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Published 4/20/26 2:08AM

Volunteer Gardener/Urban Farmer for Youth Program Faciltator

Women's Innovative Social Enterprise Partnership dba W.I.S.E Partnership
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Detroit, MI
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    April 21, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
    End Date:
    May 28, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    4 hours per week Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-7pm until May 28
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Economic Development, Education, Environment & Sustainability, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Volunteer Gardener/Urban Farmer for Youth Program Faciltator

    Garden-to-Table Classroom Facilitator – W.I.S.E. Partnership

    Dates: Now through Wednesday, May 28, 2026 Days/Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Helen Moore Community Center, Detroit, MI Volunteers Needed: Up to 30 (ages 18+

    Role Overview: Facilitate garden and nutrition education for youth ages 9–17 using the Garden-to-Table curriculum. Facilitators follow a provided syllabus covering vegetable planting, pollinator plants, soil conditions, and growing zones and culminating in students planting their own raised garden beds.

    Responsibilities:

    • Follow the session syllabus and engage youth in hands-on learning
    • Record attendance and document sessions through photos
    • Encourage youth participation and curiosity
    • Support scheduled visits from on-site gardeners and urban farmers who will serve as guest mentors

    Requirements:

    • Ages 18+; must be mobile and able to lift
    • Some gardening knowledge preferred
    • Must complete a background check prior to volunteering
    • Interest in continuing with the Rochester Community Garden after May 28 is strongly encouraged
    • Willing to work with youth ages 9-17

    Location

    On-site

    Helen Moore Community Center

    11825 Dexter Ave, Detroit, MI 48206, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    We require a background check for all volunteers. Please submit your background check results to wisepartnership@wisepartnership.org Here is the link: https://miltcpartnership.org/campsportal

    You will need to complete our application found here: https://form.jotform.com/wisepartnership/WISEvolunteers

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