Volunteerism builds stronger communities by strengthening trust, fellowship and reciprocity among citizens.

ARAS’ mandated objective: to encourage improvement in agriculture and enhanced quality of life for persons living in the community by developing educational programs, events, services and facilities based on needs of the community.

Contribute your talents and let’s work together to develop our community

Submit a Volunteer Inquiry form and ARAS’ Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch!

Volunteer inquiry
 

Become a Board Member

All levels of experience (even no experience) are welcome! All you need is to be an ARAS member and a passion to make a difference in your community! This is a great opportunity to contribute your skills and talents, as well as learn more about leadership and board governance. Indicate your interest in a board position on your Volunteer Inquiry form.

qualify for our scholarship

Be part of something fun, and use those volunteer hours to fulful the requirement for ARAS’ $1000 scholarship (deadline Oct 21, 2026)!

As of summer 2026, ARAS is seeking

  • Community Growing Patch (CGP) Volunteers

    • Responsibilities include weeding, watering & harvest

    • Commitment - flexible daily tasks spring through fall

  • Farmer's Market ARAS Booth Volunteers

    • Responsibilities include booth set up & take down, sell CGP produce, promote ARAS 

    • Commitment - Tuesdays 4-8pm, June 2 to Sep 29

  • Community Growing Patch Crop Captains

    • Responsibilities include oversight of specific crops at the CGP

    • Commitment - flexible tasks spring through fall

  • Lil Wigglers Lead

    • Attend Tuesdays 11am-1pm “baby & me” program in a hosting capacity

  • One Day Special Events 

    • Open Farm Days Aug 16, 2026 (various positions)

    • Parade June 20, 2026  (various positions)

  • Photographer for programs & special events

  • Upkeep of flower beds at Memorial Hall through the summer