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Le Chou Garden Picnic
Homesteader's Emporium to Support Vancouver Neighbourhood Food Networks
Garden SmoothiesHomesteader's Emporium to Support Vancouver Neighbourhood Food Networks
Think and Eat Green @ School: Embrace Change Video
Environmental Youth Alliance Seeking Support
Eat Think Vote
End of School Gardening
Crockpot for free
Canning Kits to lend
Free canning jars
Call - 604-718-5895
Free canning jars
Call - 604-718-5895
New First Nations Garden Support Invitation
The GWFC is helping to create a First Nations food and medical plant garden around the new Carving Pavilion at Britannia Community Centre which will have a strong educational component. We would like to convene a couple of visioning sessions as part of the garden planning. We currently have a landscaper/designer, a First Nations herbalist and an artist who can help us with some landscape drawing plans. We are also looking for a few more people to join us.
Please let us know asap if you are interested in helping out. Your participation would be greatly valued. We hope to start this project very soon. Contact Ian @ 604-718-5895
The GWFC is helping to create a First Nations food and medical plant garden around the new Carving Pavilion at Britannia Community Centre which will have a strong educational component. We would like to convene a couple of visioning sessions as part of the garden planning. We currently have a landscaper/designer, a First Nations herbalist and an artist who can help us with some landscape drawing plans. We are also looking for a few more people to join us.
Please let us know asap if you are interested in helping out. Your participation would be greatly valued. We hope to start this project very soon. Contact Ian @ 604-718-5895
Environmental Youth Alliance is Seeking Your Support
For the first time in its long history the EYA’s Growing Kids program is asking for the community’s help. Difficult financial realities have put this school mentorship program in serious jeopardy.
Growing Kids is one of Grandview Woodland Food Connection’s most important school garden programs, bringing important garden learning and curriculum to Britannia school and students. In the past four years that we have partnered, we have exposed hundreds of youth to food gardening, opening their minds to new possibilities, knowledge, and understanding that is so critical these days.
EYA is hoping that their crowd funding campaign will be the spark that ignites a new and exciting future for this long under-funded (though incredibly impactful) program.
“It’s incredible to think every seed we plant…has the power to change someone’s life. I know gardening has changed my life, and being able to share this gift with other people means a lot to me.” -EYA Program Participant
Please help and share this campaign and help inner-city youth discover their inner nature.
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For the first time in its long history the EYA’s Growing Kids program is asking for the community’s help. Difficult financial realities have put this school mentorship program in serious jeopardy.
Growing Kids is one of Grandview Woodland Food Connection’s most important school garden programs, bringing important garden learning and curriculum to Britannia school and students. In the past four years that we have partnered, we have exposed hundreds of youth to food gardening, opening their minds to new possibilities, knowledge, and understanding that is so critical these days.
EYA is hoping that their crowd funding campaign will be the spark that ignites a new and exciting future for this long under-funded (though incredibly impactful) program.
“It’s incredible to think every seed we plant…has the power to change someone’s life. I know gardening has changed my life, and being able to share this gift with other people means a lot to me.” -EYA Program Participant
Please help and share this campaign and help inner-city youth discover their inner nature.
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Events
2. GWFC COMMUNITY KITCHEN
3. RICHMOND EATS: A LOCAL EATING CHALLENGE
4. CREATIVE ACTIVISM TALKS
5. RECONCILIATION IN ACTION
6. PLACE BASED ACTIVISM AND SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
7. SUSTENANCE FESTIVAL
8. NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING SERVICE
9. GWFC BULK BUYING
Workshops
1. GWFC URBAN FORAGING
2. GWFC FOOD WORKSHOPS
3. VANCOUVER URBAN FARMING WORKSHOPS
4. HEALTHY CHOICES FOR SENIORS
Jobs
1. COMMUNITY FOODS INITIATIVES MANAGER
2. WEB ASSITANT - INTERGENERATIONAL LANDED LEARNING PROJECT
Volunteer
1. NEIGHBOURHOOD FOOD NETWORKS EVENT VOLUNTEER1. COMMUNITY FOODS INITIATIVES MANAGER
2. WEB ASSITANT - INTERGENERATIONAL LANDED LEARNING PROJECT
Volunteer
2. GRANDVIEW WOODLAND FOOD CONNECTION
3. INTERGENERATIONAL LANDED LEARNING PROJECT
4. VANCOUVER FRUIT TREE PROJECT
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Events
1. 12th ANNUAL CORN FESTIVAL
2. GWFC COMMUNITY KITCHEN
New community kitchen starting this fall, 2015
Call 604-718-5895 to register
Free, includes childcare
3. RICHMOND EATS: A LOCAL EATING CHALLENGE
Raise awareness and support food security in your community with the
Richmond Eats: A Local-Eating Challenge
From August 24 to 30, 2015, staff, volunteers and supporters of the Richmond Food Security Society (RFSS) will only eat produce grown on our island, meat raised by our farmers, and seafood caught by local fisherman.*
This challenge will start a conversation about local food and the role it plays in our community and raise much-needed funds for RFSS.
