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Assist at the Oakland County Farmers Market Native Plant Event
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Description
Volunteers are needed:
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. to assist with unloading and sorting plants (5)
4:00 - 7:00 p.m. to help at registration, assist with plant selection, loading plants into cars (5)
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. to help clean up the event (5)
Please dress for the weather and for being outdoors. We will be moving plants - bring garden/work gloves and wear clothes and footwear that can get dirty. Bring a water bottle and snack (if desired). Pizza will be provided to volunteers.
About the event:
Oakland County Parks is hosting its annual Native Plant Event from 4-7 p.m. Friday, June 5 at the Oakland County Farmers Market, but you'll need to register now in order to secure your plants.
This year, participants will receive a tray they can fill by selecting plants of their choice from the assortment available. Online registration is now open and interested persons are encouraged to preregister to ensure there will be enough trays and plants for everyone. There is a $5 entry fee. Registration the day of the event will also be available.
Oakland County Parks staff will be available to answer questions and help participants select the best plants for their space that will achieve their gardening goals. Whether an experienced gardener or just getting started, there is something for everyone.
New this year, the Native Plant Event is presented in partnership with John Ball Zoo HabitatHero. Register your garden and see your impact! Learn more: https://jbzoo.org/habitat-hero/.
Location
Oakland County Farmers Market
Please fill out this form
In order to become a volunteer, please follow these instructions:
1 - Fill out the proper application (adult or minor).
- Adult (18+) application: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1416992479
- Minors age 17 and under, please have a parent or guardian fill this form out using your name: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/718922892
- Minors under 14 must fill out the Minor Waiver and be accompanied/chaperoned by an adult who has a valid Adult application, waiver and background check on file.
2 - Complete and pass a background check (adults 18+ only).
Our Parks Commission has directed us to perform background checks that include a search of these 3 areas:
- Nationwide Criminal Database
- Social Security Address Trace
- Nationwide Sex Offender Registry
This step is intended to provide for the safety and security of Park patrons, other volunteers and staff at our recreation programs and operations. Please note: you will be invited to complete this via email and/or text and the link expires after 5 days. Please reply to have a new link sent if you miss the deadline.
To ensure your application process goes smoothly, please whitelist or add the following emails to your address book: [VolunteerMail@Volgistics.com]VolunteerMail@Volgistics.com and [no-reply@mail.verifiedfirst.com]no-reply@mail.verifiedfirst.com. You will receive an email when your application has been processed, a copy of your background check once completed and a final confirmation email on your volunteer status.
