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Community Garden Volunteer

United Way KFLA

Kingston upon Thames

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GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000

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Job summary

A community-focused organization seeks volunteers for a gardening position in Kingston. The volunteer will assist with maintaining a community garden, contributing to mental wellness and community engagement. Responsibilities include planting, watering, and maintaining garden spaces. No specific educational background is required, but candidates should embody reliability and a friendly attitude. This role is suitable for all ages and offers valuable volunteering experience.

Benefits

Volunteer hours documentation
Recognition for contributions
Opportunity to engage with community

Qualifications

  • Passion for gardening and community engagement.
  • Willingness to work in various weather conditions.
  • Ability to perform light physical tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with planting, watering, weeding, and maintaining garden beds.
  • Support composting and sustainable gardening practices.
  • Engage with clients during garden-based programs.

Skills

Passion for gardening
Willingness to work in various weather conditions
Ability to perform light physical labor
Reliable and punctual
Friendly and respectful attitude
Job description
AMHS-KFLA - 552 Princess Street, Kingston

Do you accept secondary/high school student volunteers? Yes

Do you/would you consider accepting post-secondary student placements?

Location In Person (This position requires attendance in person)

The Community Garden Volunteer supports AMHS-KFLA’s mission to promote mental wellness and community connection by helping maintain and beautify our community garden. This role contributes to providing a therapeutic outdoor space for clients, staff, and the community.

  • Kingston, ON
  • Starts Mar 1st 2026
  • 0-1hrs / day
  • 3 Spots Available of 3
  • Suitable For: All Ages

This Position has an accompanying Application Form:

Flexible based on volunteer availability

Required Qualifications
  • Passion for gardening, the outdoors, and community engagement
  • Willingness to work in various weather conditions
  • Ability to perform light physical labor (lifting, bending, standing)
  • Reliability and punctuality and self-directed
  • Friendly, respectful, and inclusive attitude
  • Not required, but helpful to have: Knowledge of organic or sustainable gardening practices
  • Experience with community or therapeutic gardens
  • Background in horticulture, social services, or health and wellness
Position Responsibilities
  • Assist with planting, watering, weeding, mulching, pruning, and harvesting
  • Maintain garden beds, paths, and surrounding areas to ensure they are clean and safe
  • Support composting and sustainable gardening practices
  • Report any issues related to pests, vandalism, or maintenance needs
  • Optionally engage with AMHS-KFLA clients during garden-based programs or therapeutic sessions (if comfortable and appropriate)
  • Attend volunteer orientation and periodic check-ins with staff designate
  • Learn and grow gardening skills in a supportive environment
  • Contribute to community mental wellness and food security
  • Build relationships and support a meaningful cause
  • Receive volunteer hours documentation and recognition
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