Our Mission
Username
Password

Return to listing

About the Position
Position # 1479
OrganizationQuadra Village Community Centre - Downtown Blanshard Advisory Committee
Position Team Garden Volunteer - Gardening
Location 901 Kings Road, Victoria, BC, Canada
Impact Statement We work together to nurture community well-being by providing services and programs to meet the social,educational, health, employment, environmental and recreational needs of the people in the heart of the city.
Description -Support and take direction from the Lead Volunteer Gardener in maintaining the People's Apothecary garden
-No garden experience necessary, just a willingness to learn and show up at designated work party times
-Common garden activities: identifying plants/weeds, planting, weeding, mulching, pruning, harvesting medicinal plants
-Hours of commitment is variable from 2-5 hours a week, flexible on the teams schedule
-Opportunity to work on a team, meet other like-minded gardenrs, and enhance a public community space for others to enjoy

Contact Jarret for more details gardens@quadravillagecc.com
Training Details A qualified volunteer lead gardener will teach and assign your garden tasks based on your skill level. The volunteer lead gardener will be overseen by the QVCC Gardens Coordinator to troubleshoot any garden problems or resolve any conflicts amongst the team. Garden tasks can be adapted based on person's capabilities. Hands on practical learning to improve skills in garden planning, plant identification, garden maintenance techniques, irrigation, harvesting, pruning, mulching, and more.
Working Conditions outdoors, bending, lifting, working with garden tools and garden gloves
Minimum Duration 4 - 6 months
Timing Anytime
Time Detail Flexible hours
Age 12+
Ideal for An Individual, A Group, ESL/EAL
Transportation On a bus route
Accessibility Support volunteers with special needs, Support Newcomers and ESL
Area(s) of Interest Gardening/Environment
Skill(s) Collaboration, Community Knowledge/Awareness, Repairing, Building, Maintaining Equipment
How to Apply
Application File:
Website http://www.quadravillagecc.com/
Email Send an Email Message
Contact Jarret James
Address 901 Kings Road Victoria, V8T 1W5

Directions

Copyright © 2021 Volunteer Victoria