Volunteer with Tapestry Farms
Tapestry Farms volunteers are people of grace, humility, persistence, and integrity. We look forward to talking more about being a neighbor with refugees in the Quad Cities.
Donate Your Time
Give a ride to English class (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Give a ride to English class (Mondays & Wednesdays)
Give a ride to four refugee women’s place of employment: Stone’s Apple Barn (M, T, F, S through November)
Provide child care during English class (Tuesdays & Thursdays) and during legal appointments (ongoing)
Gather a group to complete a short-term gardening project
Help with CSA distribution (2nd Tuesday of the month / noon–6 / July–November)
Offer friendship to a refugee family
Shop QC Farmers’ Market each Saturday beginning in May
Please email leslie@tapestryfarms.org with questions. Sign up to volunteer in the form below.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No green thumb necessary! In fact, though we rely heavily on volunteers during the growing season, there is A LOT more to do all year-round! We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and skill levels. Some roles will require training or a background check, but most opportunities just require a willingness to help.
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That’s up to you! We have both one-time and ongoing volunteer opportunities. Some roles, like transportation, work best with a regular commitment, while others, like gardening or event support, are more flexible. We’ll work with you to find something that fits your schedule.
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While the families we work with are learning English, communication is possible with a little creativity and patience. We rely on Google Translate, simple phrases, gestures, and smiles to bridge the language gap. Much is understood through patience and kindness.
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The best way to start is by reaching out! Fill out our volunteer interest form, and we’ll be in touch to talk about your interests and get you involved.
Your can help ensure refugees—forced to flee their homes because of violence and persecution—will have the support needed to build a beautiful life.
Tapestry Farms is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Our address is 121 W. 12th Street, Davenport, IA 52803.
