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Brief Organizational Description: 

A weekly volunteer opportunity with Richmond Grows Gardens, a program of Richmond City Parks and Recreation. Our Greenhouse is located at Bryan Park . We grow seedlings to distribute to community gardens and other organizations growing food in their communities. 

Volunteer Position Description and Purpose:

Volunteers will be planting seeds, uppotting seedlings, cleaning, and washing pots and assisting in any other tasks that may arise. 

Qualifications, Skills, & Requirements:

We welcome all levels of experience!

Time Commitment:

2 hours 

Other Information (if applicable):

• We can mark attendance in the system

• We will train on site as needed 

• We recommend wearing clothes that you aren't afraid to get dirty, long sleeves in case you are allergic to some plants. Bring layers. The temperature in the greenhouse fluctuates. Waterproof shoes or boots are recommended but not required. Again, wear what you're not afraid to get dirty. 

• Directions to parking: Turn off Hermitage/Lakeside ave into Bryan Park driveway. Pass through the entrance gate and take your first right (disregard the No Right Turn sign) and park in the parking lot of the cottage/greenhouse or along the road if there are no spots. See Pin for exact location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7C9uzLgqVduU7DwF7

• Bring a waterbottle and gloves. We do have extra gloves and all the tools you'll need.