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Dec 17
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Dec 17
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11:00 AM
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04:00 PM
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Oceanside, CA 92057
Learn about the traditional cooking methods of our Oceanside and, more broadly, Southern California Mexican diaspora at Botanical Community Development Initiatives' Second Annual Tamalada event. You will participate in making delicious, homemade tamales for our houseless communities in Oceanside as well as listen to live music and connect with your neighbors. This event is hosted in collaboration with Mira Costa Service Learning group, Empower Oceanside and Sunny Street Outreach Movement. These groups come together as a community to learn how to make hundreds of tamales and a big pot of posole that they then distribute to our unhoused neighbors. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Attire: Closed-toe shoes are required. This opportunity takes place both indoors and outdoors. Bring: A kitchen apron if you have one Physical Requirements: This project is able to make accommodations for individuals with physical limitations and the space where this project takes place is wheelchair accessible. There will be plenty of seating if needed. Waiver: Every volunteer is required to sign a waiver. Anyone under 18 must have waiver signed by a parent/legal guardian. Waivers can be printed ahead of time here and copies will also be available on site. Note: Please download the HandsOn Connect app to your smart device to electronically sign the waiver and check in at this volunteer opportunity. The HandsOn Connect App can be downloaded from the Apple Store and Google Play. About Botanical Community Development Initiatives Botanical Community Development Initiatives (BCDI) is working to improve lives by connect plants, people, and community. Community Roots Farm is a project of BCDI and is 1-acre urban farm located in an Oceanside neighborhood and grows food with community, for community. The sustainably-grown produce is served in meals to children in local state-funded preschools that are located in low socioeconomic neighborhoods where access to fresh food is lacking.
Date Posted: Nov 17, 2023
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Oct 23
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Jan 30
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03:00 PM
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05:00 PM
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Oceanside, CA 92057
Botanical Community Development Initiatives runs Community Roots Farm, a 1-acre neighborhood farm growing vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers sustainably and ethically, emphasizing healthy communities and ecosystems. The farm serves as a learning-site for those interested in learning how to grow food sustainably, productively, and profitably in a small farm setting. During Tuesday's hours with Desiree, volunteers will help harvest and wash vegetables which are delivered to Growing Minds Preschools, used in FarmShare boxes, and provided to free food distributions at Oceanside Community Centers. Volunteers may also be asked to participate in projects like stringing up peppers and flowers to dry for future seed-saving, prepping field beds for production, weeding and miscellaneous farm tasks. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Attire: Closed-toe shoes are required. This opportunity takes place outdoors with little or no shade so wearing sun protection such as sunscreen and a hat is encouraged. Bring: Gloves (if desired) and water. There is no filtered water on-site. Waivers: Minors must have a waiver signed by their parent/guardian prior to participating. Waivers can be downloaded here or signed on-site. Weather: This event is only canceled for heavy rain. Note: Please download the HandsOn Connect app to your smart device to electronically sign the waiver and check in at this volunteer opportunity. The HandsOn Connect App can be downloaded from the Apple Store and Google Play. About Botanical Community Development Initatives Botanical Community Development Initiatives (BCDI) is working to improve lives by connect plants, people, and community. Community Roots Farm is a project of BCDI and is 1-acre urban farm located in an Oceanside neighborhood and grows food with community, for community. The sustainably-grown produce is served in meals to children in local state-funded preschools that are located in low socioeconomic neighborhoods where access to fresh food is lacking.
Date Posted: Nov 28, 2023
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Nov 2
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Jan 25
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09:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Oceanside, CA 92057
Composting is an opportunity to take something that is at the end of its life and offer a rebirth. Healthy soil means healthy plants and healthy people. Join Botanical Community Development Initatives in making change in the world! Volunteers will learn how to create rich, fertile compost and how it is applied at their community farm. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Attire: Long pants and closed-toe shoes. This opportunity takes place outdoors with little or no shade. Volunteers should wear sun protection such as sunscreen and a hat. Bring: A refillable waterbottle. Physical Requirements: Unfortunately this opportunity is not able to make accommodations for individuals with physical limitations. About Botanical Community Development Initiatives The mission of Community Roots Farm is to grow food ethically and sustainably emphasizing healthy communities and ecosystems. This volunteer opportunity is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor. By registering for this opportunity, you are agreeing to stay connected with future Climate Action events through California Volunteers and the Climate Action Corps. If you do not consent, please email info@handsonsandiego.org to opt-out.
