Needs From: Loudoun Cares

Join The Piedmont Environmental Council and Friends of the Rappahannock for a volunteer tree planting on Tuesday, October 28th, at The Ecovillage of Loudoun County in Lovettsville, VA.  Volunteers are needed for two shifts, morning and afternoon.  Together, we will plant approximately 220 native trees and shrubs to enhance the "common land" stewarded by this rural community just a few miles from the Potomac River. 

Volunteer activities include tree planting, which involves scalping (removing grass with a hoe), digging holes, planting, and pounding wooden stakes. If you sign up for an afternoon shift, an additional activity might include quality control checks of the planted areas, watering newly planted trees, or similar tasks.   We also need 1 photographer for each shift to document our success.

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 2025 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 2025 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 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 (April-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 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.

***We are currently scheduling for the 2025 season, be sure to sign up to get the latest details!***

Join us in getting your hands dirty for a good cause!

PEC’s Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows connects residents to Loudoun’s vital agricultural history while providing locally-grown fruits and vegetables for its food-insecure population today.

Since its inaugural season in 2019, the Community Farm has donated 100% of its produce to area food pantries, totaling over 180,000 pounds.

Corporate volunteering at the Community Farm is an excellent way for your team to strengthen internal partnerships while making a meaningful impact on the community.

Volunteers will work in groups, bonding with their coworkers over shared tasks on our beautiful farm. Our farm staff guides volunteers through the day’s tasks which often include planting and harvesting fruits and vegetables and caring for our orchard, berry patch and native plant gardens. 

We believe that taking team-building outside of the office and into nature creates opportunities for fresh perspectives and inspires individuals to make positive changes in their communities.

We hope our volunteers leave the farm feeling more connected to their environment, each other, and inspired to tell their friends and family about the impact they made at the Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows!