Nonprofit

Horticultural Therapy at A.G. Rhodes Cobb

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Marietta, GA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    Ongoing weekday volunteers are needed, Mon-Fri
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Environment & Sustainability, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    5+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteers of all ages welcome; adult supervision required for volunteers under 15 years of age. May also require a TB test dependent on volunteer work.

    Description

    Horticultural Therapy at A.G. Rhodes Cobb

    If you’ve been fortunate enough to spend quality time with someone who’s older than you, you understand that nothing compares to the wisdom, strength of spirit and unique stories you’ll experience when you’re around senior adults. By volunteering with A.G. Rhodes Cobb, you’ll have the opportunity to give back to your community and the seniors who’ve contributed so much to our lives. Whether it’s visiting one-on-one with residents or participating in group activities, you’ll find that we offer many volunteer opportunities that will make a lasting difference in your life - and in the lives of those we serve.

    Through gardening tasks, Horticultural Therapy helps increase sensory stimulation, improve motor skills, and decrease isolation and depression.Volunteers are needed to provide support in our Horticultural Therapy program as well as help maintain the therapy gardens and greenhouses.

    If you’ve been fortunate enough to spend quality time with someone who’s older than you, you understand that nothing compares to the wisdom, strength of spirit and unique stories you’ll experience when you’re around senior adults. By volunteering with A.G. Rhodes Cobb, you’ll have the opportunity to give back to your community and the seniors who’ve contributed so much to our lives. Whether it’s visiting one-on-one with residents or participating in group activities, you’ll find that we offer many volunteer opportunities that will make a lasting difference in your life - and in the lives of those we serve.

    Through gardening tasks, Horticultural Therapy helps increase sensory stimulation, improve motor skills, and decrease isolation and depression.Volunteers are needed to provide support in our Horticultural Therapy program as well as help maintain the therapy gardens and greenhouses.

    Location

    On-site
    900 Wylie Road SE, Marietta, Georgia, US

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