Volunteering with Reiman Gardens

Activity Description

1-2 volunteers requested per shift to help instructor, Nathan Moore, with setup, lifting projects, workshop transition, and cleanup. Possibly multiple shifts to cover: setup (8:30 - 10:30 AM); lifting projects and transition (11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, 2:30 - 4:30 PM); and lifting and cleanup (5:30 - 7:00 PM) - requires lifting up to 50 lbs. These volunteers receive education and demonstrations, but will not directly participate in the workshop.

Training/Requirements

An Education Program Host acts as a representative of the Education department in facilitating programs and supporting instructors, usually for adult programs. Most instructions will be provided the day of the opportunity. Examples of program assistant roles may also include:

• Verify physical setup and supply preparation
• Prepare and serve refreshments if appropriate and available
• Greet instructors and orient them to the space and resources as needed
• Greet program participants and assist them in arriving at the program venue
• Ensure safety and accessibility of program space for duration of program
• Assist instructors with acquiring additional supplies and resources as needed during program duration
• Provide basic AV support (such as hooking up laptops, getting extra cords, turning on and operating projectors, etc.)
• Introduce, distribute, and collect program evaluations to program participants and instructors
• Convey completed evaluations to Education staff as directed
• Assist with cleaning and returning space to agreed-upon state as planned ahead of time with staff
• Share notes on program operations by completing a program evaluation

Staff

Sara Merritt, Director of Education