Lead Fruit Picks

Pick Leading is a grape way to be a leader within the Fruit Picking Program! 

When a Tree Registrant indicates that they have more fruit than they can use, Pick Leaders lead a team of volunteers to pick fruit and make good use of it. The harvest is then split three ways – ⅓ is offered to the Tree Registrant, ⅓ is shared amongst the Fruit Pickers and Pick Leader, and ⅓ is delivered by the Pick Leader to a community agency tackling food insecurity.

Pick Leaders are responsible for scheduling, planning, and facilitating urban fruit picks in Toronto backyards between June and October, bringing necessary picking equipment, teaching volunteers how to pick fruit, and delivering fruit to community agencies after the pick.

Without Pick Leaders, this program wouldn’t be possible. We would love for you to join this season!

What Does a Pick Leader Do?

As a Pick Leader, you’ll attend fruit picks with a few added responsibilities. Throughout the season you will:

• Leading a minimum of 3 fruit picks in the season (1 fruit pick can take between 3-5 hours total, including planning, scouting, and delivery)
• Sorting, weighing, and dividing fruit amongst Pickers, Tree Registrants, and Community Agencies at the end of each pick
• Lead a small group of volunteers through a pick, making sure everyone stays safe and has a great time
• Donating fruit to Community Agencies following picks, ensuring dignity and respect for their programming through fruit sorting and clear communication around delivery

As a Pick Leader you get to schedule as many picks as you want each season, at times that work for you. You’ll receive the first notification of available picks.

We look forward to having you join us in picking and sharing fruit this season!