WALK IN
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are welcome on Saturday mornings. The volunteer supervisor
will offer a choice
of tasks, and get you started with some quick training on how to
accomplish
the task.
PLANTING DAY VOLUNTEERS
Be notified
when we have a special workday that requires many hands. Sign
up at the garden or by email to be notified of our big days.
SEGMENT VOLUNTEERS
Commit to care
for garden segments twice a month, by arrangement with the
volunteer coordinator.
VOLUNTEER SUPERVISORS
Additional training is provided in irrigation, plant
identification, planting, horticulture
and plans for the garden. This involves a commitment to one Saturday
every 6 weeks.
DOCENTS
Give tours
to small groups and individuals as they visit the garden. Docents
greet volunteers and give tours
on workdays, freeing the volunteer supervisors to concentrate
on technical details. Training provided in plant identification, the
Mission of the garden, future plans for the garden, and the concepts
demonstrated in garden segments.
YOUTH GARDENERS COORDINATOR
Plan children’s
events in the garden; small projects aimed at young gardeners,
and give tours to youth groups and school groups.
SPECIAL VOLUNTEERS
Expertise
in various areas is needed: Fund raising, computer
work, mechanical or wood working
skills.
Click
here for a volunteer application!*
Or, e-mail us
and we will be happy to contact you regarding the volunteer
program!
Volunteer questions?
Call (559) 298-3091 |
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application. If you need the software, click
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Volunteers
have done most of the work done to establish the first acre Preview
Garden. Additional projects need to be completed, docents need
to be trained, and the actual gardening is an ongoing and growing
challenge!