Opportunities From: PATH Volunteer Hub

Join The Piedmont Environmental Council and Clermont Farm Foundation on Earth Day - Wednesday, April 22! Volunteers will be needed for two shifts, one from 9am - 12pm and the other from 12:30pm to 3:30pm, to help conduct maintenance activities to support native trees and shrubs along Dog Run to enhance water quality and wildlife habitat as part of Plantings for the Piedmont! 

Volunteer activities include replanting dead trees, which involves scalping (removing grass with a hoe), digging holes, planting, and pounding wooden stakes. This year we are also looking for help completing maintenance tasks such as picking up trash, replacing bird nets, straightening tubes and stakes, and more. This is a family-friendly event, and volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is rain or shine. In the event of dangerous weather, we will reschedule the day’s planting. We will provide all of the necessary tools for planting, extra water, and snacks (no lunch will be provided - please pack your own if staying for both shifts). Volunteers are encouraged to wear boots or closed-toe shoes and clothing that they’re comfortable getting dirty. Please bring bottled water, sunscreen, and bug spray if needed. Terrain is mostly flat, with a short walk to the planting site. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your shift begins, as we will be conducting a brief training and walking to the site together!  

All participants must sign the Volunteer Waiver.

To continue your celebration of Earth Day, consider making a day of it! Volunteers are welcome to explore Clermont Farm's historic grounds.  In addition, the Shenandoah River is not more than three miles away, where Dog Run joins the waters that flow on to the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay.  Enjoy the riverside you are helping to protect while walking the trails at Cools Springs, a conservation area stewarded by Shenandoah University.  Other local attractions include Bear's Den Overlook, downtown Berryville, and Blandy Arboretum.

JoinThe Piedmont Environmental Council  for a volunteer tree planting in Hume on Thursday, April 9. Volunteers will be needed for one shift from 9:30am - 2pm with a lunch break included.  Together, we'll help plant 150 native trees and shrubs along a tributary to Thumb Run to enhance water quality and wildlife habitat as part of Plantings for the Piedmont!  

This riparian buffer planting is made possible by a collaborative partnership withFriends of the Rappahannock,John Marshall Soil & Water Conservation, and volunteers like you!

Volunteer activities include tree planting, which involves scalping (removing grass with a hoe), digging holes, planting, and pounding wooden stakes. Due to the technical nature of this planting, experienced tree-planters are needed.  We are not able to welcome children to this particular planting, but will be sure to have all-ages and experience levels welcome at other plantings to come. 

This event is rain or shine. In the event of dangerous weather, we will reschedule the day’s planting. We will provide all of the necessary tools for planting, extra water, and snacks.  Lunch will be provided.  Volunteers are encouraged to wear boots or closed-toe shoes and clothing that they’re comfortable getting dirty. Please bring bottled water, sunscreen, and bug spray if needed. The terrain is mostly flat, with a short walk to the planting site. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your shift begins, as we will be conducting a brief training and walking to the site together!

Parking Note: There is one-way, narrow driveway available to access the site.  Parking is limited, so please carpool as feasible. 

Volunteer Waiver- A waiver must be filled out prior to participation. 

***Please be aware that if you sign up for a time slot through SignupGenius, we are counting on you to attend and help us achieve our planting goals! We can’t do it without you, so please do let us know if you are no longer able to volunteer by deleting your sign up or contacting Lea Justice at ljustice@pecva.org ***

Thank you for your contribution to Plantings for the Piedmont!

Join us in getting your hands dirty for a good cause! The Piedmont Environmental Council’s Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows needs volunteers to help grow and harvest fresh produce for Clarke and Loudoun food pantries in our 2026 season. While you help your community you’ll learn more about the local food system and maybe even pick up a few tips on growing your own fruits and veggies.

Volunteer opportunities for 2026 will begin in late March/early April and continue throughout the growing season. We have multiple opportunities per week during the peak season (June-September) and offer one-two Saturday per month. Due to the food pantry’s availability to pick up produce, the majority of time slots are during the week. Volunteer opportunities are announced via email to all volunteers who have signed up.

Volunteering is great for team-building! We are happy to coordinate School Field Trips, Corporate, and Group (e.g. scouts, clubs, faith-based organizations) volunteer days for groups of fifteen or more. 

All ages are welcome to volunteer, minors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Learn more at pecva.org/farm

Ongoing Tasks (March-October):

Seed starting, planting, harvesting, and other fun farm tasks!

On-site training will be provided. Previous experience is welcome, but not required! Be prepared to work outside in variable weather conditions. Bring gardening gloves, snacks, water, sun protection, bug spray, and weather appropriate clothing. Long pants, hats,  and closed-toe shoes are encouraged. Volunteer waiver required, a link to the digital waiver will be shared in the volunteer welcome letter you will receive upon registration.