Learn. Teach. Share. Grow. Connect.
Volunteering with Deep Roots Project isn’t just about lending a hand. It’s about growing something bigger—your knowledge, your skills, and a healthier future for all. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, there’s a place for you in our vibrant network of change makers.
Why Volunteer?
Learn & Grow: Discover innovative organic gardening techniques while working hands-on in our gardens.
Make an Impact: Your efforts help bring fresh, healthy food to local families and strengthen our community.
Teach & Inspire: Share what you know and help others start their own food gardens.
Connect & Have Fun: Meet like-minded people, build friendships, and be part of something meaningful!
Get your own dedicated area to garden: You can request your own raised bed area and grow your own vegetables!
Gardening supplies: Receive free compost and worm castings in exchange for volunteer work.
Ways to Get Involved
Get your hands in the soil – Help plant seeds and seedlings while learning our regenerative gardening method.
Help set up irrigation systems – Learn about efficient water management for thriving gardens.
Be a DRP ambassador – Talk to visitors at local events like the Oak Park Farmers Market, EcoExtravaganza, and Day in Our Village.
Grow our social media presence – Help spread the word online and engage with our gardening community.
Share our members' stories – Interview and collect experiences from fellow gardeners.
Capture the magic – Take photos and videos of DRP gardens to showcase our impact.
Assist with workshop planning – Help organize educational events that empower local growers.
Find & share resources – Curate articles, photos, and videos for our website.
Support garden-sharing networks – Help connect people in condos and apartments with available garden space.
Bring DRP to new spaces – Help us connect with schools, churches, and organizations eager to grow fresh food.
Bag worm castings in one cubic foot bags for our customers.
Help with our Website — help us update and add new content to our website.
We Make Growing Food Easy and Economical
We use an innovative regenerative growing method called “Transformational Gardening.” Our booming, vibrant community includes gardeners of all levels – beginners, intermediate, and advanced. Our team researches the latest science on organic growing methods. With our well researched organic growing methods, high-quality gardening products, custom-built raised beds, educational blog posts, and support from our coaches, everyone can be successful from their first season!
Ready to dig in?
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Phone: Contact the support team by phone or text at 708-655-5299.
Email: support@deep-roots-project.org
Website: https://deep-roots-project.org
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Get in touch and let’s grow together!
