- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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40 people are interested
Gardeners Needed at Hospital-Based Farm
ORGANIZATION: The Farm at Trinity Health Oakland
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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40 people are interested
The Farm at Trinity Health Oakland is one of the nations first hospital-based farms working to improve health outcomes and increase access to healthy foods. The Farm grows a variety of flowers and vegetables on the grounds of the hospital and we depend on volunteer help to plant, weed, trellis, trim, and harvest produce that is donated to patients and healthcare providers, and sold to community members at our Farm Stand inside the hospital.
Volunteer Schedule:
- Tuesdays 9am-12pm: Assist with microgreen production, Food Pantry organization, seed starting, and other various tasks.
- Wednesdays 9:30am-1pm: Assist with microgreen production, Food Pantry organization, seed starting, and other various tasks.
- Wednesdays 3pm-6pm: Farm Share/Food Pantry Distribution - Help with our food distribution day (Starts April 10 th )
- Thursdays 1pm-4pm: Community Cut Flower Garden maintenance and planting (Starts May 2 nd )
No farming or gardening experience is required! Farm Staff will walk you through each task and ensure you feel comfortable through each step. This is a great volunteer position for someone who enjoys being outside and getting their hands dirty!
For more information or to apply, please email FarmVolunteers@Trinity-Health.org
3 Shifts
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morning /
09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesday Mornings 9am-12pm
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afternoon /
01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Thursday Afternoons 1-4pm
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afternoon /
03:00 PM to 04:45 PM
Wednesdays 3pm-3pm
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
More opportunities with The Farm at Trinity Health Oakland
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Farm at Trinity Health Oakland
Location:
44405 Woodward, Pontiac, MI 48341, US
Mission Statement
We grow a healthy community by empowering people through food, education, and relationships. We live our mission by: Nourishing minds, bodies, and spirits We rejuvenate our community! Producing diverse and delicious food We connect people to their food from seed to stomach! Educating at the intersection of health, agriculture, and sustainability We make curiosity cool again! Cultivating purposeful relationships for community health We are better together!
Description
Trinity Health seeks new and innovative ways to improve health and wellness. The Farm serves our community by improving access to fresh food, nutrition education, and therapy. We have locations at Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Trinity Health Oakland.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
44405 WoodwardPontiac, MI 48341
DATE POSTED
March 18, 2024
SKILLS
- Farming
- Gardening
- Healthcare
- Nutrition
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- No time commitment required, but we would love repeat volunteers!