Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Help us with our neighborhood garden. We have a plot which was previously worked. Needs tilling now. Would like to divide into plots for neighbors. Excess space will be used for SECOM Food Pantry. Would like to expand and begin prepping additioal area for next year. Would also like to teach container gardening. Additional opportunities in grounds landscaping- flowers. Tools provided.

Will be bending, kneeling, lifting.
Will include exposure to alergens.

This opportunity is sponsored by: South End Community Outreach Ministries

We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekly Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Individual Adults (26-54) Large Group (11+) Adults (55+) Small Group (2-10) Court-appointed Young Adults (18-25) Families

Contact Person: Cher Blattner, Administrative Assistant, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

1545 Buchanan SW Grand Rapids, MI 49507 (See a map)

Directions:

Organization is located one block east of 131 on Buchanan, south of Hall and north of Burton.   Nearest Bus Stop: Division/Cottage Grove, 10 minute walk

5 Overall Experience   
It kept me from being depressed, then it led to employment

I volunteered at an agency which had a food pantry and family support programs, first in childcare, then reception and additional clerical. Volunteering helped to keep me from being depressed over my job loss, kept me confident and feeling valued and cheered by being around other positive people. I was able to keep my clerical skills honed, learn more computer funtions, and practice at being a receptionist. People who saw me working at the agency appreciated my skills and personality and hired me as their Administrative Assistant full time. I love helping others every day in this support position. I don't miss my factory job! posted by shareall on October 19, 2007