VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENT: Gardener
WORKS WITH: Mostly independent position
LOCATION: Onsite – Myakka sanctuary
TIME COMMITMENT: 2-4 hours weekly
PRE-PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS and TRAINING:
- None
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
- Prior experience with growing fruits, vegetables, and plants either professionally or personally
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Rake manure from pastures
- Remove fallen branches, pinecones and rake leaves from pastures
- Pull weeds from plant beds and surrounding areas
- Assist in mulching projects
- Replace/Remove dead plants from habitats
- Assist in facility beautification projects when applicable
- Pasture management includes pulling weeds from pastures and applying weed and feed, and seed
- Tend to plants in the garden by watering, pruning, and harvesting vegetables or fruit when ready
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
- Other volunteers
- Sanctuary owners
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be capable of working outside in Florida weather (rain or shine)
- Must be comfortable working near large animals such as horses, ponies and goats
- Should be capable of bending and stooping repetitively
- Should be capable of lifting 20-30 pound items with some assistance
- Capable of standing/walking for long period of time
