Gardening Club Leader

Position: Gardening Club Leader 

Qualifications: Must be 18 or older

Wide knowledgeable base concerning plants, gardening, and environment

Desire to share the joy of gardening and patience to teach children

Goal: 

Help youth learn the basics of plant care

Assist youth with planting projects (growing plants from seed)

Teach youth how to maintain landscaping, potted plants, and gardening

Teach the importance of environmental concerns

Be a positive role model and a mentor

Time Commitment: Gardening Club generally occurs once or twice a month and will last for approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour. Most active from spring through fall.

Location of work: Leu Civic Center Homework Room (second floor) or outdoor garden area

Benefits of Volunteering: 

Satisfaction from knowing that you helped teach youth about plants, gardening and
the environment

Free parking

Free plants and vegetables you have grown and harvested

Ongoing training opportunities

Special Qualifications: Must be able to climb stairs. The building has activity areas on
multiple floors and no elevator.

Staff Contact: Dana Meyer, Volunteer Coordinator
Telephone: 618-566-2175 or 618-566-0055

E-mail: leufundraising@gmail.com

A background check is required.

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