Volunteering with LEAP is a fun and rewarding way to engage with the community. Volunteers help us strengthen community well-being, support our local economy, have a positive impact on the environment, and help everyone access fresh, nutritious food.

New volunteer opportunities are posted monthly in our community gardens, processing kitchen, farmers markets, food hub, and office. If you're new to volunteering with us, please register first, then explore opportunities and sign up for shifts!

LEAP has shifted its internship program to be year round and flexible. Depending on the interests of interns and the needs of our nonprofit during any given season, we will craft a schedule that works for all. These are unpaid internships. Interns need to be available for 6-12 hours per week and preferably for at least three months. (Don’t have that much time to commit? Sign up as a volunteer!) Find more information here. To apply, send a cover letter and resume the email address below or drop them off at:
The LEAP Hub, 1027 Patterson Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA 24016.

LEAP does not currently have any open positions. We will post them here as available. If you are interested in working for our nonprofit, reach out by emailing: info@leapforlocalfood.org.

Your business can sustain LEAP’s important work of helping area farms thrive, creating opportunities for food producers, connecting customers to nutritious food, and providing people with the fresh fruits and vegetables that are so often out of reach.

The Gathering Place in The LEAP Hub is available for community groups to meet. LEAP prioritizes groups who work in the West End and groups working in food access, food systems, nutrition, and local agriculture. Gatherings are limited to 17 people. Find more information here.
Questions? Email leap@leapforlocalfood.org.

LEAP is always looking for new ways to be involved with our community. Have an idea for connection not listed on this page? Click the button below to send an email. We welcome your thoughts and input.