Volunteering with OCVP

Join us! We are a diverse group of people who enjoy giving back, making friends, and learning more about gardening. Whether you’re a parent teaching your children about activism, an elder who wants to give, or a young adult making a positive change on a grass roots level, OCVP welcomes you with a smile.

Find information about our monthly volunteer opportunities on our community Facebook page or Instagram page.

Events

  • Cultivate The Community

    Join the team at the 10th Street Community Garden every second Saturday of the month. Group volunteer opportunities avaiable.

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  • The People's Free Food Program

    Join the Community Coalition as we distribute fresh produce at multiple sites around Dallas every 4th Saturday of the month.

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  • OCVP Operations Volunteer

    Contribute your professional skills to OCVP’s operations team.

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Community Gardens

  • 10th Street Community Garden

    Community Garden Maintenance

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  • The Wild Detectives

    Community Garden Maintenance

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  • Prosperity Park

    Community Garden Maintenance

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Volunteer Policy

 

  • The Oak Cliff Veggie Project, Inc. does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin (ancestry), religion, creed, disability, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients (recipients), volunteers, subcontractors and vendors.

    The Oak Cliff Veggie Project, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin (ancestry), religion, creed, disability, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

  • I hereby give my permission and consent, now and for all time, to organizers to make, reproduce, edit, broadcast or rebroadcast any video film, footage, sound track recordings and photo reproductions of me and/or my narrative account of my volunteer experience for publication, display, or exhibition thereof in promotions, advertising and legitimate business uses without any compensation to, and/or claim, by me.

    Furthermore, I agree to allow The Oak Cliff Veggie Project to use images, videos and audio of me only as described above.

  • Volunteering my time and services for The Oak Cliff Veggie Project I hereby acknowledge that said organization is doing everything they can to protect the public as well myself as a volunteer. To this extent, I, release and forever discharge and hold harmless The Oak Cliff Veggie Project and its successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from my activities as a participant with The Oak Cliff Veggie Project, including claims arising out of negligence. We understand and acknowledge that this release discharges The Oak Cliff Veggie Project from any liability or claim that we may have against The Oak Cliff Veggie Project with respect to bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from my involvement in The Oak Cliff Veggie Project’s activities. I also understand that the activities provided by The Oak Cliff Veggie Project and which I am involved in may include activities that are inherently dangerous. I hereby expressly assume the risk of injury or harm of the Participant from these activities and release The Oak Cliff Veggie Project from all liability for injury, illness, death, or property damage resulting from these activities.

    Furthermore, I agree to follow Center of Disease Control (CDC) and local health district guidelines and The Oak Cliff Veggie Project policies and procedures for social distancing to reduce the spread of Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19. This will require me to maintain six (6) feet of distance between myself, fellow volunteers, and patrons of the organization as much as possible. This procedure will be required for visitor-to-visitor contact as well to limit exposure.

    I agree to utilize surgical masks or improvised masks such as scarves, bandanas, and handkerchiefs to reduce the risk of exposure to myself and others. I agree to wash or sanitize my hands after using the restroom, sneezing, and coughing, and before eating or preparing meals or sundries for distribution, and will properly wear and utilize sterile gloves.

    I understand that there is no direct medical health coverage afforded to me during my relationship with The Oak Cliff Veggie Project. Oak Cliff Veggie Project is NOT responsible for any potential exposure to Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, which is not a direct result of negligence on the part of their volunteers or the organization. Unless specifically stated in writing, I understand that there is no State or local insurance provided to me.

    By acknowledgement in the affirmative below, I agree to the statements written in the policy above.