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Are you passionate about sustainability, social justice, community empowerment, and building safe spaces for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities? If so, Paragon Cooperative welcomes you to join our volunteer team. Who We Are Paragon Cooperative is a rural, BIPOC & LGBTQ+ led farming and community development cooperative in Plains, Georgia. Our mission is to rehabilitate land, build equitable live-work-play spaces, and create sustainable pathways for underserved communities through farming, housing, green energy, and collective ownership. Why Volunteer with Us Volunteers help create real change by supporting: Land and housing rehabilitation Sustainable farming and agrivoltaic (solar + agriculture) projects Community infrastructure development Safe space creation for marginalized communities Environmental stewardship and rural empowerment What Volunteers Will Do Volunteers can contribute in multiple meaningful ways, no experience required. Opportunities include: Land, Farm & Sustainability Support Planting, gardening, land clearing, and general groundskeeping Assisting with sustainable agriculture and green-energy projects Helping prepare the land for community spaces and cooperative farms Community Building & Housing Support Supporting the setup and maintenance of community spaces Assisting with minor/major repairs, painting, cleaning, and organizing Helping prepare housing units and shared areas for cooperative members Transportation & Logistics Support (New Section Added) Helping transport items, supplies, tools, and equipment between supply partner locations and the project site Loading, unloading, and moving materials to support land work, repairs, or community projects Supporting maintenance needs by assisting with hauling trash, recyclables, construction materials, soil, plants, and donated goods Using personal vehicles (if able) to help transport small items or coordinate pickup of donated supplies Providing general on-site logistical support to ensure smooth project operations Administrative & Outreach Support Assisting with volunteer coordination, scheduling, or event planning Supporting community outreach, communications, and community engagement Helping promote sustainability, education programs, and cooperative initiatives Who Should Volunteer We welcome: Community advocates BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals & allies Sustainable-living supporters Students, retirees, families Anyone willing to help, learn, and contribute No farming or construction experience needed, just a willingness to serve.

Created: 2026-03-04