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Green Thumb Volunteer

Green Thumb Volunteer

Do you have a passion for plants and flowers? Help maintain a beautiful garden space and focal point for community pride. You can help spark conversations between customers, volunteers and staff about EPL’s green space and EPL’s role as a partner in the community.

Applications

Are you new to volunteering with EPL? If you're interested in this role, click "Apply Now" to create your profile and submit your application.

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Are you a current volunteer with EPL? If you're interested in this role, click "Current Volunteers" to contact the Volunteer Program Coordinator.

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Current Volunteers

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Volunteer Responsibilities

  • Weeding garden beds, pruning and "deadheading".
  • Cleaning the garden beds (e.g. litter removal).
  • Responsible for spring and fall clean up.
  • In collaboration with the Edmonton Horticultural Society, ensure the garden is well maintained.

Volunteer Skills & Qualifications

Required

  • Able to work outdoors using hand and gardening tools.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team.

Preferred

  • Have a pre-existing knowledge of garden maintenance.
  • Have gardening gloves and other basic gardening tools to perform gardening tasks.

Volunteer Commitment

Length of Commitment

  • June to September

Time Commitment

  • One to two hours bi-weekly or as needed to maintain the garden

Orientation / Training

  • Hands on training with the Edmonton Horticultural Society.  Time to be determined between volunteers and the Horticultural Society.

Volunteer Benefits

  • Help spark conversations between customers, volunteers and staff about EPL’s green space and EPL’s role as a partner in the community.
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