View List ()Community Garden Volunteer
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| Contact | Jo Low, Healthy Community Development Worker, Project SHARE; Phone: 905-357-5121 ext 24; Fax: 905-357-0143; Email: jo.l@projectshare.ca | |||
| More Info Link | www.projectshare.ca | |||
| Duties | Volunteers are needed to plant, weed, water and harvest produce at Project Share's Community Garden located at Our Lady of the Scapular Church, Thorold Stone Rd, Niagara Falls. The produce is grown to provide needy families in Niagara with fresh nutritious foods in hopes of preventing childhood obesity and improving overall nutrition. | |||
| Benefits | Exercise, fresh air and the satisfaction of harvesting nutritious, organic fruits and veggies for families in need in your community. Community Service hours. | |||
| Clients | Families at or below the poverty line in Niagara | |||
| 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 Time commitment is flexible | |||
| Seasons | April to October | |||
| Location | Garden SHARE Community Garden, Thorold Stone Rd between Dorchester and Portage | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Minimum Age | 13 year(s) and up | |||
| Suitable for OSSD | Yes | |||
| Minimum Hours | 3 / Week | |||
| Commitment Length | Short Term - Spring, Summer, Fall | |||
| Training | On the job and monthly workshops | |||
| Transportation | On Bus Route | |||
| Interaction Level | Small Group | |||
| Start Date | On or after 06 Mar 2013 | |||
| End Date | 30 Nov 2013 | |||
| Police Check | Not Required | |||
| Categories | General Help (Environment) ; General Help (Food & Drink) ; General Help (Manual Labour) ; Plant Care ; Yard Work | |||
| Skills/Experience | Some knowledge of gardening is beneficial but not required | |||
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| Organization Name | Project Share | |||
| Address & Map | ||||
| Office Phone | 905-357-5121 | |||
| Fax | 905-357-0143 | |||
| info@projectshare.ca | ||||
| Website | www.projectshare.ca | |||
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