Date of Posting: July 15, 2009
Position: |
Gardening Helpers |
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Program Served: |
St. Cloud Children's HomeThe St. Cloud Children's Home, a program of Catholic Charities', helps youth between the ages of 8 -18 years old who are experiencing significant emotional challenges. The children receive academic education, and a variety of therapeutic services including individual and family therapy, recreational therapy, spiritual guidance, vocational guidance, and structured daily living in a residential cottage setting. |
Primary Duties: |
The volunteer will work with a student in planting the garden. Volunteers are needed more to share their knowledge than to do the actual gardening work. |
Location: |
St. Cloud Children's Home, 1726 7th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301 |
Hours: |
One or two afternoons a week (from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.) in planting a vegetable garden. The volunteer will work with a student in planting the garden. Volunteers are needed more to share their knowledge than to do the actual gardening work. |
Qualifications: |
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Experience: |
1) Vegetable Gardening knowledge or expertise 2) Interest and comfort level in working with children 3) Need to maintain confidentiality |
Other: |
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Stipends / Reimbursements: |
none |
Position Available: |
June 1. |
Duration: |
To end of growing/harvesting season. |
Application Forms and Required Info: |
Volunteer Application. |
Person to Contact: |
Kathleen Milligan
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