Calling all Spartans — alumni, students, families, and friends! You’re invited to get your hands dirty and your heart full by volunteering at Grow Benzie— a Rural Prosperity Incubator located in the heart of Benzie County with outreach and service to all of the Northwest Michigan region. Just like the Spartan spirit, we believe in bold community impact, meaningful connections, and making every effort count.

Our four-acre campus thrives from April to October with opportunities for you to dig in—literally—and help grow a more vibrant, resilient community. From beautifying our community garden to maintaining our edible trails, from tending hoop houses to prepping for community events, we’ve got plenty of ways to get involved.

Grow Benzie Volunteer Activities Include:

Community garden prep, weeding, planting, or harvesting
Edible trail & pollinator garden care
Hoop house maintenance
Light campus beautification projects
Event support and setup
Seasonal projects with our youth and garden guilds

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just want to help where needed, we welcome all skill levels and ages! We are especially open to folks who have a particular interest or skillset as we are often able to match special projects when we know about it in advance!

Timing & Commitment

We welcome volunteers year-round, but April–October is when the magic happens most on our campus. Sign up solo or bring your Spartan squad!

Scheduled volunteer work windows in 2025 are below, but we are happy to work with individuals or groups if another time frame works better for you throughout the year!

April: Tuesday 12 - 4pm, Wednesday 12 - 4pm

May: Tuesday 12 - 4pm Wednesday 4 - 7pm & Friday 10am - 2pm and Saturday, May 10th from 10am - 2pm

June - August: TBD, but will likely mirror our June schedule as well as Saturday, June 21st and Saturday, July 19th from 10am - 2pm

Our Location

Grow Benzie
5885 Frankfort Highway (M-115)
Benzonia, MI 49616
GrowBenzie.org

Why become a Spartan Volunteer with Grow Benzie?

Grow Benzie isn’t just a campus—it’s a community-powered hub that fosters community connection, rural prosperity, and entrepreneurship. When you lend a Spartan hand here, you’re directly helping initiatives that serve children, families, and nonprofits across Benzie County.

How to Get Started

Contact Jesse Brown, our Grow Benize Volunteer Specialist:
volunteer@growbenzie.org

231-882-9510
Learn more and sign up here:

https://www.growbenzie.org/volunteer

You can also learn more about our volunteer opportunities at the United Way of Northwest Michigan’s Volunteer Connection website here:

https://unitedwaynwmi.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=135398

Questions ?

Want to bring a group? Looking for a custom Spartan volunteer experience tied to a service-learning goal or specific guild (like bees, fiber, seeds, or youth)? Just ask—we love collaboration!

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