Join us! Become a Foodie and take part in the challenge, make a donation, and join the conversation through Facebook, Twitter, and on the RFSS blog .
RFSS is a community organization committed to building a nutritious, safe, secure, and affordable food system through education, skills development, research, and policy change. To learn more about projects we are working on, visit http://www.richmondfoodsecurity.org.
*Each participant is allowed three exceptions to allow for dietary needs or to facilitate cooking (e.g. cooking oil). We will also allow participants who don’t live in Richmond to eat from their own gardens! We would hate to see all that zucchini go to waste!
Show your support here!
4. CREATIVE ACTIVISM TALKS
5. RECONCILIATION IN PRACTICE
6. PLACE BASED ACTIVISM AND SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
After a successful turn out last year for the Spiritual Ecologies and New Cosmologies Convergence, the newly formed Salish Sea Spiritual Ecology Alliance (SSSEA), based in Vancouver, BC, is planning its second Convergence. Planned as a series of four workshop sessions, this year’s Convergence, entitled “Place-Based Activism and Spiritual Practice”, will take participants on a pilgrimage through the domains of Ocean, Forest, Farm and City.
Exploring our relationship to each of these places, the aim of the convergence is to understand what it means to be an activist or a connected human being in each of these spaces. Realistically, how do we understand and improve the current state of our city and all of its diverse landscapes?
Whether you consider yourself an activist, or are simply seeking to engage in meaningful action, the Sacred Activism and Spiritual Practice Convergence will be a month of kindling the fires of change within us, and grounding them so that they do not burn out.
Register
October 13-25, 2015
We are pleased to announce that the Grandview Woodland Food Connection will be participating in the 2015 Sustenance Festival. Now in its 7th year, is an annual city-wide Vancouver Park Board festival with food-inspired workshops, exhibitions, talks, walks, dances all taking place in community centres, gardens, parks, and public spaces throughout Vancouver.
The Sustenance Festival provides opportunities for learning, sharing, and celebrating food from growing to eating, cooking, preserving, foraging, composting, photographing, painting, weaving, to more! To explore the art and culture of food and to build connections in community.www.sustenancefestival.ca for full event listings.
YUMMY! A Right to Food Variety Show
7th Annual Sustenance Festival Special Event
Fri, Oct 16th
Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre
Exhibition Hall
7pm-9pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Pay-what-you-can
A wildly entertaining show featuring a variety of fun and cheeky performances centered on the theme of "Food Justice" - activism no laughing matter?? Once you are treated to the comedic delights of the hilarious MC and local performers, you just may eat your words! You might even walk away with a deeper understanding of the relationship of food to social justice as it plays out in our communities. This a social event for people of all ages. Snack, chat and have fun!
Check out www.sustenancefestival.ca<http://www.sustenancefestival.ca> for an updated performance list.
Call for Performers!!
We are looking for more performers: speakers, community groups, jugglers, dancers, comedians (you create it!) to contribute their talents to the special event on Oct 16th centered on the Right to Food Theme. Honorariums and technical support will be available for performers. The evening promises to be full of insight and delight!!
DEADLINE for performers is Sept 17th Please email Artist Coordinator: Paula Luther sustenanceyummy@gmail.com<mailto:sustenanceyummy@gmail.com>
8. NUTRITION COUNSELING SERVICE
Nutrition counseling services by a certified holistic nutritionist and herbalist will be available for under-served residents and open to all community members on a sliding scale basis. This service is aimed at helping you navigate the food choices available in our area and choose the foods that are best suited for your health, taking into consideration any health issues or goals you may have. Improved eating habits can help boost your physical and mental health. This service also aims to help connect residents to affordable, accessible, healthy food programs and options. Service available Tuesdays 6-9pm.
