GARDEN & HORTICULTURE THERAPY ASSISTANT

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GARDEN & HORTICULTURE THERAPY ASSISTANT

Staff Contact/Supervisor: Kelly Mitchell, Horticultural Therapy Coordinator ( kmitchell@anchorcenter.org)

Scheduling and Attendance Protocol: If for some reason you need to cancel or change a shift please call Kelly as soon as possible. If you cannot reach her also send her an email.

Commitment: Weekly, Time TBD

Work Location: Anchor Center grounds and outdoor garden area

Number of Volunteers Needed for this Position: 1 - 2

Purpose/Objective: Help keep outdoor/garden areas at Anchor Center safe, attractive, and functional.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain garden area and assist
• Assist with greenhouse plantings and care
• Assist with children’s horticultural activities including: planting, weeding, composting, harvesting and clearing
• Other clean up and maintenance of outdoor areas as needed

Training/Support: Anchor Center staff will provide training and instruction for particular projects

Qualifications Sought:

• Gardening experience helpful
• Love of working outdoors in all seasons
• Desire to share knowledge of plants and growing cycles with Anchor Center students

Benefits for Volunteer: Opportunity to help create and maintain beautiful garden areas and grounds that benefit neighborhood aesthetics; support horticulture program for Anchor Center students; chance to work with students to help them learn about plants and their growth cycles and develop appreciation of gardening and the outdoors; some flexibility in scheduling and weekend work possible