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Gardening Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Alzheimer's Orange County

  • 1 person is interested

Love being outdoors and getting your hands dirty? Come help us keep the Acacia Healthy Aging Center looking its best while making a difference in the lives of older adults!

We're looking for a dedicated volunteer with basic gardening experience to help maintain our grounds. Tasks include mowing the lawn, trimming hedges, pulling weeds, pruning plants, and other general yard work.

What you'll do:

  • Use basic gardening tools (lawn mower, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, etc.)
  • Keep the garden area neat, welcoming, and safe.
  • Work independently and enjoy the fresh air.

What we're looking for:

  • Available 4-5 hours per week (weekdays or weekends - your choice!)
  • Able to commit for at least 3 months.
  • 18+ years old.
  • Comfortable lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs, and reaching/stooping as needed.
  • Can work independently and follow safety guidelines.
  • Comfortable interacting with individuals living with dementia and the elderly.
  • Willing to complete a background check (required).

If you enjoy caring for plants, chatting with seniors, and want to support a great cause, we'd love to hear from you!

Contact Brent at brent.deines@alzoc.org and help us create a beautiful, welcoming environment for everyone who visits The Healthy Aging Center!

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About Alzheimer's Orange County

Location:

2515 McCabe Way, Irvine, CA 92614, US

Mission Statement

To provide hands-on care and support, information, referrals, education and resources for families in Orange County and surrounding areas who experience memory loss, Alzheimer’s and other dementia's, while advancing critical research for a cure.

Description

The Alzheimer's Orange County is a non-profit agency. We are funded through personal donations, grants, fundraisers and donations from large corporations. Alzheimer's Orange County provides support, information and education to Alzheimer's individuals and their families, friends and co-workers.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
People with Disabilities
Seniors
Community, People with Disabilities, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

11391 Acacia ParkwayGarden Grove, CA 92840

(33.77636,-117.93385)
 

SKILLS

  • Gardening
  • Horticulture

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • 4-5 hours per week

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