The Youth Garden Project offers a
variety of volunteer opportunities in areas such as teaching, garden
maintenance, construction, and special events. Below are examples of
volunteering opportunities at the garden. To find out more about how
you can become a Youth Garden volunteer, call us at 435-259-BEAN (2326).
Teaching
Opportunities
YGP loves to incorporate the knowledge and
abilities of volunteers into our educational programs. Whether you have
a special talent (e.g. cooking, crafts, construction, entomology) or
would just like to be a teacher's aide, your help would be appreciated.
We would also love volunteers to help with our Summer Day
Camp. Day Camp is a full day, five day/week summer camp open to
children ages 6-11. If you would like to teach or assist during this
program, please contact us to find out more information.
Garden
Maintenance
From weeding to planting and watering to
harvesting, there are plenty of opportunities to help out with everyday
garden duties for those who like to be out in the sun getting their
hands dirty.
Special Events
Community events and fundraising activities
occur throughout the year, including: Chocolate Lovers' Fling, Harvest
Celebration, Farmers' Market, and Pumpkin Chuckin' Festival. Extra
hands are always needed and appreciated at these events.
Workshop
Instructors
Through Canyonlands Sustainable Solutions, a series
of Sustainable Agriculture Workshops are being offered to the
community. We are looking for people that have expertise in particular
sustainable agriculture topics and would be interested in leading a
workshop.
Board
of Directors
The governing body of YGP; prospective members are
voted in by existing members and have two-year terms.