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4 people are interested
Are you passionate about gardening? Join Housing Up's volunteer garden team today!
ORGANIZATION: Housing Up
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
Housing Up is seeking green-thumbed gardeners ready to support us in the creation, maintenance and up keep of the vegetable/fruit gardens at our affordable housing buildings. These gardens are used to teach youth important lessons on science, sustainability, nutrition and culinary skills. This role is specifically designed to support with the up-keep and success of the gardens through watering, weeding and occasional planting. There will be opportunity to work with the youth and parents at these locations as well, but it isn’t a primary function of this role.
Housing Up is a non-profit organization that provides housing and support services to more than 700 homeless and low income families in DC so that they can make transformational changes in their own lives.
Requirements:
- Enthusiasm and energy
- Knowledge of and experience with gardening
- Interest in assisting in the creation of a holistic gardening program
- Ability to make a regular commitment of 1-2 hours per week from March-November
- Experience working with low-income and homeless youth a plus
- Residents of Petworth and Brightwood encouraged to respond
- Volunteers must pass a background check and attend a training prior to serving
Opportunities:
- The chance to positively impact the city around you and to support sustainability in DC.
- Continuous Learning opportunities with a focus on food security, DC and housing.
- Joining a vibrant and diverse community of volunteers and staff committed to holistic community development.
For additional information please check out our website, Facebook and Twitter.
Details at a glance
- On-site Location
- Training Provided
How To Apply
Please contact the Manager of Volunteer Programs, Dillon Ficca at Dficca@housingup.org or (202)291-5535 x412
Location
Ward 4, Washington, DC 20011
More opportunities with Housing Up
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Housing Up
Location:
5101 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011, US
Mission Statement
Housing Up builds thriving communities in Washington, DC by developing affordable housing and offering comprehensive support services to homeless and low-income families. We believe that people who have safe, affordable housing and genuine opportunities are empowered to transform their lives.
Description
Housing Up is a non-profit organization that provides housing and supportive services to homeless and at-risk families so that they can make transformational changes in their lives.
Housing Up’s resident services team provides programming in five categories: Health and Wellness, Employment, Community Building, Tenant Education and Youth Enrichment. Our resident services manager and coordinators work on-site at our properties to implement programming and services such as tutoring, one-on-one mentoring for education and career development, college application assistance, community gardens, HIV screenings, community events for the holidays, and special classes, like yoga and cooking, taught by qualified volunteers. Our youth enrichment services include a weekly tutoring program, character development, arts education and computer literacy. These services give children and young adults a greater chance of success in high school and college. The goal of the program is to increase the independence and stability of the families we serve.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Ward 4, NWWashington, DC 20011
DATE POSTED
June 13, 2019
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Education
- Farming
- Gardening
- Horticulture
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
N/A