- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Volunteer at Bread for the City's Orchard
ORGANIZATION: Bread for the City
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Every Wednesday during the growing season, volunteers are needed to help tend several varieties of crops, including strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, apples, persimmons and Asian pears. All of the fruit grown and harvested at City Orchard will be distributed to DC residents in need through Bread for the City’s two food pantry locations. Additionally, Bread for the City can provide transportation and train volunteers on-stite. All experience and skill levels are welcome!
Number of Volunteers Needed: All are welcome, including individuals and groups of up 15
We are currently seeking volunteers to help from approximately 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (specific times can be flexible) on the following dates
UDC Muirkirk Research Farm
12001 Old Baltimore Pike
Beltsville, MD 20705
More opportunities with Bread for the City
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About Bread for the City
Location:
1525 7th St., NW, Washington, DC 20001, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Bread for the City is to help Washington, DC residents living with low income to develop the power to determine the future of their own communities. We provide food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to reduce the burden of poverty. We seek justice through community organizing and public advocacy. We work to uproot racism, a major cause of poverty. We are committed to treating our clients with the dignity and respect that all people deserve.
Description
Bread for the City offers food and clothing, social services, legal counsel, and medical care at no cost to eligible clients. Anyone living in the District of Columbia who meets income guidelines and other program requirements (such as lack of health insurance) may be eligible for help at Bread for the City.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
UDC Muirkirk Research Farm12001 Old Baltimore PikeBeltsville, MD 20705
DATE POSTED
October 27, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A