Help Build Safe, Sustainable, Inclusive Spaces in Rural Georgia

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.