Gardening Project Volunteer

1 week ago

Edmonton, Canada Catholic Social Services Full time

**Do you like gardening?**

**Do you enjoy volunteering with children & youth?**

**Would you like to help beautify a residential property?**

**If you said yes to these questions, then we have the perfect volunteer opportunity for YOU**

Catholic Social Service's Children, Family & Community Service is currently looking for 4 Gardening Project Volunteers in Edmonton.

**If you are someone who enjoys gardening & connecting with others, then this volunteer placement might be the right fit for you**

**What you can expect**:

- To provide gardening and planting support for staff and residents in CFCS Residential sites to enhanse and beautify the appearance of the yard.
- To provide weekly yard maintenance, as well as provide mentoring support or assistance when requested.
- Assist with a variety of activities such as spring cleaning, weeding, watering plants, raking leaves, and planting flowers.
- Provide any constructive feedback or suggestions to encourage upkeep of the yard and plant maintenance.
- Have fun

**Desired Skills/Abilities**:

- Previous gardening experience
- Good Interpersonal Skills is an asset
- Physical ability to perform gardening tasks such as bending, digging, lifting, shovelling, and weeding.
- Ability to carry garbage bags and other materials that weigh less than 10 pounds
- Good communication skills
- Non-judgmental attitude, with a respectful and positive inter-personal and interactive social skills

**Volunteer Perks**
- Access to diverse Agency training
- Skill based volunteering which allows volunteers to develop their talents
- Creating new relationships by increasing social connections
- Ability to make recommendations for program development
- Quality supervision and support
- Meaningful recognition
- Reference letters upon completion of 25 hours or more
- Access to the Leisure Discount Program (City of Edmonton)

**Commitment is 2-3 hours per week for 2-3 months.

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