Guardians of Honor: Tending the Armed Forces Tribute Garden

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ORGANIZATION: City of Westminster

Open Space Volunteers
Open Space Projects

The City of Westminster is looking for volunteers to help care for the Armed Forces Tribute Garden. Volunteers will assist in cleaning and maintaining the garden. The garden recognizes over 1,600 honorees and provides a place to respect those who have served. Volunteer work will not begin until July 2024.

Some of the responsibilities include:

  • Collecting trash,
  • Blowing leaves,
  • Pulling weeds, and
  • Watering plants on most days.

Specific instructions will be provided upon starting the position. More involved projects may include laying sand on memorial bricks to fill gaps and re-mulching the bases of trees. These projects will be arranged by City staff and communicated to caretakers. All cleaning and maintenance supplies will be provided by the City. Volunteers will mostly work alone, but will occasionally interact with other volunteers and city staff.

About you:

  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
  • Ability to kneel for longer periods
  • Can carry at least 50 pounds
  • Knowledge on how to use blowing equipment

Environment: Outdoors, direct sun exposure with variable shade

Times needed:
  • Morning and afternoons, Sunday - Saturday
  • 2 hours as needed
  • 3 month commitment

Click the 'I want to help’ button above or apply here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1819494297

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About City of Westminster

Location:

Human Resources, 4800 W. 92nd Avenue, Westminster, CO 80031, US

Mission Statement

Thank you for your interest in volunteering. The City recognizes that volunteers are a vital part of our community. The City of Westminster's Volunteer Program provides opportunities for residents and non-residents to enhance services provided to municipal government.

Description

The City of Westminster is a full service city with fire and police protection; community development; parks, recreation and libraries plus public works & utilities.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Environment
Veterans & Military Families
Community, Environment, Veterans & Military Families

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

6001 West 104th AvenueWestminster, CO 80020

(39.886276,-105.06376)
 

DATE POSTED

October 10, 2024

SKILLS

  • Customer Service
  • Gardening

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • Morning and afternoons, Sunday - Saturday 2 hours as needed 3 month commitment
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time Ability to kneel for longer periods Can carry at least 50 pounds Knowledge on how to use blowing equipment

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