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6 people are interested
Have a green thumb? Volunteers needed at the community garden in Roeland Park
ORGANIZATION: Johnson County Aging and Human Services
Please visit the new page to apply.
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6 people are interested
Johnson County Human Services' manages the community garden in Roeland Park called the Seeds the Feed the Need Garden. The community garden is located at the Roeland Park Community Center. The garden is maintained by community volunteers.
We are looking for -
* Volunteer Garden Coordinator - coordinates the garden volunteers, works with the North East Multi-Service Center food pantry staff, records/reports volunteer hours, collects volunteer applications
* Garden Volunteers - volunteers are needed Monday's & Thursday's from 8 am - 10 am
Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to volunteer with a parent/grandparent
Volunteers must be 16 years old to volunteer independently
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About Johnson County Aging and Human Services
Location:
11811 S. Sunset, Suite 1300, Olathe, KS 66061, US
Mission Statement
"Providing essential human services as a safety net, targeting older adults, people with a disability, and low-income families, in order to support independence, dignity, and self-sufficiency."
Description
Johnson County Aging and Human Services needs and welcomes volunteers for programs, such as:
Food Pantries: Help Human Services staff meet the needs of low-income residents in one of three Multi-Service Centers, located in Gardner, Lenexa, and Mission. Volunteers can provide a hand in stocking the food pantry and also provide assistance with office administrative tasks.
Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels): Deliver a nutritious, hot, noon-day meal with a smile to homebound senior adults. You can choose from eight nutrition center locations to find one close to home, work, or school. Deliveries are made from approximately 10:45 am - noon. Volunteers deliver once a week as regular drivers, or when they are able as substitute drivers.
Catch-a-Ride : Through the Catch-A-Ride program, volunteers transport residents in their own vehicles to essential appointments in Johnson County. Volunteers set their own schedules.
Office Administration: Provide behind the scenes support at any Aging and Human Services office. Duties may include data entry, answering telephones, filing, preparing mailings, and other necessary office tasks.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4850 Rosewood DriveRoeland Park, KS 66205
DATE POSTED
June 13, 2018
SKILLS
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 12
- Once a week for two hours