Berry Good Farms, a vocational training program of North Florida School of Special Education, is seeking volunteers to support daily farm and garden operations, working under the guidance of Berry Good Farms staff while students are off for the summer!
Volunteer tasks may include:
- Planting & pruning - cut flowers, vegetables, and fruit trees
- Aquaculture and hydroponic plant care
- Garden bed preparation
- General grounds maintenance
- Bee care
Attire:
- Closed-toe shoes
- School-appropriate clothing (shorts must be finger-tip length, no crop tops, no explicit langiage on clothing)
- Water
- Hat recommended
Parking & Arrival: Parking is available in NFSSE's school lots or along Mill Creek Rd. Arrive at the Lower School Front Office (largest building to the left of campus, closest to the barn)
Court-mandated Community Service:
Individuals seeking to complete court-mandated community service hours at North Florida School of Special Education (NFSSE) must receive approval before beginning any volunteer service. Due to the nature of our organization and our commitment to the safety of our students, we are unable to accept individuals with convictions involving violent crimes or crimes against children. Please note that volunteer opportunities for court-mandated service are limited and will not involve direct interaction with students. Available assignments are based on organizational needs and supervision requirements. Court-mandated volunteers must disclose the nature of the offense resulting in community service requirements and provide any court documentation related to the service requirements. Acceptance is at the sole discretion of NFSSE and is subject to organizational needs, safety considerations, and volunteer placement availability. To determine eligibility and available opportunities, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Eden Resnik, at EResnik@northfloridaschool.org prior to scheduling service hours.