Contact Nikoo Boroumand at info@healinggardenswellness.com to book an appointment. For more information, visit www.healinggardenswellness.com
Appointments at Britannia Community Centre
Supported by the Grandview Woodland Food Connection
9. GWFC BULK FOOD BUYING CLUB
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Workshops
1. URBAN FORAGING
2. SUSTENANCE FESTIVAL GWFC FOOD WORKSHOPS
Canning for Beginners
This hands-on workshop is intended for all canning enthusiasts who want to learn the most current methods for safe, enjoyable home canning. The workshop includes a complete demonstration of the boiling-water-bath method of canning, as well as a discussion of pressure canning. Participant will take home a jar of canned product, canning recipes and canning brochures.
Oct. 18, 6 - 8pm
Pre-teen Centre, Britannia
Cost: $12
Sauerkraut Fermentation
Learn how to make great tasting sauerkraut. This easy to learn method is important in providing good health. Raw sauerkraut is packed with B vitamins, more nutrients and probiotics that are required for good digestion and a strong immune system. Come learn how to make this easy and affordable health food using resources you have around the house. Participants will bring their own cabbage and take away a bucket of kraut. Oct. 19, 6 - 8pm
Pre-teen Centre, Britannia
Cost: $12
Heal Your Body! : Indian food made vegan, raw, easy and fun!
A twist on a classic! Join holistic chef and nutritionist Abby Sandhar, in an exploration and reinvention of traditional cuisine of Northern India. Yes, Indian food can be prepared in way that is free of excessive oily fats, excess salt and refined carbs- made raw, vegan and working with whole fresh ingredients, this cuisine can be detoxifying, healing and energizing! You will leave with a belly full of warm goodness, tips for healthier meal planning and some unlocked recipes from the kitchen ofThe Flying Abneet !! Let's love our bodies up with good nourishment!Oct 14, 6 - 8pm
Pre-teen Centre, Britannia
Cost: $25
Making Great Sausages 101
Do you love sausage? Have you ever imagined making your own sausages? Join Magin Payet, a local butcher and get hands-on experience making preservative free fresh pork sausages using traditional artisanal methods, blending recipes and filling your casings successfully. You will leave with your own sausages to share with your family, as well as the confidence and knowledge to successfully make your own sausages at home full of flavour and succulence.
Oct 21, 6 - 8pm
Pre-teen Centre, Britannia
$28
3. VANCOUVER URBAN FARMING WORKSHOPS
Irrigation Systems
$28
3. VANCOUVER URBAN FARMING WORKSHOPS
The Vancouver Urban Farming Society is excited to announce an upcoming workshop on the basics of irrigation systems, as part of our Farmer-In-Training workshop series. This workshop is open to anyone interested in learning more about different irrigation systems (overhead sprinklers, drip irrigation), how to design a system, and what information is needed before starting out.
The workshop, facilitated by Gray Orion, will take place at UBC Farm, and will include a chance to walk around and look at the different irrigation systems being used.
Reserve your space now!
Saturday, Sept 12, 2-5pm
Email karly@urbanfarmers.ca.
Cover Cropping
When: Wednesday, September 9, 4:30-6:30pm
Where: City Beet Urban Farm (Mount Pleasant)
Cover crops are essential to maintaining and improving soil health, as well as preventing erosion and building organic matter. In this workshop, we will cover the basics of cover cropping, how to choose your crops, and specifically what needs to be taken into account in an urban farming context.
Workshop details include:
Introduction to cover cropping
Q&A + discussion
Farm tour
RSVP Here! Firm RSVP deadline of Sept 5
Only interested in the farm tour? RSVP and join us at 6pm.
Cost of ticket helps VUFS to cover the costs of events. No one is turned away for lack of funds, please contact karly@urbanfarmers.ca.
4. HEALTHY CHOICES FOR SENIORS
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1. COMMUNITY FOOD INITIATIVES MANAGER
Gordon Neighbourhood House is an equal opportunity employer. Respect for the dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace is fundamental.
Gordon Neighbourhood House is seeking a dynamic and strategic Community Food Initiatives Manager to lead existing community food initiatives and to help kick start a new Community Food Centre for the West End, as part of a potential partnership with Community Food Centres Canada (www.cfccanada.ca). The West End Community Food Centre will function as a part of Gordon Neighbourhood House, with a strong focus on partnership and collaboration with the Community Food Centres Canada and the West End community. The successful candidate will be a proven leader who has demonstrated a passion for food and social justice. They will be flexible, creative and entrepreneurial, committed to creating impact for the community while building a cooperative team culture.
