Garden Volunteer at Historic Stewart Farm - Learn more
Volunteer Opportunities
Garden Volunteer - Attention green thumbs! A secret garden circa 1900 awaits at Historic Stewart Farm in South Surrey. As a person who appreciates organic growing and seed preservation, you will help tend the heirloom gardens which have plants that Mrs. Stewart herself could have planted.
Location
Historic Stewart Farm (13723 Crescent Road, South Surrey)
Responsibilities
You have an interest in getting your hands dirty and seeing what your dirty work can create!
Garden volunteers are asked to commit 6-8 hours per month during gardening season, including one monthly Garden Bee session. You'll work alongside staff or experienced volunteers for the first few shifts, then have the opportunity to work independently according to your own schedule after that.
Application Process
For more information, please contact Sarah Dineen, Volunteer Coordinator at sarah.dineen@surrey.ca or 604-502-6461.
Step #1 – Eligibility Requirements
To apply to be a volunteer in the Heritage Services volunteer program, you must be:
- 14 years or older
- Eligible to volunteer in Canada (check your travel documents, if applicable)
Step #2 – Apply
- Fill in an application
- Attend an interview
- Submit 2 references
- Complete a Police Information Check
Step #3 – Volunteer
- When all the above steps have been completed, you will be contacted by phone or email by an Heritage Service administrator
This process can take up to 6 weeks so we thank you for your diligence and patience. Once you are eligible to volunteer, log-in to your profile at MyImpactPage.com to search and sign up for volunteer activities, confirm shifts and record your hours of service.
Contact us:
604-502-6461
heritagevolunteers@surrey.ca
