Community Garden Volunteer - City of Guelph
(Guelph (City of). Public Services, Guelph - Carden St - City Hall, Parks and Recreation - Recreation and Cultural Facilities)
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Impact Statement | Grow food and build community! | |||
Contact | Samantha Dupre, Community Gardens Coordinator, City of Guelph Forestry and Sustainable Landscapes, Parks; Email: communitygardens@guelph.ca | |||
Duties | Various garden maintenance tasks, may include: watering, weeding, building or maintaining beds/composters/fencing/pathways, harvesting food, mulching. Contact garden of interest directly via city website listing for details and to arrange a specific opportunity. A map of all garden projects and contact details for each is available via the 'more info link' below. | |||
Sustainable Development Goals | Zero Hunger ; Good Health and Well-Being ; Reduced Inequality ; Sustainable Cities and Communities ; Responsible Consumption and Production | |||
More Info Link | https://guelph.ca/living/recreation/parks/community-and-pollinator-gardens/ | |||
Benefits | Are you interested in growing your own fresh food, herbs or flowers but don’t have the space? Are you looking for a way to make new friends, and give back to the community? Join one of Guelph’s community gardens where you can volunteer to grow food for charity, register for a plot to grow your own fresh food, or do both! Everyone is welcome from beginner to garden pro. Share in the establishment, maintenance, and rewards of the garden. | |||
Suitable For | Anyone | |||
Areas of Interest | Building & Construction ; Food Services / Nutrition ; Gardening / Yard Work ; Harvesting Assistance ; Maintenance / Repair ; Nature / Environment | |||
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Creativity ; Mentoring & Training ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work | |||
Commitment Length | Short Term (Up to 4 months) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) | |||
Interaction Level | Solitary ; One-on-one ; Small Group | |||
Seasons | Spring ; Summer ; Fall | |||
Accessibility | Unknown | |||
Location | Various Locations: https://guelph.ca/living/recreation/parks/community-and-pollinator-gardens/ | |||
Number of Positions | Guelph 50 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
Training | Training on the job | |||
Transportation | Near public transit | |||
Start Date | On or after 10 May 2022 | |||
Agency Details | ||||
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Organization Name | Guelph (City of). Public Services, Guelph - Carden St - City Hall, Parks and Recreation - Recreation and Cultural Facilities | |||
facilitybooking@guelph.ca | ||||
Website | guelph.ca/living/recreation/rec-facilities | |||
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