Opportunities From: United Way for Southeastern Michigan

Victory Garden Volunteer | Staebler Farm County Park, Superior Township | Year-Round
Staebler Farm County Park has a Victory Garden that is looking to be re-energized by MULTIPLE VOLUNTEERS to help support the Teaching Kitchen at the Michigan Folk School.
Victory Gardens, also known as war gardens or food gardens for defense, were vegetable, fruit, and herb gardens planted at private residences and public parks during World War I and II.
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SPRING: 8-10 hours a week*
Clean-up garden beds, getting them ready for planting.

SUMMER: 3-4 hours a week*
Maintenance of the garden, including harvesting crops grown.

FALL: 1-2 hours a week*
Maintenance of the garden, including harvesting crops grown. Pest monitoring.

WINTER: Hours project-based
Garden Maintenance and planning.

If this opportunity sounds interesting to YOU, email parks-volunteering@washtenaw.org (VICTORY GARDEN in subject) or register online below.
NOTE: Registration constitutes an application of interest rather than official enrollment. After registering, you will be contacted by the Volunteer Coordinator with further information.
Volunteers ages 16+ welcome.
TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED. A basic understanding of gardening principles is needed. Multiple volunteer positions available. Most volunteer work will be done independently, depending on YOUR schedule.
*Hours are estimates and will be shared by multiple volunteers

Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center, Ann Arbor | Sat 10/11 | 12-2pm or 2-4:30pm shiftsBe part of a fun and magical event for children of all ages! At the Fall Fest, families will enjoy an afternoon filled with face painting, pumpkin decorating, and refreshments, as well as heart-felt moments and memories that will last for a lifetime. Sign up today for a volunteer shift (Pumpkin Painting, Attendance Tracking & Floater), and make the magic happen! Learn more about the event at this website: https://www.washtenaw.org/4617/Meri-Lou-Murray-Fall-Festival-at-County-EVENT VOLUNTEERS• Shifts 12pm-2pm and 2pm-4:30pm• 2 Volunteers needed for each opportunity. 12 volunteers total needed!• Sign up for a shift below and we will reach out to assign you an opportunity! Or let us know where you would like to go.VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESPUMPKIN PAINTER:• You’re someone who loves to help others to create their Fall pumpkin masterpieces, you’ll work with a team of volunteers and staff to prepare for an afternoon with magic.EVENT ATTENDANCE TRACKER:• You’re a people person who loves bringing joy to children and families.VOLUNTEER FLOATER:• You’ll be the rockstar who has the floating ability to step in where needed.Youth volunteers welcome! Pre-registration required. Must be at least 11 years old. Ages 17 and under need a Parent to accompany.For questions or cancellations, contact the Volunteer Coordinator, parks-volunteering@washtenaw.org.