Get Involved

Volunteers are the life-blood of ECHO.

The ECHO Volunteer Team exists to collaborate with staff members and interns in furthering ECHO’s Mission of spreading the love of God in Word and seed. We’re helping provide lasting hope against hunger, and we couldn’t do it without you.

Work teams

Making an Impact. Together.

Each year ECHO hosts a number of short-term agricultural mission work teams. Learn more about our work team mission program or apply today!

Ambassador Program

Give them a Voice to End Hunger

Help bring ECHO to your community. With the tools and resources we provide, you can become a champion of change today.

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Five Subtropical Plants for Beginner Gardeners

Here are five spectacular, beginner-proof plants that will build your confidence and spruce up your yard! By Sarah Bakeman For me, pursuing a new hobby like gardening can be difficult. Not only am I haunted by …

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An unbe-leaf-able plant: Utilizing aloe vera

Aloe vera is a well-known plant, but there’s plenty of health potential that’s left untapped by many. Here are some tips and tricks for harvesting and using this incredible plant. By Sarah Bakeman From Mesopotamia and …

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Empowering Farmers Globally 🌱 – The Thriving Farmer Podcast!

  I am thrilled to connect with you through the virtual pages of The Thriving Farmer Podcast, where our recent episode has sparked conversations around the globe about empowering farmers and nurturing sustainable practices. As the …

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Global Food and Farm Festival

Taste exotic foods, experience life in a foreign country, and explore the Global Farm, learning about food and culture in a new way. Every spring, ECHO partners with local organizations and businesses to host Southwest Florida’s premier festival focusing on sustainable living, gardening, and food.