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02-23-2013, 08:26 PM
Volunteer Opportunities with the <o:p></o:p>
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Are you interested in learning about and supporting local school garden projects? Improving school food? Fostering garden-based learning? <o:p></o:p>
Connecting kids with the natural world and where food comes from?<o:p></o:p>
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We are currently seeking passionate people who would like to join the School Garden Network of Sonoma County, now in our 10th year! <o:p></o:p>
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School Garden Network of Sonoma County (SGN) accomplishes most of its work through small committees. The amount of time you put in depends on the project.<o:p></o:p>
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We are also looking for a few more committed Board members to lend their passion and skills to the organization. Board members actively participate in creating and sustaining school garden projects.<o:p></o:p>
Click HERE for a Board Job Description. <o:p></o:p>
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Examples of ways to get involved include tabling at events, helping with fundraising, connecting with community partners and businesses, helping with workshops, doing a garden tour, collecting and maintaining our free resources, assisting with our website and Facebook, research, advocacy, and selling t-shirts! <o:p></o:p>
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The School Garden Network of Sonoma County is a successful grass roots organization, and a leader in the field of garden-based learning. We provide direct financial support, mentoring, workshops, and other innovative programs to local schools and youth programs.<o:p></o:p>
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For more information, please contact our Administrator, Tracy Batchelder at [email protected] ([email protected]), or 707-874-1557 ext. 301.<o:p></o:p>
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