Needs From: HandsOn New Orleans

4TH Saturday, except specified months

April 26June 28July 26August 23September 27October 18*November 15*

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.

All prospective volunteers must attend Volunteer Orientation before beginning volunteer service at The Green Project. You may sign up for a volunteer shift scheduled directly after orientation.

The Volunteer Orientation will serve to:

Welcome New Volunteers Acquaint volunteers with The Green Project’s mission Tour The Green Project’s warehouse and facility  Go over Safety Protocols and Procedures Outline Role Expectations and Responsibilities

Volunteer Orientation Guidelines

 

Please bring your own mask; masks are a must!  Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older What to Wear and Bring: Wear clothes that can get dirty or paint stained Wear closed toed shoes Dress for the weather

 

Please do not come if you are feeling ill or have a fever, or if you have been around someone who is ill.

 

The Green Project is in need of volunteers to help with projects in their Salvage Store and Paint Recycling departments!

***Volunteers must attend Volunteer Orientation before volunteering for a shift. You may volunteer for a shift scheduled directly after an orientation. 

***If you are interested in volunteering as a group, please email volunteer@thegreenproject.org to schedule a volunteer day. Groups are scheduled at least two weeks in advance.

Volunteer Guidelines

Please bring your own mask; masks are a must!  Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older What to Wear and Bring: Wear clothes that can get dirty or paint stained Wear closed toed shoes Dress for the weather Bring a reusable water bottle (cold, filtered water provided) Bring snacks, especially if volunteering for 2+ hours Apply sunscreen and bug spray regularly (both provided, but we recommend bringing extra)

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 Green Project: 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. 

Gardeners are needed to support Mrs. Jennette Bell at the long lasting New Orleans institution, Garden on Mars.  Assist Le Chat Noir Theatrics in the beautification of our city's community gardens. Garden with renown Le Chat Noir Theatrics Horticulture specialists and learn tips and tricks on how to start your own fully sustainable garden in your home/backyard, all while supporting the needs of your community. Times are flexible. Let us know when you are available!

 

Visit the website at gardenonmars.org