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5 people are interested
Volunteer Farm Stewards Needed
ORGANIZATION: PLANT IT FORWARD
Please visit the new page to apply.
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5 people are interested
Do you want to take action to build a greener, more inclusive Houston? Volunteer with Plant It Forward!
Volunteer Farm Stewards work directly with PIF farmers to lead on-farm Community Work Days
You will:
* Lead 1 Community Work Day per month at your PIF partner farm. We ask for a 1 year commitment to the role
* Lead volunteers in on-farm tasks like weeding and mulching. Training will be provided, as well as guidance from PIF staff and the partner farmer.
* Knowledgeably answer questions about about our produce and organization
* Build community! Strong relationships with volunteers and supporters are our keys to success
Interested? Sign up for an upcoming volunteer orientation to learn more and get started!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pif-volunteer-orientation-tickets-114705537350
More opportunities with PLANT IT FORWARD
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About PLANT IT FORWARD
Location:
4030 WILLOWBEND BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77025, US
Mission Statement
Plant It Forward empowers refugees to develop sustainable urban farming businesses that produce fresh, healthy food for our community.
Description
We envision thriving farmers, enriching Houston's vibrant landscape. Since 2012, we have enabled refugees with agricultural backgrounds to put their skills to use by creating urban farming businesses. Plant It Forward provides training, access to land, and access to fair markets. Our hardworking farmers do the rest.
To date, we have trained over 40 aspiring farmers and have supported 18 farm startups. We currently work with a network of 14 farmers operating 8 farms on 4 sites throughout urban Houston.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Houston, TX 77025
DATE POSTED
September 6, 2022
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Farming
- Botany
- Gardening
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- Lead 1 3 hour work day per month for 12 months
- Basic knowledge of farming or gardening, comfortable working in an outdoor environment and lifting up to 40 pounds