Nonprofit
Published 3 months ago
Garden Project Assistant Coordinator- San Antonio VA
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near San Antonio, TX
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per week
Commitment Details:
5-10 hours a week
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
2
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Hunger, Food Security, Veterans
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
Garden Knowledge, Computer Skills, Volunteer Coordination
Description
Do you have a Green Thumb and enjoy working in the garden for Plant Therapy? Are you detail oriented? Then you might be a great fit for this role! We provide a Garden for patients at the Poly trauma Transitional Rehab Program and need your expertise!
- Project Planning and Coordination
- Assist in planning garden projects, timelines, and budgets.
- Coordinate with stakeholders and organize meetings.
- Volunteer Management
- Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers.
- Manage volunteer schedules and maintain a database.
- Garden Maintenance and Operations
- Oversee daily garden operations (planting, watering, weeding, harvesting).
- Manage gardening supplies and equipment inventory.
- Community Engagement
- Promote the garden project through outreach and events.
- Build relationships with community members and organizations.
- Administrative Support
- Maintain project records and financial reports.
- Assist in grant applications and handle project communications.
- Educational Activities
- Develop and deliver gardening training and educational materials.
- Support participants and volunteers in improving gardening skills.
- Health and Safety
- Enforce garden health and safety protocols.
- Train on safe gardening practices.
All of these duties will be shared with the Garden Project Coordinator. We prefer someone who has gardening experience, but we are willing to train too.
Location
Hybrid
Volunteer must be in or near San Antonio, TX
Associated Location
VA Polytrauma Transitional Rehab Program
4949 Gus Eckert Road, San Antonio, Texas, US
