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24-25 UCAN Garden Assistant

The Garden Assistant is a core member of the Rogue Retreat Hope Garden Team. This position will help coordinate a volunteer team of community members and shelter guests to produce fresh produce for Hope Kitchen. Hope Kitchen feeds over 320 shelter guests each day at three locations. This position will help increase the access to fresh and healthy food for shelter guests and educate volunteers on the basics of gardening. During this three-month position, the member will work with staff and volunteers to set goals, recruit and train volunteers, and maintain a healthy and vital garden. UCAN AmeriCorps partners with local organizations like the Rogue Retreat to host members in meaningful service projects to meet critical needs in SW Oregon. UCAN projects improve access to community programs in project focus areas of Education, Economic Opportunity and Healthy Futures. Members engage clients in their dedicated service project, and then use their experience to recruit, retain, and support community volunteers. This member serves full-time for 3 months, totaling 450 hours for the term of service. Our positions have benefits (education award, monthly stipend, training opportunities, etc). For more information and position descriptions, visit: www.ucancap.org/americorps. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis as qualified candidates are identified. Selection may be made prior to the application deadline. Early application is strongly encouraged.

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Member Duties : •Lead volunteers daily for the following tasks: Harvesting, planting, propagating plants, weeding, cultivating, cleaning the area, and properly store tools and supplies. •Irrigate the garden as needed and maintain the irrigation system. •Educate shelter guests wanting to learn more about gardening and nutrition. •Help develop a guide for maintaining the garden, providing education to guests and volunteers, and tracking the garden productivity. •Evaluate the garden productivity and make recommendations for 2026. •Answer questions from groups touring the shelter facilities with Rogue Retreat staff. •Nurture relationships with community partners and groups. •Weekly inventory of supplies. •Implement and/or develop systems to inform Volunteer Management Goals. •Complete and submit all necessary UCAN paperwork and reports in a timely manner. •Attend and complete all UCAN training and service requirements including orientation, trainings, day of service.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :
Hunger , Community Outreach , Environment , Health .

Skills :
Community Organization .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
24-25 UCAN Garden Assistant

Program Start/End Date
05/01/2025 - 07/31/2025

Work Schedule	Summer

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations	OREGON

Accepting Applications
From 03/06/2025 To 05/15/2025

Contact	Julia Anselmo
251 NE Garden Valley Blvd
Roseburg OR 97470
5416718517
julia.anselmo@ucancap.org
www.ucancap.org/americorps/

Listing ID	125959


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