Date Posted: Nov 28, 2023
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Oct 19
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Jan 28
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11:00 AM
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02:00 PM
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Oceanside, CA 92057
This is a great opportunity to be at the forefront of a locally grown, organic food movement that provides for food-insecure members of our community. Volunteer tasks will vary but will focus in the composting area: helping to build compost piles, sorting materials, applying compost to fields, mulching, weeding, caring for the worm bin, cleaning the chicken area. Non-compost related tasks are also available: planting, seeding, up-potting in the nursery, painting signs, organizing, data entry, seed sorting and various maintenance and building projects. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Attire: Be prepared to work outside. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are required. Dress in layers in weather appropriate attire that can get dirty. Using sunscreen is recommended. Bring: Water bottle with plenty of water - there is no drinking fountain on site. Please bring your own work gloves. Physical Ability: All skills and abilities are welcome. There are limited opportunities for wheelchair users. Tasks would include: seed sorting, seeding, data entry and planting in raised planted boxes. Waiver: Every volunteer is required to sign a waiver. Anyone under 18 must have waiver signed by a parent/legal guardian. Please also sign waivers for very young children attending with parents. Sign waiver here. Compost Drop Off: BCDI recently started a composting endeavor to divert organic matter from the landfill. If you're attending a Sunday shift, you are welcome to drop off food scraps and organic matter before/after your volunteer shift. BCDI just asks that you remove all plastics and do not include excessive amounts of meat or dairy. Please use a reusable container like a bucket or ice cream container to drop off food scraps. New plastic bags are not recommended since the effort is meant to reduce waste, not make more. View this flyer for more information. Note: Please download the HandsOn Connect app to your smart device to electronically sign the waiver and check in at this volunteer opportunity. The HandsOn Connect App can be downloaded from the Apple Store and Google Play. About Botanical Community Development Initiatives Botanical Community Development Initiatives (BCDI) is working to improve lives by connect plants, people, and community. Community Roots Farm is a project of BCDI and is 1-acre urban farm located in an Oceanside neighborhood and grows food with community, for community. The sustainably-grown produce is served in meals to children in local state-funded preschools that are located in low socioeconomic neighborhoods where access to fresh food is lacking. This volunteer opportunity is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor. By registering for this opportunity, you are agreeing to stay connected with future Climate Action events through California Volunteers and the Climate Action Corps. If you do not consent, please email info@handsonsandiego.org to opt-out.
Date Posted: Oct 31, 2023
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Aug 30
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Jan 31
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09:30 AM
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01:00 PM
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Oceanside, CA 92057
Work in the plant nursery with Eurydice! Eurydice has a full working plant nursery where they grow plants for the farm, their plant sale, and for their Plants for Justice project where they provide free seedlings for school gardens and food justice projects all over San Diego County. Volunteer tasks will vary but may include: planting seeds, mixing soil, up-potting plants, weeding, watering, or organizing/cleaning the nursery area. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes: Attire: Be prepared to work outside. You must wear closed-toe shoes. Dress in layers in weather appropriate attire that can get dirty. Wearing a hat is recommended. Using sunscreen is recommended. Bring: Water bottle with plenty of water - there is no drinking fountain on site. Please bring your own work gloves. Waiver: Every volunteer is required to sign a waiver. Anyone under 18 must have waiver signed by a parent/legal guardian. Waivers can be printed ahead of time here and copies will also be available on site. Notes: They are also in need of watering volunteers for the nursery during the week - if you're interested in this come on a Wednesday so that Eurydice can fill you in and train you. Please download the HandsOn Connect app to your smart device to electronically sign the waiver and check in at this volunteer opportunity. The HandsOn Connect App can be downloaded from the Apple Store and Google Play. About Botanical Community Development Initiatives Botanical Community Development Initiatives (BCDI) is working to improve lives by connect plants, people, and community. Community Roots Farm is a project of BCDI and is 1-acre urban farm located in an Oceanside neighborhood and grows food with community, for community. The sustainably-grown produce is served in meals to children in local state-funded preschools that are located in low socioeconomic neighborhoods where access to fresh food is lacking.
Date Posted: Nov 3, 2023
