Water Garden Volunteer

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PURPOSE OF JOB: Assist with the cultural practices of water gardening.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Duties Include:

• Divide, plant, fertilize, prune, deadhead, place, locate, and relocate water plants.
• Maintain water garden areas including the removal of algae, weeds, stones or rocks, and sludge.
• Clean and maintain the Greenhouse, pots, tools and supplies, and assist with other tasks as needed.

Shift Information:

• Regular weekly shifts take place on Wednesdays, April through October. Non-regular shifts may be available during the off season (November - March).
• Shifts are scheduled from 8 AM to 12 PM during the peak season.
• A weekly or bi-weekly commitment is preferred.

• Indoors and outdoors, onsite at Hudson Gardens.

Attire and Equipment (provided by the volunteer):

• Gloves, work shoes and or boots.
• Hand pruners.
• Chest waders (can be provided).
• Water bottle and sun protection (recommended).

QUALIFICATIONS:
General:

• Must be aged 18 or older.
• Prospective applicants will be interviewed.

Physical Demands:

Note: the working environment for this position includes uneven, wet, muddy and slippery conditions.

• Stand, walk and/or sit.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Climb or balance.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.