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Organize a committee which will attend initial meeting, orientation session, and any ongoing meetings during the course of the program
Distribute information about program to neighborhood
Organize residents who by providing labor will reap the benefits
Labor to include:
initial cleaning and clearing of lot
incorporation of soil amendments (topsoil, mulch, etc.)
construction of planting site (pathways, garden borders, etc)
planting of gardens
maintenance of garden (watering, weeding, pruning and harvesting
Complete applications and contracts
Collect program fees
Help locate garden site(s)
Help with fundraising and solicitation of money, materials and services from community groups, religious organizations, businesses and city agencies
Help in the design of site and the assignment of garden areas
Aid in the ordering of plants, seeds, shrubs, flowers and/or trees
Distribute and maintain supplies (tools and materials)
Develop a volunteer system among participants to accomplish site chores and maintenance
Adhere to and enforce regular on site hours
Help with publicity - press clippings, pictures, journals, etc
Help to resolve any problems by enforcing guidelines and reassigning abandoned plots
Help locate gardeners for other programs |
