Gardening season is year-round, and our programming team at Possum Creek MetroPark is creating a way for people to learn in our various garden-oriented classes! Join the team and help us create a more engaging and individualized program for our programs. You do not need to be an expert to be a program support for this opportunity, but gardening and plant knowledge are always a plus.
Impact
Possum Creek MetroPark is creating programs to engage people in growing their own produce, learning about the plants, and ways to give back to the community. During programs volunteers help educate participants about habitats for pollinators and their connection to food production, as well as sustainable gardening. Program support volunteers help build access, comfort, convenience, and safety into our programs for all interested in learning. They enable more individualized support for first-time learners in this valuable skill-building program. They help people make a stronger connection to nature by making it easy to experience the outdoors in fun activities.
Tasks
Under the supervision of the Staff Lead, volunteers will assist with the following:
- Assist staff with room setup of the room and gathering supplies needed for participants
- Welcome and greet participants, and help them get checked in and find their place.
- Volunteers will assist with simple tasks, including: helping participants harvest vegetables and herbs from the garden.
- Assistthe staff lead during the program to create a better learning environment, and help ensure the instructor gets to each participant's questions.
- Hand out program materials as needed.
- Assist participants in following the instructor's direction and getting more supplies as needed.
- Assist with teardown and putting supplies back in place.
Eligibility
- This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Long-Term and Short-Term. Learn more about our types of service here.
Additional Notes:
- Environment & Physical Demands: This program takes place indoors. Volunteers may participate in some bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting objects to 10 lbs or more.
- Parking & Meeting Instructions: Click here for a map of Possum Creek MetroPark. Volunteers should arrive early to allow for parking and arriving on time. Volunteers are scheduled an hour before the program to help with set up, and an hour after the program to help with tear down. Staff leads meet volunteers in the Education Building and will orient volunteers to the location, tasks, and other important information.
- Dress: Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear their MetroParks name badge and t-shirt.
Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Programming Volunteer Position Description for more information more opportunities.
