Volunteer to Help Plant Edible Gardens
(We Grow Food)
Opportunity Details: Volunteer to Help Plant Edible Gardens
| Contact | Frankie Cavallari, Volunteer Coordinator, We Grow Food, 9286071 Canada Association; Phone: 9052431449; Email: wegrowfoodediblegardenproject@gmail.com |
| Duties | We Grow Food, 9286071 Canada Association works out of the Durham Region area to provide education on how to grow food, gain control on access to fresh foods, and how to build and grow gardens. We currently work with Schools and Nonprofit House Communites so the work is more on the physical side. The shifts are about 3-4 hours long and range all over the Durham Region. Please be advised that because we work within schools and vulnerable communities, we do require you to get a police record check. There will be a letter attached with this document that you can add to your application to receive a discount. Please note the cost is $21.00. Please also note that this pricing is subject to Durham Regional Police ONLY so, cost may differ. If you run into any issues please contact our volunteer coordinator, Frankie Cavallari, via the email stated above. |
| More Info Link | https://wegrowfood490377067.wordpress.com/ |
| Ages | 18 year(s) - 70 year(s) |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women ; Couples ; Groups ; Individuals ; Community Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups |
| Areas of Interest | Gardening / Yard Work ; Harvesting Assistance ; Nature / Environment |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Working with Children |
| Commitment Length | Short Term ; Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term |
| Interaction Level | Small Group ; Large Group |
| Minimum Hours | 4 / Month |
| Dates and Times | Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon Thursday: Morning, Afternoon Friday: Morning, Afternoon |
| Seasons | Spring ; Summer ; Fall |
| Accessibility | Partially Accessible ; Unknown ; Designated parking at entrance |
| Number of Positions | Ajax ; Beaverton ; Bowmanville ; Brock ; Brooklin ; Cannington ; Clarington ; Courtice ; Durham Region ; Orono ; Oshawa ; Pickering ; Port Perry ; Scugog ; Uxbridge (Township of) ; Whitby 15 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Training on-going |
| Transportation | Near public transit - Depends on the local area ; Driver License required ; Transportation provided - Sometimes Carpooling is available |
| Cost | Only cost is the police check and price will vary depending on your home city. |
| Police Check | Required |
Agency Details: We Grow Food
| Office Phone | 905-439-2527 |
| Communications.wegrowfood@gmail.com | |
| Website | www.wegrowfood.org |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | c/o Carol Vandersanden 366 Leslie St Oshawa, ON L1G 5H9 |
