2008

Denver Urban Gardens

Internship Position – Volunteer Coordination Assistant

 

Agency Mission:

 

Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to building community, one urban garden at a time.  Denver Urban Gardens has built and currently manages over 60 community gardens, small parks and the DeLaney Community Farm.  We strongly believe that gardens are not only a source of inexpensive food for urban people, but also a place of connection to develop community, promote healthy living, develop skills and empower individuals to strengthen and beautify their communities.

 

We are looking for motivated interns with a sincere interest in community building and willingness to work hard.  DUG, like the vegetables in each garden, is a small organization in the process of growing and developing.  The energy and motivation of the staff and intern team is essential to DUGÕs success.

 

Job Description:

The Volunteer Coordination Assistant will assist in volunteer workday coordination, construction and maintenance of garden sites and various garden and office projects.

 

           Responsibilities include:

á       Assist with work days including pre-day planning and coordination, workday organization and training volunteers,

á       Help to lead work days in gardens and community farm,

á       Coordinate construction and maintenance of garden sites,

á       Help with general field work,

á       Assist with general office work.

 

Skills Needed:

á       Experience with volunteers and construction projects desired.

á       Interest in community gardens.

á       Self-motivated.

á       Ability to do outdoor, physically demanding work.

á       Comfortable in diverse settings and diverse communities.

Benefits:

á       Tangible results in the form of actual garden improvements.

á       Training in volunteer management, construction skills and work project coordination.

á       Working for an organization that benefits DenverÕs diverse communities.

á       Stipend.

 

Timeframe for Internship:

Four-month commitment with flexible hours averaging 20 hours per week for a total of 340 internship hours.

 

To Apply:

Deadline:  March 14 (Start March 31, Finish July 31)

 

Please send a cover letter and resume to Denver Urban Gardens, 3377 Blake St, Suite 113, Denver, CO 80205 or email to dusty@dug.org.  For more information, please look online at www.dug.org or call 303-292-9900.