Gardening (on-site)

We are seeking volunteer help with our gardening duties. To monitor the health of all plants & greenscapes not utilized by the animals. Including planting, trimming, pruning, raking, and weeding. Propagating, planting and harvesting of fruits and veggies. Waters plants and adds mulch as needed. Keeping green spaces and walkways clear of debris and litter.

Gardener Application

Responsibilities: 

1. Weekly planting

2. Weekly weed-eating 

3. Weekly watering 

4. Weekly weeding

 5. Weekly harvesting

6. Keep space clean, dry, decluttered, & pest free 

7. Equipment maintenance

Qualifications: 

• 18 years of age or older, unless accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older 

• Excellent communication and organizational skills 

• Equipment/ tool use & repair knowledge

• Must be a team player

• Self directed

• Creative

• Attention to detail 

• Knowledge of horticulture methods and materials, landscaping and cultivation of native, fruit trees and woody and medicinal plants

• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade

• Ability to perform grounds maintenance tasks

• Skill in interpreting and completing landscape plans

• Composting (or Worm Binning)

• Seed Germination

• Planter Building

• Pest Control/Companion Planting

• Pollinating

• Tool Care and Maintenance

• Soil and irrigation management (prefered)

• Tree and bush work (prefered)

Training

● On-the-job training with current manage

Time and Place: On-site at the KAEF property.

Requirements/Commitment: 

● Overall time commitment: Minimum of 6 months 

● Approximately 6-8 hours work a week

Supervision: Direct supervision by Volunteer Coordinator; indirect supervision by KAEF Executive Director. 

Benefits: 

1. Gain experience working with animals. 

2. Create relationships with like-minded individuals through partnership in the community. 

3. Spending time with our furry and feathered residents. 

4. Appreciation events and activities throughout the year. 

5. Discount on KAEF merchandise.