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Published 1 month ago

ISO Gardener! Educator! Help Brooklyn schools build edible gardens

Seeds in the Middle
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Brooklyn, NY
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    A few hours a week or even a few days in July/August
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Education, Health & Medicine, Sports & Recreation, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Stipend Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+, International Volunteers
    Other Requirements:
    Be reliable, know gardening, good with children, references

    Description

    ISO Gardener! Educator! Help Brooklyn schools build edible gardens

    Seeds in the Middle is looking for passionate gardeners who can help our schools in Flatbush and Brownsville, Brooklyn, build their first gardens and/or help sustain school gardens.

    Especially seeking help this summer - hours flexible.

    Summer school runs Monday-Thursday until August 7th.

    At one Flatbush elementary school, they want to build new garden beds and need help on weekday afternoons Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday anytime noon to 6 pm. Just email with days you can help.

    At 2nd school, they need help with 5th graders early in the morning to expand their gardens.

    At Brownsville school, they want to build a rooftop garden. This may start in fall. We also have a 3rd Flatbush school that needs support, probably late summer and fall.

    Just email info@seedsinthemiddle.org and tell us your experience and availability.

    We may be able to give a stipend to the right people!

    Location

    On-site

    Brooklyn school

    Brooklyn, NY, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Hi,

    Just email info@seedsinthemiddle.org and tell us any experience you have. This is for Seeds in the Middle. See what we do at our Instagram and Facebook profiles.

    All fields are required
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