4TH Saturday, except specified months
- April 26
- June 28
- July 26
- August 23
- September 27
- October 18*
- November 15*
- December 20*
We welcome students in need of community service hours, adjudicated community service volunteers and members of the community simply looking to get involved. Volunteers with the following charges (past or present) are not eligible to complete their hours at The Broadmoor Improvement Association: theft of any kind, sexual assault or misconduct of any kind, or violent crime of any kind.
Please do not come if you are feeling ill or have a fever, or if you have been around someone who is ill.
Team Assignment: Broadmoor Food Forest
Reports to: Co Executive Director / Director of Programs
Purpose: Community Gardens Volunteers support the horticulture team to care for our outdoor garden space at The Broadmoor Food Forest.
Location: Broadmoor Food Forest (3730 Toledano St, New Orleans, LA, 70125)
Primary Responsibilities:
Seasonal planting
Pruning, Mulching, and weeding
Watering
General grounds maintenance
Distributing & removing beneficial biologicals (insects, mites, etc)
Qualifications:
Interest in care and maintenance of living collections
Cooperative nature, including the ability to accept instruction and correction
Ability to bend and lift up to 25 pounds
Comfort working outdoors
Experience with plant care is a plus, but not a requirement
Training Provided:
Introduction to role and responsibilities in person by Community Director
Intermittent feedback with Community Director
Time Commitment:
At least one shift per month
Recurring weekly schedule is preferred, but we welcome intermittent volunteering as well.
