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Garden Volunteer

“Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!”

– Sitting Bull

Did you know there are 10 school gardens in the Pasadena Unified School District that produce fruits and vegetables as part of the Farm to School Program? We need volunteer support to keep this effort going.

PUSD gardens provide outdoor classroom space for students to learn and are managed by a full-time Master Gardener, who directly manages the work of our garden volunteers.

Produce grown in the organic school gardens is incorporated into school cafeteria offerings. Learn more.

Garden volunteering is scheduled as a group activity.

What You’ll Do As A Garden Volunteer

  • Harvesting
  • Weeding
  • Planting
  • All around garden maintenance
  • Special projects as determined by the PUSD Master Gardener

Volunteer Restrictions and Instructions:

  • Must be at least 15 to serve individually, unless specified otherwise.
  • Please wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, closed-toe shoes, and bring your own water.
  • Wear sunscreen and/or a hat.
  • Dress for the weather.
  • Willingness to work hard.
  • Bring and wear your own garden gloves, if possible.
  • If you have your own favorite garden tools, please bring them. We have garden tools, too. Our tools are cleaned after each use.

Learn more about PUSD gardens here.

To schedule a garden day for your group, contact NC Inguanzo, Community Engagement Manager, at ncinguanzo@pasedfoundation.org.

Sign up to Volunteer

Adults view our Indemnity Waiver, Medical and Photo Release.

NOTE: All those who volunteer agree to our standard Indemnity Waiver, Medical and Photo Release by default.

Please make sure you have read the release before you commit to serve.

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