The Urban Garden Volunteer program at Iceland Teaching Garden runs throughout the growing season (late April to October 2023). Volunteers will be involved in various gardening tasks, including weeding, bed preparation, planting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting. The goal is to grow local and organic produce for Mississauga food banks while building skills in food growing and preparation. Ecosource is an environmental education charity serving various communities, with a focus on environmental engagement, waste reduction, urban agriculture, sustainability education, nature connection, and youth leadership.
This volunteer opportunity allows you to connect with your community, address food security issues, learn about food justice, and engage with the environment through hands-on food growing. It's a healthy outdoor activity, and high school students can receive credit towards their community service volunteer hours graduation requirement.
Open to individuals aged 7 and up (Participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult).
No gardening experience required.
Moderate physical activity is involved, so dress appropriately for the weather, wear closed-toe footwear, hats, sunblock, and gardening gloves.
Volunteers may attend one or multiple sessions.
All volunteers must sign a Volunteer Form prior to gardening.
All participants in this program must agree to the health and safety requirements at the Garden.
Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity.
You will be redirected to an external website where you can view the details of this volunteer opportunity and apply to it. Please note that this website is not owned or managed by us, and we are not responsible for any information or actions taken on this external site (https://ecosource.ca/volunteer/).
