LGL Volunteer Information

Volunteering at LGL

The Learning Gardens Laboratory could not function without the dedication and participation of our partners. Indeed, collaborative effort, volunteerism and dialogue are the backbone of LGL’s historical, current and future progress. In a time when financial resources are scarce and the primary needs of our community grow, we can model sustainable partnerships as well as sustainability education, sustainable agriculture, and best environmental practices. The spirit of cooperation and service is what makes LGL tick.

Interested in volunteering at LGL? We’d love to have you!

Before serving, our volunteers are required to attend a volunteer orientation. The purpose of the orientation is two-fold: first, we want to get to know you, and develop an understanding of why you’ve decided to join us in our efforts so that we can make your time here meaningful, productive, and informative. Second, LGL is a big place with a lot going on. You will be given a tour and educated on our best-practice protocols. These include things like where tools are kept and stored, how to clean them, gardening practices, communicating with volunteer leaders, and much more.

Please click here to read the Volunteer Handbook.

Volunteer hours for winter term 2012:

Mondays 11am-1pm (open drop-in volunteer time)
Thursdays 11:30am-1:30pm (open drop-in volunteer time) 

If you have not yet volunteered at LGL, please arrive at the start time for a 20-minute orientation. If you have already attended an LGL orientation, feel free to stop by anytime during the open hours to volunteer.

Work Parties:

Monday, January 16 11am-2pm (Martin Luther King Jr. day of service)
Saturday, February 18, 11am-2pm
Saturday, March 10. 11am-2pm

For questions contact LGL volunteer coordinator, Michelle, at: lglvolunteer@gmail.com.