Volunteering, Upcoming Events & Calendar

Franklin Farm is Fueled by Volunteers!


As a volunteer, you are a valued member of our community which enables Franklin Farm to accomplish great things. During the year, volunteers plan events, harvest vegetables, photograph, organize and do a variety of activities according to each volunteer's interest. 


Where do you shine?

Admin

We need volunteers to help with office work, such as grant writing, working on press releases, newsletters, and other administrative tasks. If getting your hands dirty on the farm isn’t your jam, or you aren’t local to us, that’s okay because we’d love support with the administrative side of things, including remote volunteering opportunities.


Fix-it Crew (aka Grounds Crew)

There are always maintenance and repair jobs to be done around the farm. If you are handy with tools, consider joining our “Fix-It Crew.” Jobs may include working on fencing, farm buildings, irrigation, and maintaining our tools.


Mowing

Mowing and weed whacking are important jobs on the farm. The mowing crew helps maintain around the historic homestead, pathways and keeps weeds from encroaching on the gardens.


Miscellaneous

Do you have a special skill to share with us? If you have an idea of how to help out that isn’t mentioned above, we’d love to hear from you. There are many ways to move our mission forward, and YOUR creativity and ideas are very welcome. Let’s talk!


Let us know where you would like to volunteer by emailing us.  A Franklin Farm Board of Director will contact you soon with a follow up.


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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Fundraising Committee Meeting

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

at Franklin Farm House

142 Abbott Run Valley Road

3:00 pm- 4:30 pm


We invite you to join us for an upcoming Fundraising Committee meeting focused on advancing a critical part of Franklin Farm’s mission: Focusing on the mission statement element of restoring the historic farm house, barn complex, stone walls, and fields, the goal of this meeting is to kickoff discussions regarding strategies for accelerating and generating major investments, donations, and grant funding. Folks with any current or previous experience, or a desire to help achieve this objective, are encouraged to participate!


For More Information & to let us know you are coming please email franklinfarm65@gmail.com

   HMFFP Association Meeting 2025

Tuesdays: April 8, June 10, August 12, October 14, December 9

Saturday,February 14, 2026

6:30- 8:00 pm

Public Safety Building, 1379 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864


Join us for our Association Meetings. Become a part of an amazing team that is working to restore, preserve, and protect the 18th- and 19th- centuries old Metcalf-Franklin Homestead and its agricultural heritage through charitable, educational, and community engagement-related activities. 


Attending meetings is a great way to learn about how you get involved!  All ages are welcome. No experience is necessary. 


*Do you have grant writing experience or preservation experience? We would love your help!  franklinfarm65@gmail.com

Community Garden 

Growing for the RI Community Food Bank & Local Food Pantries

JOIN US IN 2026!

Every Monday & Thursday 5:30 - 7:30 pm



Franklin  Farm Community Garden consists of volunteers like YOU!  We grow vegetables for the RI Community Food Bank and local food pantries.  Each week we offer Volunteer Nights. Volunteering  is a great way to get outdoors and make a difference for your neighbor experiencing food insecurity!


Volunteer Nights involve a host of different activity based to what the garden needs. From spot weeding and raking to picking and boxing vegetables, you'll become part of a team whose mission is to grow vegetables for the RI Community Food Bank and local food pantries. Please bring water & your own gloves.

No experience is necessary. 


All ages are welcome.  Volunteer as often as you can!         

* Volunteers seeking service hours, please bring all required paperwork


PARKING: Please use the BARN Driveway to park and check in at our Welcome Table. We have a water refill station, so please bring your own water bottle.


Bringing a group of more than 15?   Are you a community or scout group? Let us know you are coming, we are happy to provide an educational tour of the garden.


Let us help make a memorable experience   Contact franklinfarm65@gmail.com for more information.

Newsletter Stories Wanted

Share Your Stories, Adventures & Volunteer Time in! Click on link or scan the QR Code! 

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* Stories are due by the 1st Wednesday of Each Month


Congratulations To Lafayette Lodge Masons

2024 Silver Trowell Volunteer Award

for their Dedication and Support of the Community Garden for over 16 years!