Volunteer Opportunities

Come Grow with Us

Discover Purpose & Belonging

Discover purpose, belonging, and the joy of giving back at Homesteads for Hope. Our inclusive community farm fosters growth and empowerment for individuals with and without disabilities through the transformative experience of learning in nature’s classroom.

Whether you're looking to volunteer as a corporate group, immerse yourself in nature, or work alongside the farm crew for a rewarding morning outdoors, there's something here for everyone.

Join us and be a part of something truly meaningful as we continue to cultivate inclusion!

Which experience suits you best?

  • Corporate Volunteers and School Volunteering opportunities in Rochester NY, offering new DEI training experience with inclusion

    Public Volunteering

    Are you seeking meaningful ways to give back to a local community? Do you enjoy gardening or farming and the outdoors? Partner with us and spend a morning planting, harvesting, and working alongside our dedicated Apprentices.

    Gain insight to the therapeutic benefits of farming and the rewarding experience of working in nature’s classroom.

    Our public volunteer hours are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am-12pm. Click the button below to sign up!

    Currently the SEASON IS CLOSED for Volunteering at the farm, check back soon for an update on when we will reoprn for the 2026 season.

    Sign up today!
  • Corporate Volunteers and School Volunteering opportunities in Rochester NY, offering new DEI training experience with inclusion

    Corporate Volunteering

    Join us for refreshments and a tour of the farm followed by a rewarding morning of working outside! You and your team of 6-8 people will assist us with a personalized project to help with day to day activities on the farm.

    We also have the opportunity for you and your team to join programs for the morning! With our “Adopt a Volunteer” program, you’ll each individually be paired up with an Apprentice and follow them around for the morning! After your session, we encourage you to stay on property and take in the scenery.

    Our corporate volunteer hours are scheduled Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am-12pm. We have a suggested sliding scale donation for our corporate volunteer groups.

    Currently the SEASON IS CLOSED for Volunteering at the farm, check back soon for an update on when we will reopen for the 2026 season.

    Inquire about opportunity
17.png
18.png
20.png
3.jpg
306920018_361088476185804_961180717666262756_n.jpg
308794754_637404731431819_7735993492384035920_n.jpg
312015709_1167094227560115_7195383285943143902_n.jpg
117105273_1515186901995398_6362166541659710682_n.jpg
119601382_1557177087796379_7192420794075141_n.jpg
305668010_840589956963945_6699663724710514844_n.jpg
359486578_271329135597010_5399191508437880881_n.jpg
422307187_948067050364155_2756126864819140454_n.jpg
430266429_1077312830210793_1969327379275979807_n.jpg
DSC_9619.jpg
hands.jpg
DSC_4073.jpg
DSC_4074.jpg
DSC_4087.jpg

  • "First time coming and it was so nice!!! There was also live music too with tons of seating. I would come again next year to pick more flowers!"

    —Aleysha Dominguez

  • "Homesteads for Hope is a great organization. The farm sells locally grown food."

    —David Larter

  • "Homesteads for Hope had me from my first visit! There is so much to be part of and to take part in yet the pace is casual and non-pressured. Truly a place for everyone, Homesteads for Hope is a little slice of heaven right around the corner. Visit once ...you'll be back!"

    —Jeannine DeRoo

  • "The property is beautiful and the staff are the best! I love visiting the cafe’ as well. There are always special treats for me to purchase, including beautiful fresh picked flowers. The Thursday night events are a great place for the whole family to relax and enjoy the property."

    —Jane Moore

  • "Nice stop while biking the Erie Canal Trail with food and music for good causes."

    —Scot Egg

  • "Homesteads for Hope is that special vibe and the summer event spot to hang. IYKYK. Check out the website."em

    —Rhonda SanFilipo

  • "Always a joy to visit, speak with the staff, and even volunteer in the fields. You can't help but walk away with a smile on your face."

    —James Shaw

  • "Adorable, peaceful place for a county style summer evening, complete with a great duo, singing live with a guitar! Name families were enjoying a piece of normal. Very nice food truck, ice creams, and benches next to canal - can't be better!"

    —Mohri Hime

  • "What a great place to go for fresh garden food. A place where the workers are very friendly , and plant and grow the fresh produce themselves . A quiet , nice place in the back with a pond and picnic tables around. Events for people to choose from to attend. Love it there."

    —Cheryl Arnold

  • "Wonderful farming community that assists disabled/challenged adults learn job skills. Has a little store that sells the vegetables they farm and crafts created by the students. A great organization to put your support behind."

    —Linda Short

  • "A beautiful spot adding beauty to the world"

    —Kevin Markman

  • "What an amazing place for people of all abilities! It is so heartwarming to see people thrive in such an welcoming learning environment."

    —Jacqueline Yates

  • "A terrific organization with a very clear mission - and passionate, dedicated staff who are working tirelessly to develop programs and services that center on fostering independence, specialized skills development, and socialization opportunities for folks with developmental disabilities. Beyond this essential aim, there are opportunities abound to explore a working farm, with recreational and other special events throughout the year. As a musical performer for their Harvest BBQs and Fundraising Gala, I have enjoyed not only the beauty of this location, but surely the spirit and sense of community evident with those participating in the activities. Kudos to Jenny and the team at H4H!"

    —Adam Whiting