- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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14 people are interested
Work in a Garden and Help People with Autism Learn Valuable Job Skills
ORGANIZATION: Legacy Farms Virginia
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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14 people are interested
Legacy Farms offers a variety of volunteer opportunities in the areas of vocational rehabilitation, gardening, marketing and fundraising, nonprofit management, and more. By becoming a volunteer, you will enjoy a fulfilling experience while helping to further the Legacy Farms mission and objectives.
Maintain Legacy Farms gardens, including vegetable, flower and herb garden, raised beds, vineyard and butterfly garden. Duties include weeding, watering, raking, pruning, propagation, landscaping and occasional planting.
Prior Experience Needed: Nursery or landscape work helpful but not necessary.
Qualifications: Ability to work outside as part of a group; interest in native plants helpful but not required.
Training: 1-day orientation and on the job coaching
Time: 2-3 hour shifts. Flexible. Weekdays/weekends between 9:00 a.m. -6:30 p.m.
Physical Requirements: Outdoor gardening: Must be able to use garden implements, bend, kneel, occasionally lift heavy items and be outside for 2-3 hours in the summer heat.
More opportunities with Legacy Farms Virginia
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Legacy Farms Virginia
Location:
P.O. Box 4499, Leesburg, VA 20177, US
Mission Statement
Legacy Farms is a nonprofit, green care, social venture dedicated to providing employment support services and agrarian based vocational training for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as other developmental and social challenges.
Description
Our vision is to be a well-recognized, positive presence within our communities and a leading provider of agrarian based vocational training, employment services, and day support for individuals with autism.
Our core behaviors will help guide our way.
- We commit to doing all we can to find competitive employment opportunities that fit the skills and strengths for all who desire to work.
- e commit to provide programs and services that guide individuals with Autism toward leading meaningful lives.
- We provide the opportunity to become a productive member of our community.
- We recognize change and respond constructively to each individual’s needs.
- We treat individuals with respect and compassion.
- We create a positive and accepting environment.
- We encourage altruism and service to our communities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
15855 Limestone School RdLeesburg, VA 20176
DATE POSTED
July 1, 2017
SKILLS
- Special Needs
- People Skills
- Gardening
- Horticulture
- Farming
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training