Become a Volunteer

Members and community volunteers are the backbone of the community garden's success. They support with planning, development and management of operations, projects, programs, and events.

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*Registered members do not need to complete the volunteer form.

Stay up to date on volunteer opportunities by subscribing to our RCG Volunteer Google Calendar.

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How does it work?

Who can volunteer?

Everyone!

How to join?

Review the volunteer positions on this page
Complete the sign up form
Subscribe to our volunteer Google Calendar to see when volunteer opportunities arise
We will provide onboarding to ensure you have all the information required to be successful
We will provide guidance and support throughout your volunteering journey

What are the benefits?

Volunteering with the community garden is a great opportunity to enhance and develop personal skills, socialize and meet new people, give back to your community, and complete student volunteer hours.
It provides a great opportunity to enhance your resume for school and job applications. A reference letter can be provided.

Operational Roles

Operational roles fulfill the ongoing operational management responsibilities and maintenance tasks that ensure the success of the community garden.

Executive Committee Roles

The executive committee is responsible for overseeing and directing the garden's operations.

President

responsible for overseeing the successful planning, maintenance, and operations of the garden.

Secretary

responsible for managing the day-to-day administrative operations of the garden.

Treasurer

responsible for the fiscal management of the garden's operations.

Community Building Director

responsible for increasing community awareness of the garden and planning ways to build engagement and involvement.

Ground & Resources Coordinator

responsible for ensuring the garden has the resources it needs to run smoothly and is a safe and accessible space for members, volunteers, and visitors.

Support Roles

A support volunteer assists an executive committee member with a certain aspect of their role.

Fundraising & Grant Writing

Find Ways to raise funds, research and apply for grants, find donors and sponsors, etc.

Event Planning

Plan, organize and execute fundraising or social events, and/or workshops or other educational events for garden members and/or the community.

Garden Program Roles

These roles support the operations of our garden programs.

Program Coordinator

Includes but not limited to: planning program seasonal activities, preparing operational budgets, organizing fundraising and applying for grants related to the program, managing volunteers, recruiting volunteers, executing tasks and/or delegate to volunteers, coordinating with partners & sponsors of the program, schedule work days, reporting to the executive committee, etc.
Expected to complete a minimum of 2 hours per week
Expected to be available for the majority of January to October

Supporting Volunteers

Will support the program coordinator with program specific tasks such as planting, weeding, pruning, ,mulching, watering, harvesting, etc.

Project Development Roles

These roles support the further development of various projects and programs established at the community garden.

Project Coordinator

Leading the development and planning of a specific project or program
Time commitment and responsibilities will be defined as needed for the project
Document templates and guides will be provided to support the coordinator
Once a program is established, a coordinator position must be established to run it
Once a project is completed, it will become part of the operational responsibilities as detailed in its guide

Support Volunteers

Time commitment and responsibilities will be defined as needed
To assist the coordinator in the development of a project/program.
Will be assigned various tasks and responsibilities

Building Support

To help with various tasks during a building event