Volunteer Gardener Opportunity

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Volunteer Opportunity Snapshot:

Volunteer Gardener wanted to tend/car for our very special Victory Garden. Find true volunteer satisfaction in a company that values your gardening skills! At Working Wardrobes, we are dedicated to providing a path for adults in crises to reenter the workforce--is embarking on an exciting period of expansion as we move into our 27 th year of bringing the dignity of work to at-risk individuals in our community. We’re now seeking an experienced gardener to take ownership of maintaining our Victory Garden - a peaceful, relaxing space for our clients, volunteers and staff.

As our volunteer gardener, you will tend to our Victory Garden’s needs, caring for the plants (edibles and ornamental).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Grow annual plants (vegetables and flowers) , replant according to season
• Harvest plants when necessary
• Keep the plants healthy and nourished
• Pest management WITHOUT the use of chemicals
• Cut deadheads, remove dead leaves and weeds
  • Lay down mulch, wood chips, moss and other soil moisturizers depending on the plants
  • Make sure the surroundings are clean and plants are clearly labeled

More information:

• Experience is a plus, training from Master Gardeners provided.
• 1-2 hours/week, 3-4 hours/quarter commitment, minimum
• Office Hours: 8:30-5pm
• Gardening tools, supplies provided
• Budget for purchases- plants, seeds, dirt, etc.