Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Come learn how to do a proper Spring garden clean up at the Perennial Garden at the UVM Horticulture Research Center BEFORE our Bloomtime Festival in May. The focus on this day will be on cutting back debris/removal and proper weeding techniques. Bring garden gloves.

Then on May 9th, join us again for Mulching of the perennial beds and learning how to properly dividing large clumps of bulbs. Bring garden gloves, shovels and edgers.

no training required. Short training will be provided on dividing plants, proper weeding and mulching techniques.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Friends Of The Horticulture Farm

We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X Afternoon X Evening One-Time This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Families Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Small Group (2-5) Community Service (School) Unpaid Interns Volunteers will work with the following groups Adults (26-54) People Diagnosed With Mental Health Disorders Children (5-12) Students Men Women Minorities Young Adults (18-25) Older Adults (55+) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Gardening We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Gardening

Contact Person: Info Or Event Registration, (802) 864-3073, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

65 Green Mountain Drive South Burlington, VT 05403 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.friendsofthehortfarm.org

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Brian Vaughan
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	40
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	3 per day
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	18
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	12
Is parking available?
	yes
Is there a cost for parking?
	no
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	no
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	No
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	Accessible with limitations
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	Yes
What screening procedures are required?
	Other (please complete question 9A)
Additional screening procedures required
	no screening needed
Is this opportunity appropriate for a home-bound volunteer?
	No
Is a supervisor readily available to answer volunteers questions?
	Yes
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Chittenden County

Last updated on April 3, 2009