Workday Leaders help Veggielution plan larger and more productive workdays with large groups of volunteers. We encourage leadership in all volunteers, but Farm Workday Leaders are asked to commit to an ongoing role and become a more experienced member of the farming team. You will help facilitate the involvement of other volunteers from diverse backgrounds and ensure that workdays run smoothly. You will also participate in monthly trainings to build your leadership and agricultural skills. Bi-lingual ability (Spanish / Vietnamese / Tagalog / etc.) is strongly desired, as we are part of a large immigrant community that are reaching out to for more farm involvement.
This is a 10hr/month unpaid position.
Duties:
- Arrive 30 minutes early to each workday to go over the workplan
- Lead small groups of volunteers on specific farm tasks such as turning compost piles, weeding, planting, mulching, and harvesting
- See that tasks get completed correctly
- Attend Workday Leader trainings on one Sunday per month
- Commit to helping lead at least two farm workdays per month
Other Possible Responsibilities:
- Help prepare and facilitate the workday’s Potluck Lunch
- Help with offsite farm work and volunteer days (for example, Elementary school garden workdays)
- Help to lead Emma Prusch Farm Park tours with park staff
- Volunteer with other projects at Emma Prusch Park outside of Veggielution
Requirements:
- Must have a good attitude, open mind, enjoy gardening and working with people
- Attend at least 2 workdays before becoming a Workday Leader
What you get:
- Gardening skills and knowledge
- Leadership experience
- Possibly fulfill community service hour requirements
- Food to take home
- Experience with a startup nonprofit organization
To join, talk to us at a workday or email Mark Anthony Medeiros.
