Fall 2018 Take a Break in the Dirt Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Hope Grows
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Take a Break in the Dirt is a seasonal, volunteer-run, respite and adaptive gardening program that engages children with disabilities, ages 5-17, in gardening and nature-related activities while their family (caregiver) takes a well-earned break. Children are matched with a volunteer who guides and supports them, whether they have a physical, intellectual, or developmental disability. As a Green Thumb volunteer, you will work side-by-side with a child and creatively adapt the gardening activities to fit their needs.
Volunteers are screened and background checks are required. Volunteers are also required to attend a training in the TakeFIVE Respite Care Worker Model and Hope Grows Therapeutic Horticulture Model. The fall 2018 program meets once per week, 9:30 to noon on Saturdays for 4 weeks, September/October dates TBD, at the Robin Hill Park, 949 Thorn Run Road, Moon Township, PA.
We are currently recruiting volunteers interested in participating in our Fall 2018 program and for those who may be interested in continuing on with other seasons. Contact us for details about requirements, training, and program dates. Email info@hopegrows.netor call 412 369-4673.
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About Hope Grows
Location:
183 SHAFER RD, Moon Township, PA 15108, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to restore the lives of those impacted by the role of caregiver and to inspire wellness of mind, body, and spirit through the use of counseling, education, overnight retreats, supportive services, and healing and restorative gardens.
Description
The support services we offer include individual and family counseling, various support groups, stress management education, essential oil classes, nature related programming, horticultural therapy, and programs such as 'Grow Together with Take a Break' Pollinator Nature Camp and 'Think Caregiver.'
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
949 Thorn Run RoadMoon Township Robin Hill ParkMoon Township, PA 15108
DATE POSTED
July 16, 2018
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Program Management
- Environmental Policy
- Environmental Education
- Gardening
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training