142 Abbott Run Valley Road, Cumberland, Rhode Island
Volunteering, Upcoming Events & Calendar
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.
Scan Below To Fill Out Our Volunteer Interests Form
Community Garden Final Clean Up
Saturday, November 1, 2025
10 am - 1 pm
End of season final day clean up. The gardens are put to bed, but there are a few more tasks to be completed. Come lend a hand when you can, and head out when you must — every bit of help makes a difference! All ages welcome, no experience necessary.
Community Garden Lessons Learned Meeting
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
6:30 pm - 8 pm
At Franklin Farm (House)
Community Garden: Lessons Learned & 2026 Planning Meeting
Join us as we reflect on this year’s growing season — what worked, what we can improve, and how we can make next year even more successful! We’ll review garden highlights, discuss challenges, and start planning for the next season’s crops, volunteer schedule, and garden layout.
Deck the Farm with Holiday Joy
Saturday, November 22, 2025
1:00- 2:30 pm
Join us as we make the farm merry and bright!
Spend a fun afternoon helping hang lights and add festive touches around Franklin Farm. No sign up or experience needed—just bring your holiday spirit!
Please dress for the weather (the farm has a good north wind in the winter!) We’ll provide all the supplies—and of course, hot chocolate to keep you warm! ☕❄️
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!
* 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!
