GROW FOOD / VEGGIE GARDENING

GROW WITH US AT THE CLIMATE SMART VICTORY GARDEN

Volunteers: Experienced Gardener
Project: Climate Smart Victory Garden | Foundation for Building Sustainable Communities
Location: 18648 Leslie St, Sharon (East Gwillimbury), GTA / York Region, Ontario

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated volunteers to help support new gardeners and manage our garden for the 2024 season.

In this role you will:

• Support new gardeners in their learning of growing food, in person and virtually
• 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

Volunteer Gardener Description:

Commitment:

• 5 hours/ week, until October 2024, ideally at times when new gardeners are at the garden

Responsibilities:

• Support new gardeners with common gardening issues and obstacles
• Assist with garden maintenance
• Attend regular garden team virtual meetings (x1 per week)
• Assist with facilitation of garden workshops and events (optional)

Personal Suitability:

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

Job Requirements:

Anyone with an interest in supporting new gardeners develop their skills and want to be involved in Climate Smart food production.

HOW TO APPLY:

If interested, please email Kaileigh at csvgsharon@gmail.com with your cover letter and resume for this role by June 15th 2024.

Please mention you saw this posting at FoodWork.ca.

Our First planting day will take place towards the end of May, but applications will still be considered into June. We hope to see you at our place this season!