Welcome Back Volunteers!
A Note from the MUSC Urban Farm
We want to thank everyone for their support during this unprecedented time. We have seen a tremendous outpouring of love and generosity from volunteers, partners, and community members wanting to help support the farm and efforts to support our healthcare community.
As an open space resource in an urban city we want to encourage our community to get out and enjoy nature. We are also a community garden situated on a hospital campus and therefore it is our first priority to support our Healthcare Team members by maintaining certain safety precautions. Please help us to navigate these dual missions by reading and following the updated protocols before signing up to volunteer or visit the farm.
Urban Farm COVID Protocol
The MUSC Urban Farm is committed to providing safe and interactive gardening experiences for people to learn how to eat for health. We strive to provide a free outdoor space to exercise, learn, and access healthy whole fruits and vegetables while maintaining the health and safety of our community. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have established a new model for visitors, volunteers, and programming.
Visitors
The MUSC Urban Farm is open to visitors from sunrise to sunset every day of the week.
Visitor Requirements
We ask that visitors maintain social distance of 6 feet apart from each other (exceptions include parent and children groups).
We ask that visitors wear a mask at all times in the farm.
Visitors are not able to come into the farm if they are experiencing any symptoms of COVID.
Visitors are encouraged to wash hands at hand washing stations on site.
Visitors are not allowed to harvest produce, handle tools, or enter the greenhouse.
Volunteers
Volunteers are considered: farm hands, apprentices, community member volunteers, MUSC student and staff volunteers, and volunteer groups (<10 people).
Volunteer Sessions
“Work and Learn” volunteer sessions are weekly volunteer opportunities for 1 to 3 hour slots, for all community members to participate in caring for the farm space and learning how to garden and eat for health. No prior experience is required.
Volunteer sessions are limited to 10 people per volunteer opportunity. Volunteers must reserve a volunteer spot through the Google Drive reservation system at least 24 hours prior to the volunteer event.
Weekly Work and Learn Volunteer Sessions:
Mondays 9 am to 12 pm
Tuesdays 3 pm to 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am to 12 pm
Thursday 3 pm to 6 pm
Saturday 9 am to 12 pm