sustain the purpose

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Get involved with our cause.

join our 
volunteers

There are so many ways to volunteer at Veggielution. Get your hands dirty in the fields, pack produce distributed in our farm boxes, or request a cultivated experience.

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  • Community members 16+ years of age are welcome to farm with us; no prior experience is needed. Our staff is happy to teach volunteers!

    Volunteer With Us→

  • Arrange and pack farm boxes for our onsite Farm Stand.

    Sign Up →

  • Want to bring your group to connect with each other and the farm? Whether it be your company, school, or community organization, our vibrant spaces are great for outdoor exploration and discovery to volunteer, tour the grounds, or host an event. 

    Looking for a curated experience? Our Team can plan an experience specific to your group and the season.

    Learn Together →

upcoming events

meet our full-time team

  • A smiling man with glasses and a beard wearing a green VeggieLution T-shirt standing outdoors with arms crossed at a park.

    Alejandro Acosta

    Farm Program Coordinator

  • A man with dark hair, a goatee, wearing a green T-shirt with white text, stands outdoors in front of a park or garden with trees, a small structure, and children in the background.

    Christian Barraza

    Food Business Coordinator

  • A woman with curly dark hair and a light skin tone, wearing a green t-shirt with a VeggieLution logo, stands outdoors in a park with trees, rocks, and a bridge in the background.

    Claudia Damiani

    Senior Program Director

  • Woman with long black hair smiling, standing outdoors in a garden with trees, a wooden structure, and a bridge in the background.

    Soitza Del Real

    Organizing Manager

  • A woman with brown hair in a bun, wearing a green T-shirt and a name tag, standing with arms crossed in an outdoor park setting during daytime.

    Shawn Gerth

    Executive Director

  • A smiling man in a green shirt and black cap standing outdoors in a park or playground with trees, a bridge, and playground equipment in the background.

    Luis Hernandez

    Senior Farmer

  • Silvia Martinez

    Food Business Coordinator

  • Mari Millares

    Managing Director

  • Siury Pulgar

    Environmental Education Coordinator

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family

Veggielution is committed to being a multicultural organization that embraces shared leadership and remains passionate in achieving social justice.

CAREER OPENINGS

  • This role will be a vital link between organizational strategy and day-to-day operations. You will oversee Veggielution’s Environmental Education, Farm Education, and Food Business programs, ensuring high-quality implementation for East San José residents.

    Apply Here →

  • Reporting to the Business Operations Manager, this role ensures smooth internal processes and efficient workflows across the organization. You will be the "hub" of daily execution, supporting everything from finance and HR to facility maintenance and IT setup.

    Apply Here →

Veggielution is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, disability or veteran status.

meet our board of directors

  • A woman with dark hair and a white shirt with orange curved lines, smiling and standing outdoors next to a colorful mural and trees in the background.

    Brittany Alvarez

    Treasurer
    Executive Director
    Latino Education Advancement Foundation

  • A smiling man with short brown hair and a beard, wearing a light purple collared shirt, outdoors.

    Ray Bramson

    Board Chair
    Chief Operating Officer
    Destination: Home

  • A smiling woman with short black hair, glasses, and light skin, wearing a sleeveless maroon top and a gold necklace.

    Annie Chang

    Board Secretary
    Medical Site Director
    Valley Homeless Healthcare Program

  • A woman with long black hair smiling outdoors, with green trees in the background.

    Susan Chen

    Assistant Professor
    San José State University

  • A woman with curly hair sitting on the floor with her arm resting on her knee, smiling, in front of stacked burlap sacks.

    Mariana Faerron

    Chief Executive Officer
    Tico Coffee Roasters

  • A man with glasses and a beard reclining in a metal outdoor chair, smiling, with a wooden fence in the background.

    Mark Medeiros

    Director of Community Engagement
    Peninsula Open Space Trust

  • Professional headshot of a smiling man wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and light-colored tie, with a neutral background.

    Vijay Sammeta

    Chief Executive Officer
    Civic Foundry, LLC

  • A woman standing outdoors in front of a rustic wooden building with tall grass and plants around her.

    Amanda Soliván

    Social Science Teacher
    & Instructional Coach

  • Smiling young woman with long wavy hair, wearing a denim jacket and black top, sitting outdoors at a cafe during sunset.

    Mattie Zazueta

    Global Affairs
    OpenAI

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