Community action: because we learn & build better when we’re together.

Absolutely. You don’t need a background in construction or art to be part of a build. Sharing skills and learning by doing is exactly what we’re here for. We believe that building is something anyone can learn when the environment is welcoming and the tools are shared with care.

Volunteers of all skill levels work side-by-side on everything from framing to finishing. You’ll be guided through what you need to know, and no one is expected to show up already knowing how to run a saw or read a blueprint. If you’re ready to listen, learn, and try something new, there is a place for you on site.

We don’t gatekeep knowledge. We’re building it together.

Most of our builds are made possible through in-kind donations of raw materials (lumber, hardware, fabric, etc.) from local companies who believe in what we’re doing. We take those donated supplies and, with the help of volunteers, turn them into public structures built for community use.

We don’t sell anything we build, and we don’t profit off the work. When possible, we reuse materials across multiple installations to extend their life and reduce waste. When the materials have been worked down to sizes too small to use in our large installations, we donate them to other local nonprofits for skill building classes.

Additional costs like transportation, tools, and feeding our volunteers are covered through small donations from individuals.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, every donation made is tax deductible.

Each and every build is a collective effort. What we don’t pay for in dollars, we make up for in labor, time, and care.

Most of the time, yes. But it depends on the site. We build on farmland, at festivals, and in other shared spaces. The level of public access is determined by our host partner. Some farms open their gates freely, others have limited hours, and a few events require tickets for entry. Our volunteers receive free entry to any ticketed event they contribute to.

As an organization, we’re intentional about where we build. We only take on one ticketed-entry festival per year so that we can keep the majority of our work visible and usable without a paywall. We prioritize sites that offer open access, especially those that welcome visitors without charging for admission, parking, or participation.

Many of our installations are temporary and are part of seasonal festivals or public events. We’ll always note on our website and social media when and where the public can interact with each build and if there are any financial barriers to view it.

The best way to stay in the loop is to send us a quick note through our contact form. Once we have your name and email, we’ll add you to our Volunteer Alert list. That’s where we send out short, clear emails any time a new build is on the horizon.

We know people are juggling a lot, so we aim to give at least 3 weeks’ notice before any hands-on work starts. Each alert includes dates, location, what kind of help we need (woodworking, textiles, etc.), and what you can expect on site.

We don’t send fluff or newsletters; just direct invites to pitch in, when the timing is right for you.

For safety and liability reasons, our volunteer crews are made up of adults only. Our builds involve working with bladed power tools, climbing ladders, lifting materials, and navigating active construction environments. These are not spaces that can safely or responsibly include children or teens, even in support roles.

We know many young people are eager to get involved—and we love that. While our on-site builds are limited to adults, we’re working toward offering occasional youth-friendly workshops or demo days in more controlled settings. When those happen, we’ll announce them through our Volunteer Alerts (sign up to receive them here) and social media.

In the meantime, we encourage families to visit our finished installations during public open hours and explore the spaces we build together.

If you run a festival, operate a farm, or manage a public-facing property in the Pacific Northwest, we’d love to hear from you. Most of our projects start with a short message from someone who sees the potential for something more on their land: a shaded seating area, a gathering space, a structure that turns a seasonal event into something memorable.

To start the conversation, send us a note through our contact form. Let us know what kind of event or space you steward and when your season takes place. From there, we’ll follow up to see if the timing, location, and vision are a good fit.

We’re especially interested in working with sites that prioritize public access, hands-on learning, and long-term community benefit. If that sounds like you, we’d be glad to put our heads together and build something useful, intentional, and beautifully made.