Opportunity Details
Greenhouse Planting and Upkeep
Brief Organizational Description:
A weekly volunteer opportunity at the Greenhouse at Bryan Park. We are growing seedlings to distribute to the community gardens and the larger community of Richmond.
Volunteer Position Description and Purpose:
We are looking for volunteers to plant seeds, care for seedlings and assist with greenhouse maintainence for the service of the community gardens of Richmond.
Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:
The volunteers will be watering, transplanting seedlings, cleaning pots as needed and assisting in any other tasks that may arise.
Qualifications, Skills, & Requirements:
We welcome all levels of experience!
Time Commitment:
2 hours
Other Information (if applicable):
- We can mark attendance in the system
- We will train on site as needed
- We recommend wearing clothes that you aren't afraid to get dirty, long sleeves in case you are allergic to some plants. Bring layers. The temperature in the greenhouse fluctuates. Waterproof shoes or boots are recommended but not required. Again, wear what you're not afraid to get dirty.
- Directions to parking: wind your way into Bryan Park, around the roundabout, through the gate, take your first right (disregard the No Right Turn sign) and park in the parking lot of the cottage/greenhouse or along the road if there are no spots.
- Bring a waterbottle and gloves. We do have extra gloves and all the tools you'll need.
- If we are not in the greenhouse knock on the door of the cottage.
Environment
Age Minimum (with Adult): 1+, Minimum Age:12+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed
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