Tuesday Gardener

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Duties Include:

• Raking, weeding, watering, fertilizing, mulching, pruning, deadheading, planting, removing plants, and non-chemical pest control as needed.
• Other basic landscaping or gardening tasks as needed.

Shift Information:

• Weekly shifts occur on Tuesdays, April 24, 2018 through September 25, 2018.
• Shifts are scheduled from 8 AM - 11 AM.
• Weekly or bi-weekly commitment preferred.

Location:

• Outdoors, onsite at Hudson Gardens.

Attire and Equipment (provided by the volunteer):

• Closed-toe shoes.
• Hand pruners, soil knife, and hand-saw (provided by volunteer, if you have).
• Gardening gloves.
• Water bottle and sun protection (recommended).

Other:

• This position may involve the use of hand tools provided by Hudson Gardens.
• This position may involve the use of small equipment such as a rototiller.

QUALIFICATIONS:
General:

• Must be aged 16 or older.
• Must be able to work in a team or part of a group.

Physical Demands:

• Stand, walk, and/or sit.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Climb or balance.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;
• Talk or hear.
• Lift up to 25 pounds.