Overview
Emerson Avenue Community Garden Community Volunteer Jobs in Los Angeles, California, USA at Volunteermatch
Position: 109 Emerson Avenue Community Garden Community Volunteer Day
ORGANIZATION:
Emerson Avenue Community Garden
This opportunity is provided by Volunteer Match’s partner. Please visit the new page to apply.
We hope you will share in the stewardship of the garden. Join us for Community Volunteer Days from 9 am-noon the first Saturdays of the month.
Why: Community gardens are a vital cog in the machinery of healthy, vibrant neighborhoods. They provide a tangible and hopeful sign of renewal and of the potential for growth given the right mix of intention, energy, and nurturing.
Who: In 2011, a group of dedicated volunteers took a derelict piece of land in Westchester. The Emerson Avenue Community Garden began a labor of love that gradually transformed into a thriving, bountiful green space that brings a special sense of enjoyment to our entire community.
What’s Expected:
Please help us maintain and beautify our garden. Activities include mulching, weeding, clearing pathways, organizing, watering, and lots of other fun things! Everyone is welcome! We love to host students earning community service hours. This is a family-friendly event.
What’s
Required:
Everyone is welcome! Tools and gloves are provided. Wear comfortable clothes that you may get dirty. Sunblock and a hat are recommended.
Have Questions or Need Accommodation? Please contact the Opportunity Coordinator listed below for support.
This project is created, organized, and managed by our nonprofit partner, Emerson Avenue Community Garden.
All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity are expected to adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here:
Health and Safety Guidelines.
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Location:
6550 W 80th St, Los Angeles, CA 90045, US
Mission Statement
The Emerson Avenue Community Garden is a group of enthusiastic volunteers dedicated to developing and maintaining one acre of a sustainable, organic food garden and green space for educational purposes and community enjoyment. The community garden resides in the friendly neighborhood of Westchester within the Orville Wright Middle School campus at the southwest corner of Emerson Avenue and 80th Place.
Description
Join us for Community Volunteer Days at the garden from 9am – noon the first Saturday of the month (unless it’s a holiday). Help us maintain and beautify our garden. Activities include mulching, weeding, clearing pathways, organizing, watering, and lots of other fun things! Everyone is welcome! We love to host students earning community service hours. This is a family-friendly event.
Light refreshments provided. No skills are needed.
CAUSE AREAS
Environment
WHEN
Sat Nov 02, 2024 – Sat Jan 03, 2026 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHERE
6550 West 80th Street Los Angeles, CA 90045
DATE POSTED
October 20, 2024
SKILLS
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 18
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Title: Emerson Avenue Community Garden Community Volunteer
Company: Volunteermatch
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact (Volunteer / Humanitarian, Non-Profit / Outreach, Community Health, Youth Development)
