| About the Position | |
| Position # | 4122 |
| Organization | Victoria West Community Association |
| Position | Garden maintenance volunteers - Monday and Saturday garden sessions March- October |
| Location | 521 Craigflower Road, Victoria, BC, Canada |
| Impact Statement | The Victoria West Community Association is a not for profit organization whose mission is to engage residents in community stewardship, to impact decisions that affect the community, to raise awareness, to foster a sense of spirit and pride and to encourage participation in community issues, solutions, projects and events. |
| Description |
On the 1st Saturday of each month [starting March] and alternating Mondays [starting 24 Feb] under the direction of the Garden Coordinator we will be in Banfield Park in Vic West, maintaining the Orchard, Tea Garden and pollinator gardens. Weeding, transplanting, mulching and pruning as the seasons require. Season will progress until late October [last date weather dependent!] |
| Training Details | in session. all tools supplied [you are welcome to bring your own though!] |
| Working Conditions | Outside. Wear close toed shoes [even in Summer!!] and bring refillable water bottle if possible. Washroom at nearby community centre. All ages and abilities welcome. Please advise of any accommodations required prior to the session. |
| Minimum Duration | 4 - 6 months |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime, Weekend - Daytime |
| Time Detail | sessions 2 hours in length. see sign up pages for specific dates & times. |
| Age | 4+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, A Group, ESL/EAL |
| Transportation | Car required |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible washroom, Designated accessible parking space, Support volunteers with special needs, Accessible work space, Support Newcomers and ESL |
| Area(s) of Interest | Gardening/Environment, Maintenance/Trades, Food Security |
| Skill(s) | Stewardship, Respect, Self-Motivation, Flexibility |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | http://www.victoriawest.ca |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Louise Kelaher |
| Phone | 2505908922 |
| Address | 521 Craigflower Road Victoria, V9A 6Z5 |
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