MIDDLEBOROUGH SERVICE FIELD GUIDE
Volunteer at Soule Homestead: Hands-on Farm Stewardship and Community Service in Middleborough
Join Soule Homestead Education Center as a volunteer to support events, animal care, maintenance, and youth leadership while gaining practical skills and helping the local community.
Volunteer at Soule Homestead: Hands-on Farm Stewardship and Community Service in Middleborough.
Soule Homestead sits at the center of a lively community effort in Middleborough: volunteers staff events, tend animals and gardens, maintain fences and tools, and help run educational programs that connect children and teens to farm life. Whether you sign up for a single shift or join a committee, your time translates directly into the farm’s daily operations and public programming.
Highlights
Volunteer Highlights
Hands-on farm and barn duties
Volunteers feed animals, clean stalls and sweep the barn, maintain wheelbarrows and tools, and help with garden and fence upkeep—practical tasks that keep the homestead running.
Event support and outreach
The homestead depends on volunteers for event roles—parking, visitor welcome, food booths, posting fliers, and staffing the Summer Concert Series—plus committee work for fundraising and special events.
Teen volunteers and training
Teens 12 and older are encouraged to participate across nearly all roles, gaining leadership and teamwork skills; training is provided for many positions and the farm prioritizes safe, supervised learning.
What the day feels like
What volunteering at Soule Homestead feels like
Expect structured but flexible shifts: you’ll be slotted into roles based on current needs—one day you might repair fence and the next help teach a children’s program or staff a food booth. The rhythm is practical and collaborative, with clear tasks and on-site guidance so volunteers of varying experience can contribute meaningfully.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this volunteer program suits—and who should consider other options.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
If asked to undergo a background check for core volunteer duties, bring your state ID and be prepared to fill out a form; minors dropped off must have emergency-contact information on file.
Volunteer times are organized into shifts; the operator will contact you with specific shift times as events approach.
Training will be provided for committee roles and for many volunteer tasks; committee opportunities include Volunteer, Fundraising, Farm Operations, Special Events, and Harvest Fair.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How do I sign up to volunteer?
Complete the volunteer form provided by Soule Homestead; follow-up communication will include shift information and any next steps.
Can teenagers volunteer?
Yes—volunteers over the age of 12 may perform virtually all listed jobs except parking; teens are encouraged and supervision/training is provided.
Are background checks required?
Background checks (CORI/SORI) are conducted for core volunteers, residents, staff, and anyone who spends extended time on the farm at the operator’s discretion; if requested you will need to bring a state ID and complete a form.
Can volunteering count toward school graduation hours?
Yes—if you need volunteer hours for graduation, use the volunteer form and you will be sent a follow-up link to document those hours.
What paperwork is required for minors?
Any person under 18 who is dropped off must have emergency contact forms on file; volunteers under age 12 may participate during the school year only with an adult present.
Who do I contact with questions?
For volunteering questions email [email protected]; for background-check questions contact [email protected].
Will volunteers be trained?
Training will be provided if needed for many roles, including committee positions and program delivery.