Create beauty and healing - Volunteer at the healing gardens surrounding Arbor Hospice

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Help create a beautiful, healing space for the area surrounding Arbor Hospice.

The Opportunity:

The Arbor Hospice Campus, located in Ann Arbor, has (8) acres of property with (13) gardens and (3) ponds. Our campus is open to the surrounding community, young and old, our staff members, the hospice volunteers, and family members of patients, to walk the property for peace, healing, and reflection. We are looking for both individuals as well as groups of 4-10 volunteers who are interested in working with our Master Gardener to give love and care to our dedicated garden beds. The gardens feature a variety of perennial flowers and native plants in areas around our building and our ponds. A few of our themed garden highlights are the following: a Five Senses Garden, a Pollinator Garden, an Herb Garden, a Monarch Waystation and, to honor our veterans, a Veteran's Memorial Garden.

How often would I need to volunteer?

This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity throughout the spring, summer and into the fall. Most of our individual volunteers like to work for a couple of hours in the morning or in afternoon, about twice a month. Our group volunteers may wish to contribute their time in longer time slots, (e.g., 6 hours) for special projects available throughout the seasons. We have several exterior shaded respite areas for scheduled breaks.

Who would this opportunity be a good fit for?

If you are looking to volunteer for a non-profit, are looking to benefit the community, are interested in getting fresh air and visiting with others, this is the right opportunity for you!

Please consider volunteering if hospice has touched your life and/or you are looking to contribute to the mission of hospice. We welcome corporate groups, church groups, community groups, students, families and groups of friends to apply.