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4 people are interested
Calling All Gardeners: Volunteer to Educate 5-7 years olds in Community Gardens!
ORGANIZATION: Volunteers for Community Impact
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
About: Winter Park Health Foundation - Community Gardens
Community gardens are spaces for neighbors to come together and grow wholesome and healthy food for their families. They are places for new gardeners to get their hands dirty, and for seasoned gardeners to pass their knowledge on to newcomers. Community gardens provide a wonderful opportunity for children to learn about how food is grown and to garner an appreciation for where their food comes from. Each garden is self-managed and organizes community events around the garden.
VCI’s part in this opportunity is to facilitate Community Garden grants in conjunction with our partner, the Winter Park Health Foundation. We also organize the sites and place any interested volunteers. VCI’s RSVP program also provides volunteers who are 55+ with a (free!) comprehensive benefits package-CIMA Supplemental insurance, a Life Insurance benefit, free workshops and more! Call your RSVP Coordinator, KelliRobertson, for more information: 407-298-2725, x110 / 407-617-9481.
RSVP, a part of SeniorCorps, is America's largest volunteer network for people 55 and over, with more than 300,000 volunteers tackling tough issues in communities nationwide. RSVP shows you how you can apply the skills and wisdom you've acquired throughout your life to make a positive difference in the lives of others. RSVP is federally funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service.
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About Volunteers for Community Impact
Location:
3545 Lake Breeze Dr., Orlando, FL 32808, US
Mission Statement
Our mission: "Improving Lives Through Volunteerism."
Description
We are the leading organization for senior volunteerism in the greater Central Florida area, serving Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties. Just last year, 1,186 caring adult volunteers gave 438,683 hours of service. That is more than $9.5 million dollars worth of volunteer service being poured back into our communities.
Previously known as Florida Senior Programs, VCI has been the sponsoring agency for the REtired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and Foster Grandparent Programs since 1977. Our 36 year presence has proven our aptitude for providing meaningful and impactful volunteer experiences.
VCI provides membership benefits and support to volunteers aged 55+, at no cost to the volunteers or their volunteer stations. Just a few of the benefits of membership include: Supplemental insurance while volunteering, a dedicated coordinator, and matching to find the perfect position to fit the interest of the volunteer.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Winter Park, Maitland, Eatonville areaOrlando, FL 32804
DATE POSTED
September 29, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 55
- Varies