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Populations Served
- Adults
- Seniors
Competencies/Skills
- Teamwork
Gardening Volunteer
Suitable for Families- Suitable for Groups
- Suitable for Seniors
Society volunteers develop and maintain the ornamental garden in the public area of the Lethbridge Research and Development Centre. The garden demonstrates the variety of annual and perennial plants as well as shrubs and trees that will grow in the Chinook Belt of southern Alberta.
As part of the team of volunteers, you can take pride in keeping the gardens maintained for the enjoyment of the public. You can learn about a variety of plants that thrive in this area from very knowledgeable volunteers. A great chance to get some fresh air while working in a beautiful location.
Volunteer Duties
Help with spring garden bed cleanup, pruning, planting annual flowers, weeding, or watering. With your help, we can keep the Fairfield Gardens looking beautiful!
Age Requirements
None
Requirements
No gardening experience required and training is provided.
Schedule
Flexible schedule with ideally at least 2 hours a month from May 1-September 1, 2025.
Time Commitment
Continuing commitment
Type of Opportunity
Behind the Scenes,Environmental
Application Type
Basic
Other Opportunities with Friends of the Fairfield Gardens Society
Board members help to plan the society’s activities for the upcoming year.
The satisfaction that your efforts have continued the beautification of the gardens for the enjoyment of the community and that your efforts have continued the beautification of the gardens for the enjoyment of the community.
Thanks for your interest in this volunteer position!
We'll just need a bit of information so we can pass your application along to Friends of the Fairfield Gardens Society.
Volunteers can sign up for up to 3 continuing commitment opportunities for immediate referrals. If you signed up for more than 3, a Volunteer Lethbridge staff member will connect with you before making new referrals.