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Flexible Schedule
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San Jose, CA 95110
At Guadalupe River Park Conservancy, we're committed to the preservation and enhancement of the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens for the enjoyment of all. Join a passionate and supportive community of volunteers who share your love for nature and community service. No prior experience is required! This is a great opportunity to gain new skills, meet like-minded individuals, and deepen your understanding of our operations at our non-profit organization. Position: Rose Garden Auditor/Plaque Maker/Inventory Volunteer Location: Heritage Rose Garden at the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy. Reporting location can vary between our Visitor Center at 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110 and the Heritage Rose Garden which is about a 9 minute walk from our Visitor Center. Time Commitment: Flexible hours, based on your availability Duration: Ongoing Responsibilities: Conducting audits of rose varieties and garden features to ensure accurate inventory records Assisting in the creation and installation of plaques to recognize donors and supporters Helping to inventory and organize gardening supplies and equipment Collaborating with staff and fellow volunteers to complete projects efficiently Helping maintain inventory organization and cleanliness. Benefits of Volunteering: Opportunity to contribute to the preservation and enhancement of a cherished community space Gain valuable hands-on experience in garden maintenance and horticulture Meet like-minded individuals who share your love for nature and gardening Flexible scheduling to accommodate your other commitments Whether you're a seasoned gardener or simply have a passion for flowers, no prior experience is required to join our team. We provide all the training and guidance you need to succeed in your role. Age Requirement: 18 years and older We appreciate your consideration in volunteering with us!
Date Posted: 2024-04-13
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Flexible Schedule
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San Jose, CA 95110
Come help us spruce up the River Park, your local green space! Our Trail Cleanups are a great opportunity to beautify the grounds of the park and give a little love to the planet. Spend some time on your Saturday morning to improve the lives of our local wildlife and community members by giving them a safe and clean space to enjoy. WORKDAY DETAILS → Date: Every 3rd Saturday of the month (weather permitting) → Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM → Location: It varies on where the park needs support that week - sign up on Eventbrite to learn the specific location for the month! Volunteers are asked to arrive by 9:00 AM for a contactless sign-in; workday instructions will follow and we will begin our walking cleanup shortly after. PRE-REGISTRATION THROUGH EVENTBRITE IS REQUIRED. SIGN UP NOW TO SECURE YOUR SPOT! https://www.eventbrite.com/o/guadalupe-river-park-conservancy-30605678496 IMPORTANT INFORMATION We provide all necessary tools for the cleanup as well as disposable gloves. The workday will run through 11:00 AM, or when it gets too hot to work outside (seasonal). Restrictions: We are unable to accommodate drop-ins if the event is sold out. School groups and corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator in advance to schedule events. The minimum age to volunteer is 10 years old. Chaperones are required for individuals age 15 and under. PRE-REGISTRATION THROUGH EVENTBRITE IS REQUIRED. SIGN UP NOW TO SECURE YOUR SPOT! https://www.eventbrite.com/o/guadalupe-river-park-conservancy-30605678496 Preparation: Restrooms will not be readily available during the clean up, as we will be walking through the park A drinking fountain is onsite, though we highly encourage you to bring a full, reusable water bottle Closed-toed shoes and clothes you are comfortable getting dirty are essential We highly recommend wearing sunscreen and bringing a hat Inclement weather may cancel this event; we will contact you should conditions require the event to be postponed We adhere to the stricter of State and County Public Health guidelines pertaining to COVID-19; please check the Santa Clara County Public Health Department's COVID-19 Guidelines for the General Public for the most up-to-date regulations for outdoor settings. PRE-REGISTRATION THROUGH EVENTBRITE IS REQUIRED. SIGN UP NOW TO SECURE YOUR SPOT! https://www.eventbrite.com/o/guadalupe-river-park-conservancy-30605678496
Date Posted: 2024-02-13
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Flexible Schedule
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San Jose, CA 95110
The Conservancy is currently looking for a Fridayanimal care intern! Our current educational animals: Two snakes, two lizards (residing in bioactive enclosures), one toad two turtles, several fish, several crayfish, and insects. Please note: Our Visitor Center is operating on a hybrid model, therefore in office staffing varies. The commitment to a set shift from our next intern is vital to ensure someone is there to open the building for volunteers. INTERESTED? ↓↓↓ READ MORE! ↓↓↓ DETAILS Little experience with animals is needed as there will be an orientation and on-going training with the Education Program Manager. Time Frame: 1 - 5 day commitment during the week Long-term (at least 6 months required) The time of the shift depends on the individual, but can be any 1.5 - 2 hour shift from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (morning to early afternoon preferred). Specific shifts will be discussed with the supervisor. Example volunteer shift: Wednesday from 9 AM - 11 AM. Duties: Cleaning animal enclosures Feeding/giving fresh water to animals Animal enrichment & exercise (i.e. bringing animals outside for sunlight and exercise) Handling animals for socialization Filling in log books Active communication with the Public Program Coordinator pertaining to animal observations, replenishment of supplies, and other volunteer-related items Other duties as assigned Ideal intern is someone who is: Experienced in working with animals (not required) Passionate about animals and animal care Self-directed and proactive Interested in Natural History of animals Detail-oriented, and willing to take direction Enthusiastic and positive to complement our current volunteer and staff teams Who is a good fit? Those looking to broaden their experience with exotic animals and animal care Those who are passionate about native animal species Those who genuinely care about animals and are interested in providing optimal care Training: Little experience with animals is needed. A short orientation will be held. There will be an on-going training process with the Public Programs Coordinator at the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy, as well as the other animal care interns. Special Considerations: Interns must be 16 years of age or older May be needed to lift approximately 20 lbs. Must be able to stand up and reach down for extended periods of time (can take breaks to offset if needed) Volunteer may need to walk across the street (or drive; although no reimbursement for gas will be given) to retrieve animal food from pet food supplier Must be comfortable, or willing to become comfortable, with "exotic" animals (i.e. snakes, fish, arthropods, toads, lizards, insects, etc.) This is a long-term assignment (at least 6 months required) due to the training involved Must be able to work independently and with minimal direction ____________________________ Narrative Guadalupe River Park Conservancy is looking for an enthusiastic, passionate individuals that are interested in doing animal care for our educational animal ambassadors! These animals include two snakes, two lizards, one toad, two turtles, several fish, several crayfish, and insects. You do not need experience with these animals, but this role is probably not the best fit for anyone with a serious phobia. This is a long-term (at least six month) commitment. Duties required include, but are not limited to: cleaning animal enclosures, feeding/providing water to animals, enrichment (exercise/time outside), filling in log books, and other duties as they are assigned. Special items to consider are that interns need to lift 20 lbs occasionally, be able to stand up/reach down for extended periods of time, be able to walk across the street and back, be open to working with exotic animals, and be able to work independently and with minimal direction. The time commitment varies, but candidates must be able to commit to a regular shift during the week.
