Evergreen

EGM Tree Deliveries: Holiday Helpers!

It’s that time of year again! The Evergreen Garden Market is gearing up for holiday tree shipments this November. Many hands make light work, and never has that been truer than when receiving a shipment of hundreds of holiday trees. Evergreen Garden Market needs volunteers to help to receive the trees off of the delivery truck and move them into the Evergreen Garden Market space. 

👉 What You Bring:       

• You are comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.  
• You’re able to reach, crouch, and lift at least 30lbs (This is physical work).  
• You don't mind getting a bit dirty (dirt, pine needles, and sap may get on clothes)
• You are reliable, enthusiastic, and keen to help.  
• Can respect and adhere to Health and Safety protocols as identified by staff to ensure the safety of all Evergreeners;    
• No experience necessary.  
• Ages 18 and older recommended for this role.  

🌟 Tasks & Responsibilities:    

• Unloading trees off of the delivery trucks  
• Bringing trees into the south end of the market   
• Stacking trees according to type and size  
• Cleaning area afterwards (dirt, fallen branches)  

⏰ When: Shifts are typically between 3 and of 4 hours, but this is still to be confirmed (time depends on delivery of trees by supplier). Tree shipments are scheduled to arrive on:  

• Wednesday, November 11th 
• Wednesday, November 18th. 

Shift will take place from 8:30am to approximately 1:00pm.   

📍 Where & Getting Here:  Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Ave). Accessible by TTC bus at Davisville Station or our free shuttle bus outside Broadview Station. Volunteers will arrive onsite and meet in front of the Evergreen Garden Market just outside of Picnic Cafe. Click here to learn more about getting to the Brick Works. Please plan your route accordingly and try to arrive on time as staff will be reviewing key health and safety protocols (e.g. proper lifting) at the beginning of each shift.  

🌳 How We Will Support You: Volunteers will receive a brief orientation at the start of their shift reminding of proper lifting techniques, and Evergreen's health and safety protocols. You’ll work closely with experienced Evergreen Garden Market staff and other volunteers. We provide gloves.  

🤝 Perks & What You'll Gain: Getting into the festive spirit with us, and as always, volunteers who contribute 20+ hours in a season will also receive T-shirts, a 15% discount on Evergreen Garden Market purchases, and access to the Toronto Attractions Council Reciprocal Program. Please remember to log your hours!    

🔎Good to Know:   

• Volunteers will be working mostly outdoors so come dressed appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, steel toed shoes are preferred if you have them. It’s also best you wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty/sappy. Long sleeves, long pants and closed toed shoes are an absolute must!
• This role requests heavy lifting (at least 30-50 lbs), crouching, and reaching.  
• Parking is free for volunteers (while you are volunteering). Please read the Parking section for more info. 
• Please bring a water bottle to stay hydrated, and snacks to keep you energized throughout your shift(s).  
• Please be mindful of your fellow volunteers as you sign up for shifts, making sure to cancel if you’re unable to come and taking into consideration shift courtesies. 

🚗 Parking 

Parking is free for Evergreen volunteers while they are volunteering! To get free parking please email Tyler at ttalbot@evergreen.ca with the following information, ideally 24 hours before the day before you are volunteering. 

• Your Name 
• License plate number 
• Make, model and colour of your car 
• Province of registration 

If you miss the 24hr deadline please register your car with the security guards in the Young Centre the day of.  

💚 Ready to sign up?  Log in to your volunteer profile and return to the role posting. Click on the “+sign-up” button next to your preferred shift(s) toward the bottom of the page to apply. Staff will follow up with volunteers soon thereafter with more information and next steps.   

Accessibility Statement: Evergreen welcomes volunteer applications from persons of diverse backgrounds and is an equal opportunity organization. Accommodation will be provided as required under Evergreen’s Accommodation policy. Please make your needs known in advance.   

Questions? Reach out to Michelle Zeppieri at mzeppieri@evergreen.ca or the Volunteer Engagement team at volunteer@evergreen.ca for more information.