Gardener - Adult/Seniors Day Program
On-Site
Ongoing
Student Friendly
55+ Friendly
Summary
VON is looking for volunteers to help with caring for a backyard garden that is part of the Adult/Seniors Day program.
Location
Address
VON - Adult Day Program- 400 Victoria Avenue, North, Ontario, Hamilton, L8L 5G8
Hamilton, Ontario L8L 5G8
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
Typical Activities:
- Planting: Sowing seeds, transplanting seedlings, and planting bulbs.
- Weeding: Removing unwanted plants from garden beds.
- Watering: Ensuring plants receive adequate moisture.
- Harvesting: Collecting fruits, vegetables, and herbs when they are ripe.
- Mulching: Applying a layer of material (like wood chips or straw) to the soil surface.
- Composting: Managing organic waste for decomposition into nutrient-rich soil amendment.
- General Maintenance: Raking leaves, maintaining trails, and performing other tasks as needed.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Minimum 16 years old
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
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- Gardening Skills