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Garden Mentors
Nurture Youth-Led Gardens
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Description Hello! Youth in Food Systems and Nurture are recruiting adult Garden Mentor Volunteers from the community to support our youth teams over the summer break.
This volunteer position requires offering 2 hours per week in the garden throughout July & August. We welcome individuals or teams to apply!
Volunteers are not responsible for the success of the garden (the youth are!), but as a Garden Mentor you would be a vital support to the youth team, helping answer questions, sparking curiosity and suggesting weekly tasks. We have a number of positions filled already, and we are still seeking volunteers for the following schools:
Floradale P.S. Glencairn P.S. Prueter P.S. Grand River C.I. St.Mary's High School KCI Glenview Park S.S.
Most of the above schools are located on public transit routes, with the exception of Floradale P.S.
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Position Qualifications
Ideal for: An Individual, A Group Age: 18+
Area(s) of Interest: Children/Youth, Environment, Mentoring / Tutoring
Skill(s): Facilitation and Training, Motivate Others, Decision-Making/Prioritizing, Empathy
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Training / Work Condtions
Training Details: Vulnerable Sector Check required Training to take place in May and June. Ongoing support from staff throughout the summer. Working Conditions: Outdoor work in a school garden space. Most of the gardens consist of raised beds with pathways between for accessibility. Some hands-on gardening work will be required, including bending, walking, and using tools as needed. Time in the garden will be spent alongside a group of 3-5 youth aged 10-19. Accessibility: Accessible work space, Support Newcomers Transportation: On a bus route
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Time Commitment
Duration: 3 months or less Weekday - Daytime, Weekday - Evening Times are to be determined in collaboration with the Mentor and youth teams as each garden. Weekly time slot will remain consistent over the course of the volunteer experience. (e.g. Tuesdays from 1pm - 3pm each week)
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https://seeds.ca/schoolfoodgardens/
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Send an Email Message
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Rayna Almas
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226-600-7782
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12 Dupont St. W. Waterloo, N2L 2X6
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Kitchener,Waterloo,Cambridge
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