Opportunities
If you’re looking to get involved with Urban Roots London, there are opportunities for every skill and ability. Our community and their support are the reason we’re able to continue our mission to revitalize underused land and distribute fresh produce through our model of thirds.
Volunteering
A big part of what makes Urban Roots London work is the many generous volunteers who give their spare time. Volunteers can get involved in several ways, including:
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Board of Directors
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Committee Members (Committees include Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Finance, and Human Resources)
- Special Events Volunteers
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On-Farm Volunteers (For information about on-farm volunteering, visit our Volunteer page)
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Employment
Urban Roots London employs several full-time staff, including a Director of Farm Operations, Director of Organizational Development, Outreach Coordinator, and Farm Team Lead. We also hire seasonal positions each spring to help support our peak growing season. Urban Roots London values a dedicated team that is committed to our goal of producing a bountiful harvest of high-quality, diverse and culturally sensitive fruits, vegetables, and herbs for our community and in support of the local food system. Each role is important and helps us meet our mission. Urban Roots is proud to be a Living Wage Employer. Seasonal roles include
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Urban Farm Labourers
- Market Coordinator
- Communications Coordinator
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Current Opportunities
Urban Roots London is currently recruiting three committed community members to serve on an inclusive and supportive Board as we continue our transition from a working board towards a policy-governance board. Board posting & Board application
Thank you for your interest. Urban Roots London has no employment opportunities at this time. Please check back again.
If you have any questions, please email admin@urbanrootslondon.ca
If you are interested in volunteering, reach out at volunteer@urbanrootslondon.ca.
Growing Fresh, Healthy, Connected Communities
We deeply appreciate your support in helping us make Urban Roots a permanent fixture in our city!