The Community Garden at Holy Cross Hospital Germantown

As of June 9, 2025 volunteer opportunities are on hold and currently unavailable. We are working to have volunteer opportunities in the garden ASAP. Please check back soon and thank you for your patience! Please reach out to Avery Cross at [email protected] to express your interest in the meantime or if you have any questions.

Description

The Community Garden at HCH is a 400 sq ft space with 24 garden beds and a greenhouse, used by community members to grow their own food and by HCH to grow seedlings and produce for donationhelping provide fresh, nutritious foods to those facing food insecurity.

Were looking for volunteers to support garden maintenance during scheduled shifts. This is a great chance to learn about gardening, connect with the local community, and support our mission.

Volunteer tasks may include:

Weeding, planting, watering, harvesting, pest management, other garden tasks

Applying bulk soil amendments, dumping and spreading wood chips

Compost maintenance

Greenhouse and tool shed organization and cleaning

Tasks vary with the season, with the most help needed in spring and summer. HCH provides tools, gloves, and guidance. At least one staff member will be on-site during shifts.

What to bring/wear:

Water bottle, and snacks if desired

Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes you dont mind getting dirty

Closed-toe shoes

Volunteers must be 18+ or accompanied by a guardian, unless arranged otherwise. All activities are optionalplease take breaks as neededbut note that many tasks involve physical labor such as lifting, squatting, standing for long periods, and working in hot weather.

To volunteer, complete the form below to sign up for an available shift. Each volunteer must submit the form to participate. Please do not show up unless you have received confirmation. New available shift times will be posted regularly on the form as they are scheduled. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Food Security Initiatives Program Coordinator, Avery Cross at [email protected].

Thank you for your interest and support!

FORM REQUIRED TO FILL:Form

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the students parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.