Between April and November each year, over 100 volunteers help out at three Community Gardens for refugees. Refugee gardeners plant and tend to vegetables which they use in their meals. The gardens provide fresh, nutritious produce for refugee gardeners. In addition, the refugees have a place for healthy outdoor activity and a comfortable way to learn English.
The Idaho Office of Refugees needs volunteers to help out at the community gardens. Volunteer tasks include:
- help find cash donations, tools, soil, straw, seeds and plants
- develop new gardens in the Boise area
- help older adults with weeding
- provide education to refugee gardeners
- improve the infrastructure of the gardens (build shade shelters and tool sheds)
Make a Difference & Earn Tuition Money!
If you love to garden and to meet new people, you can earn an Americorp Education Award while doing what you love! Three Refugee Community Gardens in Boise are looking for four energetic individuals to coordinate garden activities starting in April. This is a great opportunity to build your resume, learn about other cultures, and spend your summer working outdoors. In addition to your work with these gardens, 20% of your hours may come from training, development activities, and relevant coursework.
How much can I earn?
Ø Work 450 hours for an education award of $1250 Ø Work 300 hours for an education award of $1000 Education Awards can be used for future college costs or to pay back existing student loans.
Awards can be used to pay for college coursework, NOLS and Outward Bound, continuing education and Elderhostel provided through any Title IV Institution.
INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION? CONTACT: Patty Haller, Idaho Office for Refugees, (208) 336-4222, ext. 2 phaller@idahorefugees.org
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Active Apr 11, 2006 to Jun 12, 2006
