Nursery Workday

1000 Spring St,San Jose CA 95110

04 November, 2021

Description

Help maintain and grow trees and shrubs in the OCF Community Nursery! Ongoing help is needed for various tasks such as transplanting trees & shrubs, cultivating seedlings, watering, removing invasive species, pruning, moving and staking trees, labeling plants, filling mulch buckets, and propagating plants in the greenhouse. No experience necessary, just a willingness to work with others while enjoying the outside! Great opportunity to gain hands-on nursery and landscape experience while supporting a good cause! COVID- 19 Protocols: You should not report to your volunteer shift if you are feeling ill or are showing any symptoms of COVID-19. CDC-approved face coverings and social distancing are required while volunteering with Our City Forest. ***All first time volunteers must submit a Volunteer Waiver & Release form and a Self Certification Vaccincation Status form. Volunteers 18 and older must submit a Volunteer Waiver and Release Form and Vaccination Form. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian complete the Volunteer Waiver and Release Form and Vaccination Form. Volunteers under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to volunteer. Forms can be submitted electronically to [email protected], or brought with you to your volunteer shift. What to Bring to Volunteer: A CDC-approved face covering to be worn at all times.Closed-toed shoes (No crocs, sandals, flats, etc.)Proper work clothing that can get dirty (long pants are recommended, but make sure your attire is weather appropriate)Appropriate sun or rain protection (Sunscreen, Hat, Rain jacket, etc.)Water! Please bring plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated throughout your volunteer shift)Recommended: Gardening-type gloves If you arrive at your shift without the above items, you may be turned away from volunteering due to safety reasons.