Volunteer at an Organic Garden (Jovial Concepts)

5045 W 1st Ave,Denver CO 80219

20 November, 2021

Description

Come join us to help with urban garden maintenance, such as turning soil, seeding, planting, weeding, and harvesting! This is a Project Helping Volunteer Experience in partnership with Jovial Concepts What We Will Do: Project Helping volunteers will help with set up and maintenance for the urban gardens including turning soil, seeding, planting, weeding, and harvesting, depending on the time of the season. What to Bring: A mask Closed-toe shoes Water, sunscreen, and a hat are recommended Age Requirement: 5+ Address: 5045 W 1st Ave Denver, CO 80219 Agenda: 10:00-10:30 - Welcome and Overview 10:30-12:30 - Divide and conquer neighborhood garden work 12:30-1:00 - Wrap up at neighborhood gardens and make way back to Jovial concepts 1:00-2:00 - Thank you and all volunteers are welcome to drink specials at Looking Good Diner Where to Park: Jovial Concepts Where to Meet: Meet in the east parking lot at Jovial Concepts. After the welcome and overview, smaller groups will divide up to do work at individual gardens around the Arvada-Golden-Littleton-Denver area. Check in with your Project Helping Kynd Leader when you arrive. They will be wearing a bright lime green shirt, and will stick with you during the entire experience to make sure you have a blast! About the organization: By transforming 40 urban lawns into organic gardens, Jovial Gardens by Jovial Concepts will grow enough fresh produce to feed 250 Colorado families. Using gardens as a classroom, participants learn sustainability, environmental awareness, healthy food practices, and how to combat obesity and other health issues associated with food hardships. About Project Helping: Our mission at Project Helping is to improve mental wellness through accessible experiences that create purpose and community. By volunteering with us, you can meet new people, make a difference in your community, and improve your mental wellness! Learn more at projecthelping.org/volunteer Project Helping organizes volunteer events specifically designed to make an impact — both on you and your community. Through the act of volunteering, you actively invest in your community while also reaping the benefits of increased mental wellness.  We create opportunities to practice kyndfulness!