Kensington Farm Center

GET INVOLVED

Volunteering

The Kensington Farm Learning Center offers a variety of opportunities to individuals 16 years of age and older who wish to donate their time and energy to help out the farm. Volunteers duties may include: maintaining flower beds, cleaning animal barns/pens, and assisting with programs/special events.

Benefits of Volunteering

The benefits of volunteering vary depending on the amount of time volunteered. Volunteers working less than 24 hours receive free entry into the park on the day(s) they are working. Volunteers working 24 hours or more receive an Annual Vehicle Entry Permit for the year that work is done and an annual appreciation lunch. Volunteers working 64 hours a year or more receive a Certificate of Appreciation and a Metroparks Annual Vehicle Entry Permit for the following year and a Metroparks volunteer polo shirt. Volunteers working 200 hours a year or more are eligible to attend the HCMA Recognition Dinner with a spouse or guest under the same guidelines as an employee. One volunteer (with a guest) will be selected from each park/parks unit to receive recognition as “Volunteer of the Year” and to attend the Recognition Dinner for free. They also receive a Metroparks volunteer jacket.

Procedures for Volunteering

Please contact Debbie Cavallaro, Supervising Interpreter

Making Donations

The farm accepts monetary donations and farm related items (implements, machinery, tools, livestock, animal care items, etc.). All donations may be declared as a public donation due to the Metroparks 501(C) 3 status.