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Volunteer: Volunteer Opportunity - Sustainability/Agriculture - Urban Tree Farm

Volunteer Opportunity:

Agriculture/Sustainability - Urban Tree Farm

 Mayor William A. Flanagan's Office of Neighborhood Development & Outreach

Support the work of the Office of Neighborhood Outreach by helping to maintain over 250 trees at various stages of growth located at the Mary Ann Wordell Urban Tree Farm located on Bay Street.  Part-time to full-time opportunities are available with flexible schedule.

DUTIES:

• Sowing, thinning, weeding, transplanting, moving trees, watering, applications, potting, shipping and loading.

• General nursery labor reports to the Neighborhood Outreach Coordinator

• Ability to work effectively and in a cohesive team atmosphere with all areas.

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently independently.

• Must be able to work in a safety aware environment.

• Will be expected to work outside in all kinds of weather and must have suitable clothing.

• All nursery labor is required to attend weekly general staff/safety meetings.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•Interest in Agriculture/Horticulture/Sustainability/Neighborhood Revitalization

Agency: City of Fall River - Youth Services

Volunteer Opportunity:

Agriculture/Sustainability - Urban Tree Farm

 Mayor William A. Flanagan's Office of Neighborhood Development & Outreach

Support the work of the Office of Neighborhood Outreach by helping to maintain over 250 trees at various stages of growth located at the Mary Ann Wordell Urban Tree Farm located on Bay Street.  Part-time to full-time opportunities are available with flexible schedule.

DUTIES:

• Sowing, thinning, weeding, transplanting, moving trees, watering, applications, potting, shipping and loading.

• General nursery labor reports to the Neighborhood Outreach Coordinator

• Ability to work effectively and in a cohesive team atmosphere with all areas.

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently independently.

• Must be able to work in a safety aware environment.

• Will be expected to work outside in all kinds of weather and must have suitable clothing.

• All nursery labor is required to attend weekly general staff/safety meetings.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•Interest in Agriculture/Horticulture/Sustainability/Neighborhood Revitalization

Agency: City of Fall River - Youth Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 02722

Allow Groups: Yes