Who We Are:

Urban Roots is farming to grow young minds and cultivate tomorrow’s leaders. Our farms are learning spaces where young people can nurture their leadership skills, all while supporting their community by providing fresh produce for their neighbors.

What is the Community Ambassadors Program?

Community Ambassadors is a program offered by Urban Roots aimed to bring community members of all ages to our farms to be a part of the work that we do. This program is a volunteer-based program rooted in reciprocity that gives you the opportunity to volunteer with us weekly. This program is all skill levels, whether you have a new found interest in gardening or have years of knowledge to offer, there’s a place out on the farm for you!

What can I expect as a Community Ambassador?

As a Community Ambassador you will have an opportunity to lend your hands and knowledge to the following tasks:

• Farmwork: Harvest, vegetable processing, field maintenance, etc

• Youth Programming: Support youth programming as an interviewer, facilitator of focus groups, etc

• Volunteer Days: Lead groups of volunteers on the farm

• Community Engagment: Be a part of community engagement opportunities off the farm such as tabling

• Event Support: Help make our events magical by supporting in set-up, check-in, etc

Community Ambassador Perks

Being a Community Ambassador comes with plenty of benefits! This includes:

• Access to our seed and tool library

• Free plant seedlings (when available)

• Opportunities to host groups on the farm for volunteer days

• Learnings from Urban Roots staff and fellow Community Ambassadors about regenerative farming

• Monthly skillshares and workshops

• Opportunities to work alongside youth in your community

• Celebration and appreciation days!

Where will I be volunteering?

Community Ambassadors will be tending to both the East Farm, 7651 Delwau Ln and South Farm, 4711 Winnebago Ln. Additional opportunities will be available off the farm, when available.

Community Ambassador Requirements:

No season is complete without the effort, excitement, passion, and magic that Community Ambassadors bring to Urban Roots! The work that we do at Urban Roots, whether it is working alongside our youth in programs or alongside the vegetables in the fields, asks a lot of us, because of this we have a number of requirements that we ask of Community Ambassadors. 

• We ask that Community Ambassadors commit to an entire season starting September 17th through January 29, 2026.  
  • Complete 4 hours a week 
    • Regular Community Ambassador shifts will be:
      • Wednesdays 8-12pm
      • Thursdays 8-12pm 
    • Note: Additional volunteer opportunities will be offered throughout the season, on and off the farm. These may be offered on different days and times of the week.
• As a Community Ambassador you are a part of the Urban Roots community, that means that we ask you to respect our community guidelines and standards

If you are unable to commit to regularly volunteering as a Community Ambassador, we encourage you to sign up for our individual volunteer opportunities that are offered throughout the season! 

Application Deadline: Monday, September 22nd @ 11:59pm

Please reach out to volunteer@urbanrootsatx.org, if you have any curiosities or questions.