Gordon Neighbourhood House’s Food Philosophy:http://gordonhouse.org/about-gordon-neighbourhood-house/right-to-food
Job Description
Guided by Gordon Neighbourhood House’s Food Philosophy, the Community Food Initiatives Manager is responsible for developing and delivering methods of promoting a resilient food system in the West End of Vancouver. This role entails management of Gordon Neighbourhood House’s Community food programs, initiatives and events. It will also play a leadership role in the development of a West End Community Food Centre (include assisting with the securing of a West End program location.
The Community Food Initiatives Manager will be responsible for leading Gordon Neighbourhood House’s Urban Farming program, and will seek to engage members of our community in farming initiatives via workshops, demonstrations and community engagement activities.
The Community Food Initiatives Manager will be responsible for engaging the community, program partners in a discourse on issues pertaining to food access and resilient food systems.
The Community Food Initiatives Manager will serve on the Planning Team, the Fundraising Committee, Food-raising team and on any other committees as designated by the Executive Director. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: writing grant applications, ensuring that existing grant obligations are met and reported on and soliciting in-kind donations.
Compensation: $24.92/hour + benefits (ANHBC Band 9)
Schedule: TBD with Program Director/Executive Director, but is based on 30 hours/week (each work day includes a one-hour unpaid lunch). Up to 5 additional hours per week may be made available through additional grants.
Reports to: Program Director and Executive Director
Direct Reports: Farmer/Community Programmer, Chef/Food Enthusiast, Community Programmer (Food Initiatives), food initiative related placement students and volunteers.
Qualifications
0 5+ years experience in a program coordination role in social services or community food security program setting. 2+ years in a leadership role.
0 Relevant university education– ideally a minimum of an undergraduate degree, though equivalent work experience will be considered
0 Demonstrated program planning and evaluation experience
0 Experience supervising staff and volunteers
0 Strong knowledge of food and poverty issues, and demonstrated commitment to social justice
0 Experience working in low-income and marginalized communities
0 Direct experience in one or more of the following areas: fundraising, human resources, community consultation, leadership development and project management.
0 Culinary and horticultural interests/skills are an asset
0 Comfortable working with Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Hootsuite and Microsoft Office programs (excel, word, power point)
0 Ability to work independently and demonstrate good judgment
0 Knowledge of West End resources or willingness to learn
0 Strong written and oral communication skills in English
0 Comfort interacting and working with a richly diverse group of program participants, volunteer base and staff
0 A great sense of humour and an appreciation for music are considered assets
Apply with your resume and cover letter by September 18th at 5pm.
2. WEB ASSISTANT - INTERGENERATIONAL LANDED LEARNING PROJECT
The Intergenerational Landed Learning Project is currently seeking a part-time Web Assistant to help rebuild our project website during the 2015-16 school year. This 5 hour/week UBC Work Learn position is suitable for a current UBC student with experience in web design and project management. Interest in environmental education and/or sustainable food systems is an asset, but not required. Applications must be received no later than Sunday, September 6. Please visit our website for the complete job posting.
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1. NEIGHBOURHOOD FOOD NETWORKS
The Vancouver Neighbourhood Food Networks (VNFN) is creating a dynamic Events Committee to help plan several fundraising events throughout the year. If you’re interested in being on a committed team to share, learn, have fun, and most of all, help raise funds for the VNFN’s work, click here to learn more.
2. GRANDVIEW WOODLAND FOOD CONNECTION
The Grandview Woodlands Food Connection is a grassroots food security group supporting residents to access healthy and affordable food. We are developing a number of community based food initiatives, including community gardening, bulk buying groups, school gardens, canning workshops,community kitchens and more.
We are currently seeking community members interested in helping us with our Off the Grill youth meal program (chef mentor), media, graphic design, Wordpress web support, Advisory Committee, gardeners, and fundraising event organization. This is a great opportunity to get involved in community food programming. Call Ian if interested @ 604-718-5895
3. INTERGENERATIONAL LANDED LEARNING PROJECT
Volunteer with Children at UBC Farm! Be a Farm Friend with the Intergenerational Landed Learning Project!
