| About the Position | |
| Position # | 3930 |
| Organization | YMCA-YWCA Vancouver Island |
| Position | Gardening Program |
| Impact Statement |
The Young Moms Program is a safe, supportive, transitional housing program offering counselling, independent living skills and parenting supports for young mothers and their child under the age of five. We are looking for a Gardener to help maintain the flowers, trees and green spaces on our property during the year and to help with the food boxes in the spring and summer months to connect young parents and their children to nature and improve food security and health. |
| Description |
Responsibilities: •Tending to the garden •Watering and providing nutrients to plants •Mulching •Planting seeds and starters for lettuce, tomatoes, snap peas, strawberries etc., maintaining and harvesting Qualifications: •Enthusiastic and dependable •Current Standard First Aid and CPR C required •Provide and maintain a clear Police/RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required; FREE TO OBTAIN FOR VOLUNTEERING •No prior experience necessary if interested in learning about gardening To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to: Human Resources YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island Email: hr@vancouverislandy.ca Please Note: 1.Application Deadline: This posting will close when suitable candidates have been found. 2.We thank all applicants, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. |
| Training Details | No prior experience necessary if interested in learning about gardening. |
| Working Conditions | Outside at the Y Young Moms home |
| Minimum Duration | More than 1 year |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime, Weekend - Daytime |
| Time Detail | 2-4 hours per week |
| Age | 18+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Area(s) of Interest | Gardening/Environment |
| Skill(s) | Sensitivity, Accountability, Empathy, Respect, Flexibility |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | https://vancouverislandy.com/ |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Dina Correale |
| Phone | 2503867511 |
| Address | 1314 Lakepoint Way Victoria, V9B 0S2 |