OVF Volunteers Wanted

Below is a list of positions OVF currently needs filled. In addition to the contact information provided in each listing, more details about any of these positions can obtained by Contacting Us.

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY GARDEN COUNCIL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

The Los Angeles Community Garden Council (LACGC) will be holding their 6th Annual Gathering of Community Gardens at Ocean View Farms on October 20, 2012. Any member who would like to participate on the organizing committee, or if you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Teague Weybright.

LAS DORADAS CHILDREN'S CENTER

The volunteers at the Las Doradas Children's Center in Venice are looking for someone with the time, interest and knowledge about vegetable gardening to join them in cultivating the vegetable garden with the Center's preschoolers They have already established five, 4' x 10' raised beds which they have cultivated over the past several years with the children. The volunteers meet with the children one day a week for approximately two hours. The program encompasses a wide range of activities, from teaching about plant growth to hands-on planting and sowing.
 
Las Doradas is part of the Neighborhood Youth Association, which offers programs to benefit at risk youth from low income families in the Venice area. It is located two blocks west of Lincoln Blvd and north of California Avenue on Pleasant View.
 
Anyone who is interested and can dedicate time on a consistent basis should contact April Palmer at (310) 306-0318.
 
This is NOT an OVF sponsored event and will not earn OVF community hours.

PAINTERS

Two or three people to preform ad hoc painting chores at OVF. Community Service hours given. Work can be performed at your own schedule. Please contact: Garden Master Ed Mosman.

EXPERIENCED PROOFREADER WANTED FOR 2012

Starting February 2012, need a proofreader with a good foundation in punctuation, grammar and spelling. Familiarity with CMS rules a plus. In exchange for community hours, you will proofread final drafts for errors and inconsistencies. Contact Education Chair Melody Girard

COMMUNITY OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS

Tour docents and volunteers needed to explore how OVF can outreach to neighborhood schools. Volunteers who interface with minors will need to be fingerprinted and fulfill background check requirements as stipulated by the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. Contact Education Chair Melody Girard for more information.

GARDENING EDUCATION EVENT PLANNERS

Have fun conducting OVF social activities and earn community hours! Help plan, set up and coordinate Education Workshops. Contact Education Chair Melody Girard for more information.

COMPOSTERS

OVF is always looking for dedicated volunteers to help with our composting program. The Composting Group meets every Saturday morning at 9:00 AM at the compost bins. Workcalls generally last no more than 1 hour. Come and help OVF keep our piles going and meet new friends.