Sibley Historic Site - Mendota, MN - Sibley Gardens Volunteers
General Description
Help us keep the gardens at the Sibley Historic Site looking great throughout the year. We are searching for dedicated, garden-loving volunteers to help care for gardens on the property. We have a number of areas on site that are cared for by our garden volunteers. If you have an interest in flowers, rain gardens, general yard work, and buckthorn removal than this is a great opportunity for you.
Location
Sibley Historic Site
1357 Sibley Memorial Highway
Mendota, MN 55150
Date/Time
The volunteer season will run April - November. Come as often as you are interested.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Watering and weeding - weeding and watering is needed to maintain a healthy garden. During dry spells twice a day watering might be needed. Other days depending on weather we might need less. Flexibility is key with gardening.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A love of gardening.
- Transportation is needed to access the site.
- Must be 16 years old or older to volunteer without an adult present. Families are welcome to join though. Bring your kids - more hands equals less work =)
Minimum Time Commitment:
- Varies by volunteer.
Activity Level
Active - Involves physical exertion for an extended period of time; project may involve rough, uneven or steep terrain. Activities will require longer periods of standing and walking with limited access to sitting. Activities will mostly occur in an outdoor setting with uncontrollable elements present.
Contact Information
Garrett Zaffke | Community Relations and Volunteer Services Coordinator
Dakota County Communications
1590 Highway 55| Hastings, MN 55033
Direct: (651) 438-4635 | Fax: (651) 438-4405 | Email: garrett.zaffke@co.dakota.mn.us
Qualifications Required
- Accepted Data Privacy Notice - Tennessen Notice Must be Yes
- Signed Volunteer Waiver Must be at least Yes
