GROW FOOD / GARDENING

Needed: Garden Volunteers
Project: Climate Smart Victory Garden | Foundation for Building Sustainable Communities
Location: 18648 Leslie St, Sharon / Newmarket, Ontario

GROW WITH US AT THE CLIMATE SMART VICTORY GARDEN, SHARON.

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated volunteers to help manage our garden for the 2023 season. There is no previous gardening experience required (although if you have it, we consider that to be an asset!), as long as you are interested in learning we are interested in teaching you!

In this role you will:

• Learn how to grow food for yourself and your family in a supported and friendly environment
• Help to develop your people management skills, we are always looking for enthusiastic individuals to take on a leadership role (no pressure though if that’s not you!)
• Improve communication skills as we navigate maintenance and watering schedules within the team during the realities of the current pandemic

Volunteer Gardener Description:

Commitment:

• 5 hours/ week, May – October 2023

Responsibilities:

• Assist with garden maintenance
• Assist with facilitation of garden workshops and events
• Attend regular garden team virtual meetings

Personal Suitability:

• A strong team player
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Physically able to lift ~30lbs and use garden tools
• Takes initiative and demonstrates integrity
• Knowledge of plants/ gardening considered an asset

Job Requirements:

Anyone with an interest in learning how to garden and who wants to be involved in Climate Smart food production.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions and/or submit your resume for us to connect further with you about this exciting opportunity!

Location: 18648 Leslie St, Sharon, ON L0G 1V0

If interested, please email Kaileigh at csvgsharon@gmail.com with your cover letter and resume for this role no later than June 10th, 2023.

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