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Community Gardening Day at Josephine Lum Lodge in Hayward
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Small Group Volunteer Opportunity
Sign up to help beautify a space! Our gardens are located in our properties across the state, and can always benefit from some maintenance work, such as weeding and raking. We welcome groups who want to join together and make an impact with a larger project, such as building a raised bed, laying mulch, and large-scale garden renovations.
Community Planting Days are bi-annual container gardening events. Volunteer tasks may include: set up (tables, chairs, tents, planting station), soil and compost mixing, assisting with stations, clean up.
Gloves, tools, materials, soil, plants will be provided as well as water and snacks.
Duties:
During our garden planting events groups of volunteers work alongside our clients, working at planting stations. Volunteer training is provided on the day of the garden build, so no prior experience is necessary.
Skills needed:
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills, a positive personality and friendly demeanor.
- Some gardening experience is helpful, including knowledge of weeds, planting, and use of garden tools.
Benefit:
This is a great team building opportunity! Volunteers will have the opportunity to work closely with their team members and potentially Eden residents. Volunteers will learn new skills and be empowered to beautify a space for a low-income community. Volunteers will also be able to see the direct, tangible impact of their efforts as project can be completed in one day.
Time commitment:
Volunteer group must be available to complete the project. For gardening help (weeding, mulching, planting).
Groups must commit to 2 hours. Supervision and tools will be provided.
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About Eden Housing, Inc.
Location:
22645 Grand Street, Hayward, CA 94541, US
Mission Statement
Eden Housing creates and sustains high-quality affordable housing communities that advance equity and opportunity for all.
Description
Eden Housing, Inc. is a California non-profit corporation founded in 1968 by six community activists who were concerned about the lack of non-discriminatory, affordable housing in Northern California. These volunteers began by rehabilitating older homes in Hayward for first time homebuyer families. In the mid-1980s, Eden Housing incorporated an affiliated property management company, Eden Housing Management, Inc. (EHMI), which currently provides quality onsite management and maintenance for more than 9,000 affordable homes throughout California. In the mid-1990's, Eden Housing expanded its scope to include the provision of free onsite support services and programs for its residents.Our services include technology programming; "green" resident education; youth academic, enrichment and recreation programs; programs for seniors and persons with disabilities; financial literacy; job/career preparation; and health and wellness programs for all ages.
Today, Eden has a portfolio of 9,000 units at 145 properties across 15 counties in California. Eden develops new construction and acquires and rehabilitates existing properties to preserve them. During the past 53 years, over 65,000 people have come home to an Eden Housing community. At Eden Housing, we have more than 20,000 households on our waiting list and a portfolio-wide vacancy rate of 1%, demonstrating a huge demand for our work.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2747 Oliver DrHayward, CA 94545
DATE POSTED
September 18, 2019
SKILLS
- Farming
- Landscaping
- Botany
- Gardening
- Carpentry
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 2.5 hours