Put your green thumbs to work for a good cause helping to plant, maintain, and harvest a large garden at Lively Park that supports Willamalane's food pantry. Early in the season, volunteers help around the garden and clear, fertilize, and plant the 40x40-foot plot. Then, we’ll maintain the plot and clear weeds until harvest time. Join us for one shift or respond multiple shifts throughout the season. To sign up, "respond" to each date below you plan to attend.
If the spots are full, you are encouraged to click on "waitlist" to secure a volunteer spot if one opens up.
Be sure to click "next" in the bottom right corner of the shift schedule below to see the full schedule of available shifts.
Please bring:
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear that’s OK to get dirty
- Your favorite water bottle and gloves,
We’ll provide:
- Bottles of water and snacks
- Gloves and gardening tools
Getting here:
The community garden is located at Lively Park. Drive in the park entry and head around toward the back of the Splash! building. Park near the play structure and dog park. Then walk along the path north of the dog park and meet us at the community garden.
Schedule:
We plan to spend Tuesday mornings in the garden during the early season. In mid-summer we will add Thursday's to the schedule for harvesting. The schedule is subject to change based on seasonal needs and weather conditions. Volunteers should be sure to check your email for important volunteer information and will be notified via email in the event of cancelation.
Youth Volunteers:
Volunteers under age 16 and/or parents of youth volunteers, contact Volunteer Coordinator to respond to this opportunity and make arrangements. Volunteers under age 16 may be approved to volunteer independently on an individual basis. Youth volunteers may volunteer with parent supervision/participation and prior arrangement with Volunteer Coordinator is needed.
How to contact the Volunteer Coordinator:
Email maggie.odriscoll@willamalane.org or call 541-852-8766.
