Needs From: Head of the Lakes United Way

Volunteer: Summer Gardener!

First Witness Child Advocacy Center is seeking a part-time volunteer who loves gardening and plants for the summer to help up-keep our garden. 

We are looking for 5-10 hours a week, but are happy to be flexible for your schedule in terms of hours.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of plant care and an understanding of various plants’ needsInterpersonal skills to communicate plant care information to othersAttention to detailProblem-solving and decision-making to deal with gardening problemsKnowledge of health and safety regulations regarding landscaping and gardeningAbility to use various gardening toolsComfort working outdoors in all types of weather and natural elements

General duties

Planting all types of plants, including flowers, shrubs and treesMaintaining plants by watering, fertilizing and trimming themUsing and maintaining gardening tools and light gardening machineryIdentifying and treating diseases, pest infestations and other issues with garden plantsCleaning up garden areasProviding recommendations for gardensHandling edging, mulching and other garden tasksFollowing safety guidelines for applying chemicals and using equipment

Please contact Emma Hayden (ehayden@firstwitness.org) with any additional questions or concerns.

Agency: First Witness Child Advocacy Center

First Witness Child Advocacy Center is seeking a part-time volunteer who loves gardening and plants for the summer to help up-keep our garden. 

We are looking for 5-10 hours a week, but are happy to be flexible for your schedule in terms of hours.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of plant care and an understanding of various plants’ needsInterpersonal skills to communicate plant care information to othersAttention to detailProblem-solving and decision-making to deal with gardening problemsKnowledge of health and safety regulations regarding landscaping and gardeningAbility to use various gardening toolsComfort working outdoors in all types of weather and natural elements

General duties

Planting all types of plants, including flowers, shrubs and treesMaintaining plants by watering, fertilizing and trimming themUsing and maintaining gardening tools and light gardening machineryIdentifying and treating diseases, pest infestations and other issues with garden plantsCleaning up garden areasProviding recommendations for gardensHandling edging, mulching and other garden tasksFollowing safety guidelines for applying chemicals and using equipment

Please contact Emma Hayden (ehayden@firstwitness.org) with any additional questions or concerns.

Agency: First Witness Child Advocacy Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55805

Allow Groups: No