Garden Volunteer

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Our Mission
Hope Grows is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that provides an environment which empowers caregivers to seek wellness of mind, body, and spirit through counseling, education, supportive services, and therapeutic respite opportunities. We work with our corporate healthcare partners in the area to provide quality support through unique coping and self-care programs. Our approach incorporates nature and gardening into our therapeutic model of mental health counseling and support groups, as well as therapeutic respite and short break programming. Our work includes grant-funded projects and a wellness retreat-style bed and breakfast.

Position Summary
Our volunteers are called "Garden Keepers" and express an interest and enthusiasm for gardening, enjoy being outdoors and getting their hands dirty, and have the ability to differentiate, or willingness to learn, a plant from a weed. Support is needed to help with the beautification and upkeep of the healing gardens at the Hope Grows Iris Respite House. Some tasks include watering the grounds, weeding, digging in the garden beds, harvesting and removal of plant material, and mulching. Volunteers are guided by our horticulturist and opportunities include ongoing and/or one-time garden tasks. Background checks are required.

Proposed Schedule: Flexible

Volunteer Program Requirements

• Love of all things growing
• Enjoy working outside
• Communicate professionally with staff and guests
• Willingness to complete application process, provide references, and background checks

Contact: volunteer@hopegrows.org