| About the Position | |
| Position # | 3505 |
| Organization | Greater Victoria Green Team |
| Position | Environmental Volunteer - Remove Invasive Plants & Meet Community at Peter Grant Park, Sidney! |
| Location | Peter Grant Park, Sidney, BC, Canada |
| Impact Statement | To inspire stewardship of nature by connecting diverse individuals through hands-on educational environmental activities |
| Description |
We will be removing invasive English Ivy, Himalayan blackberry, and Scotch Broom from Peter Grant park! WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING • Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty • Long sleeves and long pants to protect from thorny plants and insects • Refillable water bottle with lots of water (we will have water for you to refill with if needed!) • Sturdy closed toe shoes/boots • A hat, sunscreen • Rain jacket in case it rains • Optional: Your own gardening gloves, tools, and/or safety glasses FLOW OF THE ACTIVITY • Meet at 9:45am for sign-in & introductions (please be on time) • If you can't find us, please call 778-677-9078 • Receive instruction & demo for the activity • Remove invasive plants • Take break for refreshments half way through • Volunteer until 1 pm then sign-out at end, take home an eco-gift! |
| Training Details |
WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED TO YOU • Gloves, tools, and safety glasses if you don't have your own • An educational instruction on what to do (no experience necessary!) • Refreshments • A small thank you gift at the end, donated by a Canadian and/or eco-friendly business |
| Working Conditions | We will be working Rain Or Shine! |
| Minimum Duration | Special event |
| Timing | Weekend - Daytime |
| Time Detail | Saturday June 3rd from 9:45am to 1:00pm |
| Special Event Start Date | 2023-06-03 |
| Special Event End Date | 2023-06-03 |
| Age | 1+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, A Group, ESL/EAL |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Accessibility | Support Newcomers and ESL |
| Area(s) of Interest | Children/Youth, Gardening/Environment, Leadership/Management |
| Skill(s) | Team Building, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communication, Verbal Communication, Community Knowledge/Awareness, Stewardship |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | https://www.meetup.com/Greater-Victoria-Green-Team |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Kaitlin Warren |
| Phone | 7786779078 |
| Address | Victoria, |
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