Community Garden Volunteer
(Upper Oakville Shopping Centre, Blueberry Fields Community Garden)
Position ID: V-HVC0540
Last Full Update: 16 Oct 2023
Opportunity Details: Community Garden Volunteer
| Contact | Ruth Borst, Volunteer Coordinator, Blueberry Fields Community Garden; Phone: 647-640-2025; Email: borstrr@gmail.com |
| Duties | Community garden volunteers help with general maintenance of the garden (weeding the beds, spreading compost/woodchips) and with planting and harvesting vegetables and herbs to be donated to a food bank. |
| More Info Link | https://www.blueberryfields.ca/blog/about-the-garden/ |
| Benefits | Physical activity, fresh air |
| Ages | 12 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Community Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups |
| Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Donations - Food, Fresh Items ; Gardening / Yard Work ; Harvesting Assistance |
| Skills/Experience | Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Team Work |
| Commitment Length | Short Term ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term |
| Interaction Level | Small Group |
| Seasons | Spring ; Summer ; Fall |
| Accessibility | Not Accessible |
| Location | Upper Oakville Shopping Centre, 1011 Upper Middle Rd E ( Located at the northeast corner of Upper Mi |
| Number of Positions | Oakville 10 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation |
| Transportation | Near public transit |
| Police Check | Not Required |
| Start Date | On or after 15 Oct 2023 |
Agency Details: Upper Oakville Shopping Centre, Blueberry Fields Community Garden
| Office Phone | 416-856-7002 |
| info@oakvilleshops.com | |
| Website | www.blueberryfields.ca |
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