Community Harvest Volunteers

Position Details

Position Title: Community Harvest Volunteer

Supervisor: Community Harvest Coordinator
Purpose: To assist the Ottawa Food Bank’s Community Harvest Program grow and harvest fresh produce for distribution to our member agencies across the city.
Time Commitment: Flexible. Shifts available Monday to Sunday

Tasks, Duties, & Responsibilities

  • Prepare soil, plant, weed and harvest crops

Qualifications, Skills, & Requirments

  • Able to work in an outside environment
  • Physically fit and able to bend, lift and carry
  • Need to be dressed appropriately for the weather conditions
  • Must follow directions of the community harvest coordinator
  • Must have transportation to the farm

Health & Safety Requirements

Benefit to You

You’ll gain experience growing fresh food and play an important role in providing produce to those in need in our community.

Benefit to the Ottawa Food Bank

Your assistance will help the Ottawa Food Bank provide fresh produce to further assist the fight against hunger in the Ottawa area.

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