Garden Program Assistant - Youth (aged 18-30)

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• Assisting with planting, transplanting, and maintaining plants in the greenhouse and garden. Water, fertilize, and monitor plant health, reporting any issues like pests or diseases. Weed, mulch, and maintain garden beds to ensure a healthy growing environment;
• Help with harvesting, sorting, and packaging produce as needed. Maintain cleanliness and organization in the greenhouse, tool storage areas, and workspaces;
• Participate in composting and other sustainable gardening practices;
• Assist with setting up garden trellises and irrigation systems, and monitoring soil conditions;
• Support educational workshops or community events (e.g. interpreter) to gardening and sustainability (if interested).

Requirements Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.Comfortable commuting to opportunity locationWhenFlexibleWhere On-site Address 2330 Midland AvenueScarborough , Ontario M1S 5G5CausesAssociations & Service ClubsCommunity & Social ServicesChildren & YouthEnvironment & ConservationType of VolunteerIndividualCollege/University Placement40-Hour High School ProgramType of ActivityOutdoorPhysically ActiveGood for AgesAdult (Ages 18-54)LanguagesEnglishLess DetailsCentre for Immigrant and Community Services are a part of.Communitieswe help & serveOur OpportunitiesFound: 1 OpportunitiesGarden Program Assistant - Youth (aged 18-30)Scarborough, OntarioGarden work – Youth Garden Club (18 – 30 years old) - Assisting CICS Community greenhouse and garden operations and maintenance.OngoingSee DetailsMessage Sent!Your message has been successfully sent to the organizationMorning Shift Description Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit. Consequuntur, excepturi?Minimum Age RequirementAdult (Age 18-54)