Gorman Heritage Farm

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Gorman Heritage Farm

EducationEnvironmentLife Skills
10052 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241
Phone (513) 563 - 6663
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Our mission

The mission of Gorman Heritage Farm is to educate about agriculture, nutrition, sustainability, and the environment.
Opportunities

Volunteers Needed

Please visit our website to learn about all the ways to volunteer and support Gorman Heritage Farm’s educational mission.

BECOME a VOLUNTEER
  • One-time
  • 12-15
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10), Families
  • Skills-based, Outdoor, Project-based
  • None, On-site
  • Evenings, Weekends

Row by Row TOGO Volunteers

We are in need of a couple of volunteers to help us on the night of our Row by Row TOGO Dinner. The event is August 22. If you have interest in helping please email bwalker@gormanfarm.org for more details.
  • One-time
  • Adults
  • Individuals, Families
  • In Person, Outdoor
  • Evenings

Trosset Wildflower Sanctuary Volunteer Needed

We are in need of help in our Trosset Wildflower Sanctuary on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 9am -11am. This work is sometimes messy and at times requires a good amount of muscle. It will also offer you a chance to learn more about native wildflowers from other knowledgeable volunteers.

We do ask that you bring your own gloves along with always keeping 6ft distance from other volunteers and staff while here on the Farm. Also, if you need to enter our Interpretative Center to use the bathroom, a mask is required. Please use our Staff bathroom located off of our kitchen. The public restrooms are closed.

Please email Beth if you are interested: bwalker@gormanfarm.org
  • One-time, Ongoing
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Other, Outdoor
  • Weekdays

Quilting Volunteers

Volunteer quilters gather in the Interpretive Center to work on their own fabric art and then work together for several months to create a gorgeous quilt to raffle off in the Fall. (Wednesday evenings, 5-7pm)
  • Weekly
  • Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10), Families
  • Indoor
  • None, On-site
  • Evenings

Volunteer Gardener

Help take care of our Front, Woodland and Rain Gardens from March until November. Enjoy the therapeutic quiet and work with your hands with other like-minded volunteers. We are always looking for garden volunteers and would appreciate the help anytime for our Market Garden, potato field, flower cutting garden and our many other gardens. (M-F 9am-5pm or Saturdays 9am-3pm)
  • Weekly
  • Teens, 21+, Adults, Child with Adult
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10), Groups (10+), Corporate Teams, Families
  • Outdoor
  • None
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Event Volunteer

We have several fundraisers through the year and are always looking for assistance with set-up, admissions, activities and clean-up. Join us to make these fun events a success!
  • One-time
  • Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10), Groups (10+), Corporate Teams, Families
  • Event support, Outdoor
  • On-site
  • Weekends

Front Desk Volunteer

Our front desk volunteers are our “Directors of First Impressions”! We are looking for a volunteer to help run the front desk. We are currently looking for help on some shifts during the week and several Saturday mornings (e.g. 3rd Saturday of the month). Help greet visitors, answer phones, enroll new members, collect fees, and sell items from the gift shop. Join a great team of volunteers in a beautiful setting. Come join the fun!
(2 shifts a day; 9am-1pm and 1-5pm)
  • Weekly, Monthly
  • Teens, 21+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Office work, Indoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Beekeeper Volunteer

Join our beekeepers who meet regularly to maintain the health of our hives. They love to share their knowledge with hardworking volunteers who want to learn about this interesting field and welcome beekeepers of all levels.
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • 21+, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Outdoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Farmyard Volunteer & Feeder

Care for our farm animals including sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, turkeys, rabbits, cows, some equine and our barncat. Assist with the general maintenance of our farmyard and the feeding and care of our sweet animals.
  • Adults
  • Physical, Indoor, Outdoor
  • On-site

Education Volunteers

Lead small groups of school children from station to station in the gardens and farmyard. Training is provided for these structures, highly organized field trips.
  • 21+, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10), Corporate Teams
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Harness Club

Our mule and mini horse teams serve the Greater Cincinnati community by offering carriage rides for the elderly, disabled persons and underprivileged children as well as participate in many community events and parades. Come join the fun by caring for them at the Farm or helping at events and parades.
  • One-time
  • Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10), Families
  • Physical, Outdoor
  • On-site
Items we need

Amazon Wish List Items and other needs

As a non-profit organization, we work on a limited budget and have to be very concerned about our expenses. You can help us keep expenses down by purchasing needed equipment and supplies. Many needed items are on our Amazon Wish List! In-kind donations are tax deductible. We appreciate your support!

The Farm also accepts:

  • Gift Cards to local stores for school and camp supplies
  • Tools in good condition
  • New Office Supplies including copy paper, rubber bands, paper clips, pens, pencils, etc
  • In-Kind Donations
  • Wishlist – Amazon, etc
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Welcome Back to Gorman Heritage Farm!

Welcome Back to Gorman Heritage Farm!
How you help

Volunteers are vital at Gorman Heritage Farm. We need your help, and in return will provide you with ways to find personal fulfillment, creative outlets and the opportunity to serve your community, all in a fun, healthy environment. Anyone can volunteer at Gorman Heritage Farm because there is something here for everyone! Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult while volunteering.
About us

Gorman Heritage Farm is a 122-acre working farm and outdoor education center, inviting visitors to explore and learn the history, methods, and values of a working family farm in a natural setting. We are located on Reading Road in Evendale, Ohio. The Farm is one-half mile south of Glendale-Milford Road.