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4 people are interested
Community Garden Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Wayne Metro's Community Garden Program coordinates the planting and harvesting of gardens through-out Out Wayne County. All produce yielded from these gardens are donated to local food pantries to help provide fresh fruits and vegetables to low income individuals. This volunteer position acts as a liaison between gardeners and program staff; communicating program policies to gardeners, encouraging community participation, and supporting the garden as a positive and productive community asset. This is a seasonal volunteer position and a long term commitment is required as department specific training will be provided.
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About Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
Location:
7310 Woodward Ave Suite 800, Detroit, MI 48202, US
Mission Statement
Guided by our belief that no one should live in poverty, Wayne Metro empowers people and communities to be strong, healthy and thriving. We envision communities where all people have hope and opportunities to realize their full potential.
Description
Wayne Metro Community Action Agency (Wayne Metro) provides services to help people achieve their goals for Healthy Homes, Upward Mobility, and Family Success. Key to this work is our focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to ensure our staff and systems our accessible and welcoming to all people.
Annual Agency Impact
Upward Mobility
- 4,153 participants increase their financial capabilities through workshops, coaching
- 2,021 participants receive free tax preparation
Family Success
- 794 children improve their Kindergarten readiness through early childhood education
- 610 youth improve academic progress through youth empowerment programs
Healthy Homes
- 873 households who are at-rick of homelessness maintain housing
- 2,701 households improve home energy efficiency through home repairs
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- 15 small Detroit-based organizations assisted with the Detroit Residents First Fund that works to elevate the voices of local Detroiters
Over the last four decades, the Agency’s budget has grown from $100,000 to over $100 million while continuing to maintain a low administrative rate (8%) that allows $.92 of every funded or donated dollar to be utilized for direct client services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Positions throughout Wayne CountyWyandotte, MI 48192
DATE POSTED
October 22, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A