Adopt-a-Garden Volunteer
(We Grow Food)
Add to List
Suggest an Update
Position ID: V-OSH1582
Last Modified: 18 Feb 2026
Last Full Update: 18 Feb 2026
Opportunity Details: Adopt-a-Garden Volunteer
| Contact | Carol Vandersanden, We Grow Food; Phone: 9054392527; Email: wgfcoordinator@gmail.com |
| Duties | The Adopt-a-Garden program is ideal for volunteers who enjoy gardening and want to make a meaningful, ongoing impact in their community. Adopt-a-Garden volunteers are matched with one school garden, typically located in their neighbourhood, and help with basic garden care throughout the growing season. Volunteers work alongside the school’s summer care team, meaning they are not the sole individuals responsible for garden maintenance. We Grow Food will help set up communication between volunteers and schools to support collaboration and ensure everyone is aligned throughout the season. What the role involves
Experience & Training
Who this role is best for
Students seeking volunteer hours are encouraged to volunteer at their own school through their school’s garden lead. In special cases, students may contact the Volunteer Coordinator at wgfcoordinator@gmail.com to inquire about additional opportunities. |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Families ; Groups ; Individuals |
| Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Gardening / Yard Work ; Harvesting Assistance ; Nature / Environment ; Seasonal Support (Spring) ; Seasonal Support (Summer) |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) |
| Interaction Level | Solitary - Ontario ; Small Group - Ontario ; Generally independent, but must maintain communication with both the school’s organized garden team and We Grow Food. Occasional meetups with the school garden team may be requested for collaboration, though these are optional and infrequent. |
| Minimum Hours | 1 / Week |
| Dates and Times | Flexible Hours - May complete garden maintenance at anytime. |
| Seasons | Spring ; Summer |
| Accessibility | Unknown ; Accessibility varies by school location and is not guaranteed. School buildings may or may not be open during the summer or at the times you are completing garden maintenance. Additionally, depending on where the garden is situated on school grounds, access may be easier or more limited. We will do our best to support reasonable accommodation requests wherever possible. |
| Number of Positions | Ajax ; Beaverton ; Brock ; Brooklin ; Cannington ; Courtice ; Durham Region ; Oshawa ; Pickering ; Scugog ; Uxbridge (Township of) ; Whitby 100 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Training is provided ; We will be offering training sessions on April 9th and 11th. Attendance at one of these sessions is required to participate in the program. If you are unavailable on these dates but have equivalent gardening experience and are very interested in the position, please feel free to reach out to inquire whether an accommodation may be possible. wgfcoordinator@gmail.com |
| Transportation | Transportation requirements will vary depending on the school location. Some gardens are near public transit, while others may only be accessible by car. We will do our best to match volunteers with a garden in their general area so that it is within walking distance, in their neighbourhood, or a short drive whenever possible. |
| Application Deadline | 05 Apr 2026 |
| Police Check | Required |
| Start Date | On or after 11 Apr 2026 |
Agency Details: We Grow Food
| Office Phone | 905-439-2527 |
| wgfcoordinator@gmail.com | |
| Website | http://www.wegrowfood.org |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | c/o Carol Vandersanden 366 Leslie St Oshawa, ON L1G 5H9 |
