Urban Farming Assistant - Join Us in Growing Our Community
ORGANIZATION: COLOR THE BLOCK
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Are you passionate about gardening, farming, and making a real difference in your community? We’re looking for volunteers to lend their hands and hearts at our local farms and community gardens across Sacramento, including Rancho Cordova, Rosemont, Del Paso, North Highlands and South Sacramento.
Why Volunteer With Us?
- Community Impact: Help us combat food insecurity and promote sustainability in Sacramento. Your efforts directly contribute to a greener, healthier community.
- Educational Opportunities: Gain hands-on experience in sustainable farming and community gardening. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a curious newcomer, there’s always something new to learn.
- Connection and Wellness: Gardening is not only therapeutic, but it’s also a great way to meet like-minded individuals who care about healthy living and community well-being.
We Need Your Help In:
- Planting, maintaining, and harvesting crops.
- Assisting in the setup and management of community garden events.
- Educating young participants and the community about sustainable practices and healthy living.
How to Get Involved: We welcome individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. No previous gardening experience is necessary-just a willingness to learn and contribute!
Let’s dig deep and plant seeds of change together. We can’t wait to grow with you!
1 Shift
- Tue Sep 03, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM PST - FULL
More opportunities with COLOR THE BLOCK
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About COLOR THE BLOCK
Location:
7551 Freeport Blvd, Suite 1072, SACRAMENTO, CA 95832, US
Mission Statement
To empower youth and families through art, education, and community engagement, fostering creativity, knowledge-sharing, and connections. By providing inclusive spaces and nurturing personal growth, social development, and civic involvement, we inspire positive change and build stronger, more resilient communities.
Description
Color The Block is a community-based organization committed to empowering individuals and fostering positive change through art, education, and community development. Founded with a mission to inspire creativity and promote social and environmental justice, we have grown to become a pivotal resource in underserved areas.
Our goals are to drive social and economic change by providing engaging art programs, educational workshops, and community-driven initiatives. We serve diverse populations, focusing on youth empowerment, environmental stewardship, and cultural enrichment. Our programs include after-school art classes, community garden initiatives, literacy projects, and social impact campaigns.
Achievements include successful partnerships with local organizations, impactful community events, and notable improvements in community engagement and environmental practices. Through these efforts, Color The Block continues to build vibrant, inclusive communities and drive meaningful change.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Environment,
Hunger
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 1 shift
WHERE
6121 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSacramento, CA 95824
(38.515392 ,-121.46385 )
DATE POSTED
August 28, 2024
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Farming
- Landscaping
- Gardening
- Horticulture
- Woodworking
GOOD FOR
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18