Gardening Volunteer (Bethell Hospice)

Gardening Volunteer
(Bethell Hospice)

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Position ID: 798

Last Modified: 17 May 2013

Last Full Update: 08 May 2013

Opportunity Details

Duties of Role

- assist with maintenance of weeds
- dead heading of bulbs
- planting bushes and hydrangeas
- planting perennials
- trimming plants, trees, shrubs

Benefit(s) to the Volunteer

- learn to work with a team
- opportunity to meet with like-minded individuals
- work in an eco- friendly country environment
- excellent networking opportunities

Hours Awarded to Students

Yes

Ages

16 year(s) and up

Police Check

Required

Skills/Experience

- Must be enthusiastic to work outdoors
- Must be enthusiastic working in a team environment
- Must have an interest in gardening or learning about gardening
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- MUST WANT TO HAVE SOME FUN

Qualifications/Certification

Bring own small gardening tools, gloves, hats, sunscreen,

Length of Commitment

One Time Only - Blitz week of May 5th - May 12th ; Blitz Day - June 1, 2013

Additional Blitz days will be posted.

- summer months, 1 - 4 hour shift per week
- attend blitz days

Minimum Hours

3 / Week

Location

Bethell Hospice, 15835 McLaughlin Road, Inglewood, ON L7C 1H4

Link to Map

goo.gl/maps/SYJsz

Accessibility (AODA)

Unknown

Transportation

Own transportation is required as location is not on the public transit route.

Main Contact

Louise Stinson, Senior Manager, Volunteer & Facility Administration, Bethell Hospice; Phone: 905-838-3534; Fax: 905-838-0302; Email: lstinson@bethellhospice.org

Social Media Links

Facebook: www.facebook.com/BethellHospice

Website: www.bethellhospice.org

Start Date

On or after 01 May 2013

End Date

31 Oct 2013

Dates and Times

Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening

Hours and days are flexible

Seasons

Spring ; Summer ; Fall

Number of Volunteers Req'd

Caledon (Town of): 20 individual(s)

20 individual(s) needed in total.

Training

Orientation ; Training-on-the-job

Interaction Level

Medium Group ; Will interact with staff and volunteers of all ages.

Areas of Interest

Environment (General Help) ; Environmental Protection/Advocacy ; Family ; Gardening/Yard Care ; Group Volunteering ; Tree Planting ; Youth Volunteer

Suitable For

Youth (16 to 18) ; Young Adult (19 to 24) ; Adult (24+) ; Family Group ; Corporate Team/Group