Become a Garden Mentor at Backyard Growers!
ORGANIZATION: BACKYARD GROWERS INC
Please visit the new page to apply.
What is the Garden Mentor Program?
In 2011, with a team of just one, -- founder and current Executive Director Lara Lepionka -- Backyard Growers (BYG) needed help training new BYG gardeners. She chose leaders who became our first Mentors! Over the years, we have grown the mentor program into a holistic volunteer opportunity that pairs mentors with our backyard gardeners, community gardeners, or with one of our partner gardens. From the distribution of seeds and seedlings and throughout entire process including the harvest, Mentors provide guidance, know-how and support to their gardeners!
Who is a BYG Garden Mentor?
A gardener, a trainer, a volunteer, and an invaluable part of the BYG team. Mentors must be over 18 and have experience gardening or farming; be a part of the Cape Ann community and committed to helping ensure access to fresh vegetables for community members in Cape Ann.
The Commitment:
The garden mentor program is a 10 month, February-November, volunteer commitment. Mentors will be involved in garden trainings, building garden beds, growing and distributing seedlings, leading community workshops to build skills, and maintaining community and school gardens. While some parts are flexible, we ask mentors to commit to the following:
More opportunities with BACKYARD GROWERS INC
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About BACKYARD GROWERS INC
Location:
3 Duncan Street, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930, US
Mission Statement
Backyard Growers is a grassroots organization helping to reshape Gloucester's relationship with food. We provide resources and support to establish vegetable gardens at homes, housing communities, organizations, and schools. In the end we create life-long gardeners inspired by the power of growing one's own food.
Description
Backyard Growers began in 2010 as a program of the Cape Ann Farmers’ Market as part of their strategic approach to connect residents with healthy food. With support from The Food Project, we provided backyard gardens to families in downtown neighbors. Our program quickly grew to include new backyard gardens every year, community gardens, and school gardens, and in 2013 we separated from the farmers' market to become our own organization.
Since 2010, Backyard Growers has built over 150 raised bed gardens, serving hundreds of Gloucester residents. We serve 100% of public school students from preschool to 6th grade, providing true seed-to-fork experiences for Gloucester kids.CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
271 Main StreetGloucester, MA 01930
DATE POSTED
February 1, 2018
SKILLS
- Gardening
- Farming
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hrs a month for 9 months