Volunteer
To sign up as a volunteer look at the chart below to find
the garden you want to help with. Before coming for the first
time, call the Garden Organizer for that garden.
> Specific Garden
Information
2009 Schedules
**Please call the Garden Organizer before coming to work
the first time.
| Garden |
Sun. |
Mon. |
Tues. |
Weds. |
Thurs. |
Fri. |
Sat. |
2nd Street
2nd and Inez Streets |
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4-6 pm |
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call for additional times |
Meadow Hill/Flagship
End of Reserve St. |
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8-1pm |
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5-7:30 pm |
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Northside
Cooley and Holmes |
4-7 pm |
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9-12 pm |
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call for additional times |
ASUM behind the golf course
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11-3pm |
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River Road
1631 River Rd |
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9-7 pm |
9-5 pm |
9-5 pm |
9-7 pm
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9-5 pm
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Varies, call first |
Orchard Gardens
210 N. Grove
PEAS Farm
3010 Duncan Dr.
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9-5 pm
9-12, 1-4 |
9-6:30pm
9-12, 1-4 |
9-5 pm
9-12, 1-4 |
9-6:30 pm
9-12, 1-4 |
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The Garden Organizer at each garden will determine the hours
available for volunteers. Some people choose to work at the
garden closest to them, however many choose a garden that
has a volunteer schedule that better fits their free time.
As the summer progresses the schedule has more morning shifts
and fewer afternoon shifts.
Working Expectations
Volunteers are expected to ask the Garden Organizer for assignments,
and check in when the task is completed. If you will be late
or absent for your scheduled shift, please call your garden
organizer in advance. This helps the garden organizer plan
projects and seek alternate volunteers if needed.
Prepare for Variety
Volunteers should come to the site prepared for a variety
of work and weather. Bring gloves, hat, rain gear, water,
snacks, and sun protection. Closed toed shoes are required.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed at the garden sites or greenhouses
because of the tobacco mosaic virus, a plant disease that
affects members of the tomato family. Smokers are asked to
wash their hands before coming into contact with plants or
soil.
Benefits of Volunteering
Volunteers for Veggies Program
The Garden Organizer gives out produce at the end
of each shift to volunteers participating in this program.
To qualify you must work a structured shift that is 4 hours
long with two 15-minute breaks. Volunteers can earn 1/2 share
(averages 5 pounds) of vegetables for working a shift at a
garden. One full share is designed for a family of four for
one week. We are family friendly! Many sites have play areas and kid
friendly gardens. |
Contact Information
The Garden Organizers are:
Greg Price, River Road Organizer, 240-3848
Sarah Bortis, Orchard Gardens
Organizer,
728-8835, 721.2504(barn)
Betsy Defries, Northside, Meadow Hill and 2nd St. Garden Organizer, 207.1117
Alex Kuennan, ASUM Garden Organizer, 531.4615
Contact them directly at the number listed above, or you can leave a general message at:
(406) 523-3663
gardencityharvest@gmail.com |