Farm Friend volunteers work in intergenerational teams of one elder, one younger adult, and 3-5 elementary school children to sow, tend harvest, prepare, and eat healthy food crops at the UBC Farm. Farm Friends commit 13 Wednesday or Thursday mornings (8:30am-1pm), every other week throughout the 2015-16 school year. On-call volunteers are also sought. To find out more, come to an info session, or apply to volunteer, contact Stacy @landed.learning@ubc.ca or 604-822-4842. http://landedlearning.edcp.educ.ubc.ca/
Pick leaders
What is a Pick Leader?
“Pick Leaders” help volunteers get the fruit from the tree to the charity! They arrange equipment and transportation details (with MODO car co-op, your own vehicle, or by bike), and lead a safe and fun pick with volunteers. Then they deliver the fruit to the community partner.
Why become a Pick Leader?
Help contribute to food security and make a difference in your community. This position is at the heart of the Fruit Tree Project, without Pick Leaders we couldn’t do it. Gain the deep satisfaction of diverting food from waste to those who need it. It’s also an amazing opportunity to lead a team, pick up some skills, meet great people and eat fresh fruit while you do it!
What is expected of me?
Pick Leaders are asked to commit to 4-5 picks per season. The season is July-October.
How does it work?
After a training and orientation session, you will receive emails from the coordinator with details about upcoming picks that are in need of a Pick Leader. Simply email back when you can lead a pick, so you can make it suit your schedule.
If you are interested please fill out the form on this page:https://vancouverfruittree.com/volunteer/pick-leaders/
The workshop, facilitated by Gray Orion, will take place at UBC Farm, and will include a chance to walk around and look at the different irrigation systems being used.
Reserve your space now!
Saturday, Sept 12, 2-5pm
Email karly@urbanfarmers.ca.
Cover Cropping
When: Wednesday, September 9, 4:30-6:30pm
Where: City Beet Urban Farm (Mount Pleasant)
Cover crops are essential to maintaining and improving soil health, as well as preventing erosion and building organic matter. In this workshop, we will cover the basics of cover cropping, how to choose your crops, and specifically what needs to be taken into account in an urban farming context.
Workshop details include:
Introduction to cover cropping
Q&A + discussion
Farm tour
RSVP Here! Firm RSVP deadline of Sept 5
Only interested in the farm tour? RSVP and join us at 6pm.
Cost of ticket helps VUFS to cover the costs of events. No one is turned away for lack of funds, please contact karly@urbanfarmers.ca.
4. HEALTHY CHOICES FOR SENIORS
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Jobs
Gordon Neighbourhood House is an equal opportunity employer. Respect for the dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace is fundamental.
Gordon Neighbourhood House is seeking a dynamic and strategic Community Food Initiatives Manager to lead existing community food initiatives and to help kick start a new Community Food Centre for the West End, as part of a potential partnership with Community Food Centres Canada (www.cfccanada.ca). The West End Community Food Centre will function as a part of Gordon Neighbourhood House, with a strong focus on partnership and collaboration with the Community Food Centres Canada and the West End community. The successful candidate will be a proven leader who has demonstrated a passion for food and social justice. They will be flexible, creative and entrepreneurial, committed to creating impact for the community while building a cooperative team culture.
Gordon Neighbourhood House’s Food Philosophy:http://gordonhouse.org/about-gordon-neighbourhood-house/right-to-food
Job Description
Guided by Gordon Neighbourhood House’s Food Philosophy, the Community Food Initiatives Manager is responsible for developing and delivering methods of promoting a resilient food system in the West End of Vancouver. This role entails management of Gordon Neighbourhood House’s Community food programs, initiatives and events. It will also play a leadership role in the development of a West End Community Food Centre (include assisting with the securing of a West End program location.
The Community Food Initiatives Manager will be responsible for leading Gordon Neighbourhood House’s Urban Farming program, and will seek to engage members of our community in farming initiatives via workshops, demonstrations and community engagement activities.
The Community Food Initiatives Manager will be responsible for engaging the community, program partners in a discourse on issues pertaining to food access and resilient food systems.
The Community Food Initiatives Manager will serve on the Planning Team, the Fundraising Committee, Food-raising team and on any other committees as designated by the Executive Director. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: writing grant applications, ensuring that existing grant obligations are met and reported on and soliciting in-kind donations.
