Garden Group Volunteer

Passionate about gardening, health, wellness and giving back to the community? We're looking for someone special to support our weekly garden group in our Healthy Connections program in Santa Cruz for adults living with mental illnesses. The garden group is every week for one hour and an additional 3 hours, give or take on garden maintenance. Gardening has shown to make a real, positive impact on people's mental wellness, so our volunteer group volunteers are a part of a team supporting and empowering people to improve their lives on a pathway to wellness and recovery. The garden group is part of Community Connection's innovative and whole-person centered program, Healthy Connections. Qualifications gardening experience experience facilitating a group knowledge or interest about health and wellness, healthy lifestyle choices experience working with adults living with a mental illness or lived mental health experience, either personally or with a close family member or friend able to lift up to 30 pounds This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting mental health and connecting to nature! You will be making a real difference in our community! Want to get involved? Use the "Express interest" button below! 36 shifts available: Santa Cruz CA 95060 US: Monday September 23, 2024 - 12:00 to 13:00 PST Santa Cruz CA 95060 US: Monday September 30, 2024 - 19:00 to 20:00 PST Santa Cruz CA 95060 US: Monday October 07, 2024 - 19:00 to 20:00 PST Santa Cruz CA 95060 US: Monday October 14, 2024 - 19:00 to 20:00 PST Santa Cruz CA 95060 US: Monday October 21, 2024 - 19:00 to 20:00 PST Santa Cruz CA 95060 US: Monday October 28, 2024 - 19:00 to 20:00 PST Santa Cruz CA 95060 US: Monday November 04, 2024 - 20:00 to 21:00 PST Santa Cruz CA 95060 US: Monday November 11, 2024 - 20:00 to 21:00 PST Santa Cruz CA 95060 US: Monday November 18, 2024 - 20:00 to 21:00 PST Santa Cruz CA 95060 US: Monday November 25, 2024 - 20:00 to 21:00 PST Santa Cruz CA 95060 US: Monday December 02, 2024 - 20:00 to 21:00 PST ... Contact us to view more available shifts.