Community Gardener Volunteer Opportunities

The following is partial list of volunteer opportunities that gardeners in The Ridge can take on in order to fulfill the obligations of participation in the Community Gardens program.

  • Become involved on committees or The Ridge Community League Board
  • Supervise/mentor summer student(s)
  • Regular ice/rink/court maintenance
  • Regular snow removal at The Ridge Community Centre
  • Building/land maintenance on a regular basis ie. weekly mowing/whipper snipping of gardens &/or Ridge Community League licensed land
  • Assist with community league work bees
  • Structural maintenance or installations in the gardens (when required)
  • Yearly pruning/weeding of beds
  • Being an active member of the ‘Our Neighbourhood in Bloom’ committee
  • Supervise Family Skate/warm-up room
  • Fill water tanks when needed throughout gardening season
  • Plant/maintain a pollinator bed or Food Bank bed when available
  • Deliver produce donations to the Food Bank
  • Volunteer at Ridge League events (assisting with seasonal events, spring cleaning of the centre, spring parks cleanup etc.)
  • Participate in scheduled league work bees throughout the year