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7 people are interested
Help Alta Vista Gardens Thrive
ORGANIZATION: Alta Vista Botanical Gardens
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7 people are interested
Alta Vista Botanical Gardens is a 14-acre public Garden with unique plants, artwork, walking trails, and community areas. We are entirely donation and volunteer driven.
We are looking for volunteers to help in all aspects of running a vibrant non-profit Garden. 501 (C)(3)
- Gardeners- we need staff to adopt garden areas or be part of special projects such as our Rare Fruit garden or to work in the Garden Shop.
- Event Planners and Coordinators- we hold fundraising events in the Garden and need volunteers to plan, promote and put-on events.
- Technology Users- we need help with our website, e-newsletter, media promotion of events and more.
- Marketing Developers- we need assistance with fundraising, seeking donations and acquiring corporate sponsors, and promoting the Garden.
- Grant Writers- we are seeking grants to fund Garden maintenance and growth and need experienced writers.
If you have a talent to share or a desire to help in any of these ways, we invite you to the Gardens!
Contact: volunteeravbg@gmail.com
Learn more about us here: https://youtu.be/s8AXzxXQzgo
More opportunities with Alta Vista Botanical Gardens
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Alta Vista Botanical Gardens
Location:
1270 Vale Terrace Drive, VISTA, CA 92084, US
Mission Statement
Alta Vista Gardens was established as a botanical garden for the education, enlightenment and inspiration of children, and the child within us all. It is a place to reflect, relax and recharge. The Gardens are a living, changing and interactive environment bringing together people, nature and art. It serves as a gathering place, an educational center, a forum for the arts and an exhibit of the most remarkable, beautiful and rare plants in the world.
Description
Located at the top of Brengle Terrace Park in Vista, Alta Vista Botanical Gardens are 14 acres of designated gardens filled with noteworthy, beautiful and rare plants from around the world. Our garden themes include Australian, Jungle, Culinary and Medicinal Herb, Desert, Rare Fruit Forest, and the Labyrinth.
Integrated throughout the Garden are works of art created by local artists including Ricardo Becerra’s Serpent and Melissa Ralston’s The Blessings Tree. Also featured are walking trails, beautiful ponds, a cascading waterfall, shaded arbors and benches.
Special Features
- Birds, Bugs and Butterflies Children’s Garden with fun interactive features such as a music garden and human sundial. Kid’s Classes are offered the first Saturday of each month
- Nature trails for hiking and jogging, dogs welcome
- The Garden Gift Shop (open Saturdays)
- Community areas perfect for weddings and gatherings, available for rental
- Shaded picnic tables and scenic views across Vista to the ocean
- Animal life: turtles, birds, lizards, rabbits, squirrels, roadrunners, butterflies
- Special Events: Meading at the Garden, Earth Day, Fall Fun Festival, Novemberfest
Alta Vista Botanical Gardens is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization sustained by donations and volunteers.
Location: 1270 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA, 92084
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
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1270 Vale Terrace DriveVista, CA 92084
DATE POSTED
February 5, 2020
SKILLS
- Graphic Design
- Donor Management
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing / Research
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Google Apps
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 19
- Volunteers in the Garden determine their own time commitment.
- Our volunteers have a positive connection to the Garden and a desire to see it thrive.