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2023 Field Workshare Registration

Our Workshare Volunteers help fulfill our mission of connecting people to the land to build community and inspire lifelong stewardship. Land’s Sake Farm relies on support from the surrounding communities in many ways, and volunteers are a vital piece of how we get the job done.

Please review the content below.  Enter all required fields and hit "Submit" to complete your registration as a 2023 Land's Sake workshare volunteer.

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CSA Field Workshare Position Description
  • Work hours are 8 am -12 pm, one day a week (slots are Mondays, Tuedsays, Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays), for 20 weeks (weeks 6/6-10/28)
  • CSA Field Workshares work directly with our farmers to harvest and wash produce for the CSA. Tasks include harvesting in various fields, moving heavy bins, rinsing and weighing produce, and packing CSA shares into bags.  If time permits, workshares may perform other farm work.
  • CSA Field Workshares must be capable of lifting up to 30 pounds and working in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rainy, etc.)  A quick pace and an eye for quality control are necessary to ensure that our vegetables are ready to distribute on the same day.
Workshare Policies

All Workshare Volunteers are subject to the following policies: 

  • Workshare Volunteering begins early June and continues through to the end of October, to fit the 21-week schedule of the CSA and farm season. Arrangements may be made in advance with the farm team to adjust your individual schedule, but we ask to keep continuity throughout the season.
  • Similarly, if you are ill, injured, or have an emergency that will cause you to miss your shift, please contact your workshare supervisor as soon as possible via email or phone. 
  • Workshare Volunteers are expected to arrive and end their shifts on time. Multiple absences or lateness may result in being asked to leave the program. 

●  Farm work can be physically strenuous and workers may be subject to sudden weather changes. We recommend dressing in layers with long sleeves and pants, wearing closed toed shoes, and bringing a hat. We also recommend bringing sunscreen, plenty of water, snacks if desired, rain gear if needed, and gloves if preferred.

Workshare Volunteer Agreement

By reading and indicating below, I understand that I am a volunteer, not an employee of Land’s Sake. As a benefit of my volunteer work at Land’s Sake, I am entitled to the pre-determined and agreed upon receipt of compensation by vegetables, flowers, or other. I understand that while volunteering for Land’s Sake there are inherent risks, including but not limited to: exposure to the elements, biological irritants (i.e. poison ivy), insects, fatigue, sore muscles, moving vehicles, and heavy objects. Land's Sake makes a reasonable effort to manage these risks and emphasize safe habits and behaviors at the farm. I understand and accept these risks and will hold Land’s Sake, Inc. and the Town of Weston harmless for any and all injuries suffered in the course of activities at the farm.

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Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability

I hereby agree to this Release and Waiver of Liability (“Release”) in favor of Land’s Sake, Inc., a non-profit Massachusetts corporation, its officers, directors, employees, agents and other volunteers (“Land’s Sake”). I agree to the following: - I desire to work as a volunteer for Land’s Sake and engage in related activities, which may include physical labor (the “Activities”). - I have no health related issues which may impair my ability to volunteer. - I hereby freely, voluntarily, and without duress execute this release. Release and Waiver. I hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless Land’s Sake 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 the Activities, whether or not caused by any negligence of Land’s Sake or its officers, directors, employees, agents, or otherwise. I also understand that Land’s Sake does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide financial assistance or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability insurance in the event of injury or illness. I expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted under Massachusetts law, and that this Release shall be governed by Massachusetts law. I also agree that if any provision of this Release is determined by any court or other competent authority to be invalid, the other provisions of this Release will continue in effect. Assumption of Risk. I understand that the Activities may include work that may be hazardous to me. I hereby expressly and specifically assume the risk of injury or harm in the Activities and release Land’s Sake and its successors and assigns from all liability for injury, illness, death, or property damage resulting from the Activities.

Photographic Release. I hereby grant and convey unto Land’s Sake all rights, title, and interest in any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings made by Land’s Sake during the Activities.

Covid-19 Policy. I understand the risks of Covid-19 and will abide by the State of Massachusetts and CDC regulations, as well as those put forth by the state of MA and Land's Sake Farm. I agree to not hold Land's Sake Farm liable for possible contraction of Covid-19, and I will take health precautions to help avoid the spread, social distance & mask wearing when possible. I will notify staff/management of any possible contact and give notice of illness if unable to fulfill shift commitment.

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