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GARDENING VOLUNTEER

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ORGANIZATION: Lussier Community Education Center

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 13 people are interested
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GARDENING VOLUNTEER

POSITION SUMMARY:

Join the Gardening Team & plant and maintain gardens around the Lussier Community Education Center. In this role, volunteers will help cultivate grounds that are well-cared for and welcoming. Volunteers who enjoy being outdoors, working with their hands, and being creative will thrive in this role.

COMMITMENT

This position has flexible hours and we will work with your schedule. Having one consistent day/time per week to assist in the gardens is preferred.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Perform gardening duties including weeding, digging, pruning, planting, sweeping paths, poisoning weeds, cleaning, general repairs and ad hoc duties as assigned.
  2. Help maintain the gardens and grounds in a good condition together with various displays of plants.
  3. Assist with planning and development of garden and grounds.
  4. Maintain herb garden and harvest herbs when ready.
  5. Optional: assist with recruiting volunteers to the Garden Team.
  6. Optional: assist with outreach to local nurseries and businesses to obtain flowers and plants.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Understanding and appreciation of socio-economically, ethnically, and culturally diverse populations.
  2. Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
  3. Basic gardening skills and knowledge to be able to carry out the jobs as requested.

REPORTS TO: Community Engagement Manager

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Submit a Volunteer Application & complete informal interview, have a background check on file, complete volunteer training. Timeline for process dependent on timeliness of submission.

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About Lussier Community Education Center

Location:

55 South Gammon Road, Madison, WI 53717, US

Mission Statement

Building community, Creating opportunities, Enriching education

Description

The LCEC celebrates over 40 years of quality programming and community organizing through the strength of community partnerships, the commitment of volunteers, and the kindness of neighbors.

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WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

55 South Gammon RdMadison, WI 53717

(43.06635,-89.50199)
 

SKILLS

  • Gardening

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Orientation or Training
  • Flexible schedule. Request is for 1 day a week, seasonally.

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