Current Opportunities

Garden Mentors 2012

GROWINGGARDENS is recruiting Volunteer Garden Mentors for the 2012 growing season!

Mentors will work with one or more beginning gardeners enrolled in the Home Garden Program. They will assist Home Gardener(s) with the garden care, planning for spring/summer/winter gardening, planting, problem-solving, maintenance, worm & compost bin construction, and garden winterization.

GROWINGGARDENS will provide training to mentors and mentees on garden planning, composting, soil health and winterization.

Time commitment: February through October 2012. 2-6 hours/mo, 30+ hours total.

TO APPLY: Please download read the Position Description and fill out an online Volunteer Application. Applications are due February 10th, 2012.

Workshop Presenters 2012

GROWINGGARDENS is recruiting Workshop Presenters for 2012!

Workshop Presenters will present workshops as part of our Our Learn & Grow workshop series. Classes are open to anyone in the community throughout the year.

We are looking for community members to share their knowledge in topics like Garden Planning, Composting, Beginning Gardening, Seed Saving, Cooking, Food Preservation, Winter Gardening, Urban Livestock as well as several other topics. GROWINGGARDENS can provide agendas or volunteers can create their own. We have set workshops that we offer each year but are also open to offering new topics based on volunteers expertise.

Time commitment: ≈3 hours/workshop, not including prep and planning.

TO APPLY: Please fill out the Workshop Presenter Interest Form

Fix -It Fair 2/25

We are looking for volunteers to fill two shifts at an upcoming Fix-It Fair!

Saturday, February 25th

Shift 1: 9-11:30 AM

Shift 2:11:30-2 PM

Location: Jefferson High School (5210 N Kirby)

Volunteers will help answer questions about GROWINGGARDENS' programs and services. Fix-It Fairs are fun, free events sponsored by the City of Portland that help attendees save money and link them to helpful community resources.

TIME COMMITMENT: 2.5 hours
TO SIGN UP: Contact Nancy Wong, nancy@growing-gardens.org

Dawn of the Bed

Create a team & fight hunger for GROWINGGARDENS

Are you looking for a fun way to make a positive impact in the community? Consider becoming a Team Captain & form a garden building team for GROWINGGARDENS Dawn of the Bed! No prior garden experience necessary.

GROWINGGARDENS digs at the root of hunger in Portland by installing raised garden beds at the homes of low-income households. Three years of support including seeds, plants, tools, compost & worm bins and education from volunteer mentors and workshops assure the success of our Home Gardeners.

Dawn of the Bed is a day to build garden beds with the support of volunteer teams who will build the gardens and raise financial pledges for the cause.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Sign up with GROWINGGARDENS as a team captain.
Attend an orientation Tuesday, February 21 - 6-7:30pm
Recruit 4-8 friends, co-workers or family members to join your team.
As a team raise $600 or more which covers the cost to build a garden & provide support to 1 low-income household. (A prize will be awarded to the team that raises the most money)
Gather shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows and other tools for the day of the event.
Build the garden on the Dawn of the Bed day- Saturday, May 5 - 10am-3pm.
Celebrate with the other teams & GROWINGGARDENS staff at a post-garden building celebration.

For more information or to sign up contact Rodney Bender at 503-284-8420 or rodney@growing-gardens.org.

Growers Needed for Annual Plant Distribution Day

Each year GROWINGGARDENS provides plant starts for over 100 enrolled Home Gardeners. This year's Plant Distribution Day will take place on May 19th, 2012 and we are looking for experienced growers to contribute veggie starts.

GROWINGGARDENS can provide:

- Seeds

- Pots

- Flats

- Plant pick-up

You will need:

- Soil

- Space to grow at least 2 flats (64 plants)

- Experience growing plant starts

TIME COMMITMENT: 4-6 hours per week for the weeks of January 17th, 23rd & 30th (Tues-Friday hours anytime between 9am-5pm) and available for most of the following Saturdays: Feb 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th & March 3rd from 8am-noon

TO SIGN UP: Please email laura@growing-gardens.org if interested!

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