Description: Garden work – Youth Garden Club (16 – 30 years old) - Assisting greenhouse and garden operations and maintenance
Location: CICS Head Office, 2330 Midland Avenue, Scarborough, ON, M1S 5G5
Vacancy: 10
Starting date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Ending date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Days and Shift: every Wednesday, 16:00-17:30
Deadline to apply: On-going
Requirements:- Passion for plants, gardening, and sustainable farming. Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Ability to perform physical tasks, including bending, kneeling, lifting moderate weights (15lbs), and standing for extended periods.
- Basic knowledge of plant care and gardening (preferred but not required).
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
- Commitment to a minimum of 1 shift (1.5 hours) per week (flexible scheduling available).
- Respect for CICS garden and greenhouse policies, safety guidelines, and environmental sustainability practices.
- Assisting with planting, transplanting, and maintaining plants in the greenhouse and garden. Water, fertilize, and monitor plant health, reporting any issues like pests or diseases. Weed, mulch, and maintain garden beds to ensure a healthy growing environment.
- Help with harvesting, sorting, and packaging produce as needed. Maintain cleanliness and organization in the greenhouse, tool storage areas, and workspaces.
- Participate in composting and other sustainable gardening practices.
- Assist with setting up garden trellises and irrigation systems, and monitoring soil conditions.
- Support educational workshops or community events (e.g. interpreter) to gardening and sustainability (if interested).
Application contact and sending inquiries to:
Yan Cheng (she/her)
CICS Volunteer Program Coordinator
volunteer@cicscanada.com