Date Posted: 2024-03-12
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Flexible Schedule
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San Jose, CA 95110
Guadalupe River Park Conservancy is currently seeking volunteers to help maintain our Heritage Rose Garden with our ongoing Saturday workdays that are hosted from 8:30am-11:30am. Did you know our Heritage Rose Garden holds the largest public collection of roses in the Western hemisphere with over 3,000 varieties and more than 4,000 planted roses? That's right... and it's located in the heart of downtown San José in Guadalupe River Park. Join us for a morning of gardening! We will be completing a wide variety of seasonal tasks including planting, weeding, deadheading, mulching, and pruning, among others. No gardening experience is required - we would be happy to teach you on site! We will be meeting at the Heritage Rose Garden Shed to kick off the volunteer service event - more details on our Eventbrite. Please note that the minimum age to volunteer in the Heritage Rose Garden is 14 years old. Adult chaperones are required to attend with individuals age 15 and younger. In addition, please note that: We provide all necessary tools and have gloves to borrow. If you prefer to use your own pruners, loppers, or gloves, feel free to bring them to the event. Restrooms will be available in the Rotary PlayGarden starting at 10:00 Please bring your own water bottle as the water fountain will be unavailable for use at this time. Volunteers are asked to arrive by 8:30 for a contactless sign-in, workday instructions will follow. We will be providing all necessary tools for the workday, but if you would prefer to use your own pruners and/or loppers, feel free to bring them to the event. The workday will begin at 8:30 and will run through 11:30, although the workday may be shortened due to inclement weather such as rain or extreme heat (seasonal). School groups and corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator to schedule events. Be sure to sign up through Eventbrite in case there are event updates! History: The San Jose Heritage Rose Garden, or the "Sangerhausen of the West," is an unexpected jewel located in downtown San Jose. The purpose of the rose garden was to provide a safe haven for important rose species and to connect the public with the rare and beautiful flowers. Special emphasis was placed on choosing types of roses that would supplement the Municipal Rose Garden’s collection. The criteria for choosing the roses that would be placed in the new garden included: 1. Rose varieties that were in danger of becoming lost or inaccessible 2. Rose varieties whose genes contributed to the best roses ever 3. Rose varieties that were so great that the public should have the opportunity to view them 4. Rose varieties that would become rare in the future To sign up, please RSVP with the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heritage-rose-garden-volunteer-workday-tickets-682362503617?aff=ebdsoporgprofile We look forward to seeing you in the park soon!
Date Posted: 2024-02-13
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Flexible Schedule
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San Jose, CA 95110
Our Historic Orchard Revitalization is well under way and we are looking for volunteers to help us with the continued maintenance of the new fruit trees on site. Help us with our trees, and come back in a few years to see the (literal) fruits of your labor! WORKDAY DETAILS → Date: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month (weather permitting) → Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM → Location: Historic Orchard Please arrive as close to 9:30 AM as possible so that we can get you checked in via a contactless sign-in; workday instructions will follow check in. PRE-REGISTRATION THROUGH EVENTBRITE IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. SIGN UP NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! https://www.eventbrite.com/o/guadalupe-river-park-conservancy-30605678496 POSSIBLE TASKS - Weed removal - Minor infrastructure repairs - Tree pruning - Mulching - Other tasks, as necessary We provide all necessary tools and have gloves to borrow for the workday. If you prefer to use your own gloves, feel free to bring them to the event. If you prefer to use your own gloves, feel free to bring them to the event. Restrictions: We are unable to accommodate drop-ins if the event is sold out. School groups and corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator in advance to schedule events. The minimum age to volunteer is 10 years old. Chaperones are required for individuals age 15 and under. PRE-REGISTRATION THROUGH EVENTBRITE IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. SIGN UP NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! https://www.eventbrite.com/o/guadalupe-river-park-conservancy-30605678496 In addition, please note that: Restrooms are a short walk from the Orchard A drinking fountain is onsite, though we highly encourage you to bring a full, reusable water bottle Closed-toed shoes and clothes you are comfortable getting dirty are essential We highly recommend wearing sunscreen and bringing a hat Inclement weather may cancel this event; we will contact you should conditions require the event to be postponed We adhere to the stricter of State and County Public Health guidelines pertaining to COVID-19; please check the Santa Clara County Public Health Department's COVID-19 Guidelines for the General Public for the most up-to-date regulations for outdoor settings. PRE-REGISTRATION THROUGH EVENTBRITE IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. SIGN UP NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! https://www.eventbrite.com/o/guadalupe-river-park-conservancy-30605678496
Date Posted: 2024-02-13
