Our volunteer programme is in development, and it will be in development for as long as we have new volunteers joining the team. We want our volunteer programme to be productive, fulfilling, and sustainable. Therefore everything we do is guided by our volunteer values.
We value community
We appreciate and encourage the contribution of volunteers, with their wide range of experience, for their ability to contextualise the work of the farm. They reflect the needs, interests, and resources of the wider community, locally and nationally, we are part of.
We value shared experience
Shallowford provides a platform for connection and collaboration, whilst our volunteers bring fresh skills and perspectives. Together, this creates a mutual opportunity—broadening the farm’s capacity and offering volunteers the chance to learn, grow, and develop as individuals.
We value diversity
We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences that each volunteer brings. By embracing difference we foster creativity, encourage inclusive thinking, and ensure the farm remains a space where everyone feels valued and able to contribute meaningfully.