Friends of the Central Experimental Farm

Posted on Monday, June 3rd, 2019

Volunteer Position Title: Gardener
Volunteer Position Time Frame: Ongoing

Contact Name: Donna Pape
Contact Email: volunteer@friendsofthefarm.ca
Website: friendsofthefarm.ca
Location: 960 Carling Ave. Central Experimental Farm, Arboretum, Bldg 72, Ottawa, On. K1A 0C6

Mission:

The Friends of the Central Experimental Farm (FCEF) preserve, protect, maintain and enhance the Dominion Arboretum, the Ornamental Gardens and other public areas of the Farm, in partnership with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, for the educational benefit and enjoyment of the public; and promote the Farm’s historical significance.

The FCEF, also known as the Friends of the Farm, is a charitable organization of committed volunteers and supportive members who care about the Farm in Ottawa. The Friends of the Farm volunteers are located in Building 72 in the Arboretum Mon-Wed from 9am to 2pm.

Volunteer Position Description:

We dedicate over 10,000 volunteer hours annually to the Farm. Some volunteers work in the gardens and others work in the office or at Events, while still others drop in periodically to help on specific projects. We are young and old, skilled and unskilled, from research scientist to garden lover, but we want to make a difference and enjoy doing it!

You will be working in the beautiful Ornamental Gardens or Arboretum of the Central Experimental Farm with other volunteer gardeners. Opportunities with may different gardens available. No experience is required!

Volunteer Position Requirements:

  • Outdoor activities

How To Apply: To apply for this position, please visit https://friendsofthefarm.ca/volunteer/ to fill out a volunteer form.

 

 


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