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Gardening Volunteer Needed for Family Shelter (Kearny Mesa)

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ORGANIZATION: The Salvation Army San Diego Regional Office

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Join Our Garden Team at The Salvation Army Door of Hope!

Are you passionate about gardening and community building? We have the perfect opportunity for you! The Salvation Army Door of Hope is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help teach and lead our community in maintaining our beautiful vegetable garden.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead Small Groups: Guide participants in watering, feeding plants, and keeping the garden tidy.
  • Share Your Knowledge: Communicate garden needs and tips with clients to ensure a thriving garden.
  • Get Your Hands Dirty: Enjoy the therapeutic benefits of gardening while making a difference.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Commitment: Just 2 hours a week, with flexible days and times to fit your schedule.
  • Confidentiality: Maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Work effectively with a diverse group of staff and participants.

Why Volunteer With Us?

  • Make an Impact: Help our community grow, both literally and figuratively.
  • Learn and Teach: Share your gardening skills and learn from others.
  • Be Part of a Community: Join a supportive and diverse team dedicated to making a difference.

Ready to dig in? Contact adriana.thiele@usw.salvationarmy.org today to get started!

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About The Salvation Army San Diego Regional Office

Location:

6605 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115, US

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Description

For more than 120 years The Salvation Army has been delivering services and hope to the less fortunate on the streets of San Diego and to those in shelters, schools, and daycare centers across the Southland. Internationally, it is an organization with a lineage of public service that dates back to 1865, and has evolved over the decades into a social service provider with an unmatched scope and breadth. The Salvation Army currently has representation in 133 different countries worldwide, in addition to nearly 8,000 centers of operation across the United States.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Homeless & Housing
Women
Community, Homeless & Housing, Women

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

2799 Health Center DrSan Diego, CA 92123

(32.793716,-117.15671)
 

DATE POSTED

December 20, 2024

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Gardening
  • Relationship Building
  • Multi-Tasking

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Once a week, we are flexible on day and time
  • Volunteers will be working with a vulnerable population so discretion and sensitivity is required.

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