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Gardeneers
 
 
 
An Americorps Member is ready to get their hands dirty and able to commit full-time to Gardeneers’ invaluable experience. During your service, you will be placed in a handful of schools, primarily in Chicago’s South and West Sides, where you will serve alongside an experienced Gardeneers’ Garden Educator. Your role will be to assist in providing hands-on garden education for students, turning the garden into a lively classroom, while providing students with access and knowledge to living a healthy lifestyle. In addition, you will be vital in maintaining the gardens so that our gardens exude beauty in the neighborhoods we serve. Lastly, you will aide in our community volunteer days, community farm stands, and monthly events! Who are you? You are an individual with a passion for gardening and environmental work who is dedicated to serving Chicago's youth. While previous experience is encouraged, Gardeneers will train Americorps Members to gain the necessary gardening and educating skills. The ideal candidate has an open-mind, is committed, punctual, and resilient.
 
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Member Duties : An Americorps Member is ready to get their hands dirty and able to commit full-time to Gardeneers’ invaluable experience. During your service, you will be placed in a handful of schools, primarily in Chicago’s South and West Sides, where you will serve alongside an experienced Gardeneers’ Garden Educator. Your role will be to assist in providing hands-on garden education for students, turning the garden into a lively classroom, while providing students with access and knowledge to living a healthy lifestyle. In addition, you will be vital in maintaining the gardens so that our gardens exude beauty in the neighborhoods we serve. Lastly, you will aide in our community volunteer days, free community farm stands, and monthly events!
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Stipend . 
 
Terms :
None
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Environment ,  Health . 
 
Skills :
Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Gardeneers
Program Start/End Date
02/03/2025  -   08/01/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  99
Program Locations ILLINOIS   Chicago  
Accepting Applications
From  07/25/2024  To  09/01/2025 
Contact Leah Goldbloom
3414 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago   IL   60624
847-800-1832
leah@gardeneers.org
www.gardeneers.org
Listing ID 91600

       

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