We are working to have volunteer opportunities in the garden ASAP. Please reach out to Avery Cross at avery.cross@holycrosshealth.org to express your interest or if you have any questions.
Description
The Community Garden at HCH is a 400 sq ft space with 24 garden beds and a greenhouse, used by community members to grow their own food and by HCH to grow seedlings and produce for donation—helping provide fresh, nutritious foods to those facing food insecurity.
We’re looking for volunteers to support garden maintenance during scheduled shifts. This is a great chance to learn about gardening, connect with the local community, and support our mission.
Volunteer tasks may include:
· Weeding, planting, watering, harvesting, pest management, other garden tasks
· Applying bulk soil amendments, dumping and spreading wood chips
· Compost maintenance
· Greenhouse and tool shed organization and cleaning
Tasks vary with the season, with the most help needed in spring and summer. HCH provides tools, gloves, and guidance. At least one staff member will be on-site during shifts.
What to bring/wear:
· Water bottle, and snacks if desired
· Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
· Closed-toe shoes
Volunteers must be 18+ or accompanied by a guardian, unless arranged otherwise. All activities are optional—please take breaks as needed—but note that many tasks involve physical labor such as lifting, squatting, standing for long periods, and working in hot weather.
To volunteer, complete the form below to sign up for an available shift. Each volunteer must submit the form to participate. Please do not show up unless you have received confirmation. New available shift times will be posted regularly on the form as they are scheduled. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Food Security Initiatives Program Coordinator, Avery Cross at avery.cross@holycrosshealth.org.
Thank you for your interest and support!
FORM REQUIRED TO FILL: Form
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.
To volunteer in the garden you must apply to become a HCH volunteer if you are not already eligible. Below is the link to the HCH website’s instructions for applying if you are interested and the contact information for learning more about how to apply. If you are already a HCH volunteer, you are already eligible to sign up for shifts, please complete the form at the bottom of the page.
- HCH website’s instructions for becoming a volunteer: Volunteer Applications | Holy Cross Health
- For questions about volunteering or internships through Volunteer Services, please contact:
Sarah
Walker
Manager, Volunteer Services
Tel: 301-754-7306
Email: sarah.walker001@holycrosshealth.org
*feel free to CC Avery at avery.cross@holycrosshealth.org
