Sharing Project
UBC Farm
Edible Garden Project
Earthwise Farm (Delta)
Southlands Farm (Vancouver)
The World in a Garden