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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: Apr 15, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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San Jose, CA 95110
The Guadalupe River Park Conservancy provides community leadership for the development and active use of the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens through education, advocacy and stewardship. As part of our stewardship, we are looking for Volunteer Garden Supervisors to direct the activities of volunteers working "in the field" on our heritage rose garden workdays, greeting new volunteers, ensuring that tools are available, providing instruction, and allocating tasks to further the growth and maintenance of the garden. We are seeking two volunteers with rose gardening knowledge and experience to help us on Saturday mornings for a couple hours with managing a portion of a workday group (15-30 people) as well as assist with returning equipment to their proper place at the visitor center. Tasks involved on the workdays include, but are not limited to: Weeding Mulching Removal of spent roses (deadheading) Pruning Litter pickup Other tasks as needed During low attended work days, you will assist with the following tasks that are: Rose plant health checks Inventories Engraving plaques for the plants. If you genuinely enjoy working with others, teaching people from all walks of life, and working outdoors with roses, then you might be the kind of person we are looking for! Even better if you have knowledge of horticulture, gardening, landscaping, or similar activities, though not necessarily required; We will teach you how to do all of these tasks! Minimum age of 18 years old is required. Ideal volunteers will be able to commit to on long term schedule. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, or would like to know more, please contact us at volunteers@grpg.org
Date Posted: Apr 15, 2025
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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 Google form. 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 AM, 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 check your email for 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://forms.gle/FKYH9PgMV7fBQTvx7 We look forward to seeing you in the park soon!
Date Posted: Apr 15, 2025
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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. 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 GOOGLE FORM IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. SIGN UP NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! LINK: https://forms.gle/GmWENAkCtoTRHLEN8 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.
Date Posted: Apr 15, 2025
