Plant Program with Community Action Wayne/Medina
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Basic volunteer duties involved with this assignment:
- Assist staff with set up of plant program, loading and unloading trucks, organizing pallets, and set up of sprinkler system
- Assist staff in maintaining plant program, keeping plants organized and watered
- Assist customers with completing application, picking out plants, and loading plants into vehicle
- Assist staff with tear down of plant program, disposal of leftover plants, sweep parking lot, stack pallets and unhook sprinkler system
Basic volunteer qualifications involved with this assignment:Be able to lift minimum of 50 lbs, stand for long periods of time, withstand various weather conditions, and communicate with others
What is the anticipated benefit of this volunteer service to to those receiving the service?Free flowers and vegetables to the various groups serviced; enjoy the flowers and the produce
About VANTAGE Aging RSVP
Location:
388 S Main St., Ste. 235, Akron, OH 44311, US
Mission Statement
Promoting a positive perspective on aging.
Description
VANTAGE Aging promotes positive aging through a variety of programs and services for older adults. Our nonprofit organization serves 38 counties and is headquartered in Akron, Ohio. In Summit and Medina Counties, we facilitate the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) for those 55 and older who want to make a meaningful impact in the community. We also offer employment training, home care and home health aide assistance, nutrition and home-delivered meal services, alcohol and drug addiction counseling, and mental health and prevention services.