Compensation: $24.92/hour + benefits (ANHBC Band 9)
Schedule: TBD with Program Director/Executive Director, but is based on 30 hours/week (each work day includes a one-hour unpaid lunch). Up to 5 additional hours per week may be made available through additional grants.
Reports to: Program Director and Executive Director
Direct Reports: Farmer/Community Programmer, Chef/Food Enthusiast, Community Programmer (Food Initiatives), food initiative related placement students and volunteers.
Qualifications
0 5+ years experience in a program coordination role in social services or community food security program setting. 2+ years in a leadership role.
0 Relevant university education– ideally a minimum of an undergraduate degree, though equivalent work experience will be considered
0 Demonstrated program planning and evaluation experience
0 Experience supervising staff and volunteers
0 Strong knowledge of food and poverty issues, and demonstrated commitment to social justice
0 Experience working in low-income and marginalized communities
0 Direct experience in one or more of the following areas: fundraising, human resources, community consultation, leadership development and project management.
0 Culinary and horticultural interests/skills are an asset
0 Comfortable working with Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Hootsuite and Microsoft Office programs (excel, word, power point)
0 Ability to work independently and demonstrate good judgment
0 Knowledge of West End resources or willingness to learn
0 Strong written and oral communication skills in English
0 Comfort interacting and working with a richly diverse group of program participants, volunteer base and staff
0 A great sense of humour and an appreciation for music are considered assets
Apply with your resume and cover letter by September 18th at 5pm.
2. WEB ASSISTANT - INTERGENERATIONAL LANDED LEARNING PROJECT
The Intergenerational Landed Learning Project is currently seeking a part-time Web Assistant to help rebuild our project website during the 2015-16 school year. This 5 hour/week UBC Work Learn position is suitable for a current UBC student with experience in web design and project management. Interest in environmental education and/or sustainable food systems is an asset, but not required. Applications must be received no later than Sunday, September 6. Please visit our website for the complete job posting.
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Volunteer
The Vancouver Neighbourhood Food Networks (VNFN) is creating a dynamic Events Committee to help plan several fundraising events throughout the year. If you’re interested in being on a committed team to share, learn, have fun, and most of all, help raise funds for the VNFN’s work, click here to learn more.
The Grandview Woodlands Food Connection is a grassroots food security group supporting residents to access healthy and affordable food. We are developing a number of community based food initiatives, including community gardening, bulk buying groups, school gardens, canning workshops,community kitchens and more.
We are currently seeking community members interested in helping us with our Off the Grill youth meal program (chef mentor), media, graphic design, Wordpress web support, Advisory Committee, gardeners, and fundraising event organization. This is a great opportunity to get involved in community food programming. Call Ian if interested @ 604-718-5895
3. INTERGENERATIONAL LANDED LEARNING PROJECT
Volunteer with Children at UBC Farm! Be a Farm Friend with the Intergenerational Landed Learning Project!
Farm Friend volunteers work in intergenerational teams of one elder, one younger adult, and 3-5 elementary school children to sow, tend harvest, prepare, and eat healthy food crops at the UBC Farm. Farm Friends commit 13 Wednesday or Thursday mornings (8:30am-1pm), every other week throughout the 2015-16 school year. On-call volunteers are also sought. To find out more, come to an info session, or apply to volunteer, contact Stacy @landed.learning@ubc.ca or 604-822-4842. http://landedlearning.edcp.educ.ubc.ca/
4. VANCOUVER FRUIT TREE PROJECT
What is a Pick Leader?
“Pick Leaders” help volunteers get the fruit from the tree to the charity! They arrange equipment and transportation details (with MODO car co-op, your own vehicle, or by bike), and lead a safe and fun pick with volunteers. Then they deliver the fruit to the community partner.
Why become a Pick Leader?
Help contribute to food security and make a difference in your community. This position is at the heart of the Fruit Tree Project, without Pick Leaders we couldn’t do it. Gain the deep satisfaction of diverting food from waste to those who need it. It’s also an amazing opportunity to lead a team, pick up some skills, meet great people and eat fresh fruit while you do it!
What is expected of me?
Pick Leaders are asked to commit to 4-5 picks per season. The season is July-October.
How does it work?
After a training and orientation session, you will receive emails from the coordinator with details about upcoming picks that are in need of a Pick Leader. Simply email back when you can lead a pick, so you can make it suit your schedule.
If you are interested please fill out the form on this page:https://vancouverfruittree.com/volunteer/pick-leaders/
