Community Gardener AssistantAt — The Equine Healing Collaborative (EHC)
Proper nutrition is a vital component of both physical and mental health. Fresh fruits and vegetables are often overlooked privileges that can impact food insecure families. Our community garden aims to support our underserved populations.
The Community Gardener Assistant's responsibilities at The Equine Healing Collaberative (EHC) include:
- weeding, mulching, pruning, composting and sprucing up;
- assembling or repairing raised beds, filling beds with soil,
- installing irrigation systems,
- helping with other various repairs,
- maintaining organization of gardening supplies, and
- tending to chicken flock.
20 service learner spots
The ranch is located along Highway 68, near Pasadera / Boots Rd.
Requirements:
- Vaccinations
Students will be trained one-on-one on how to go about their duties. There will also be protocols and videos to reference if those are also needed. There will be personnel available to assist in questions or provide feedback on tasks.
There may be safety hazards (such as biting or kicking) as students will be working with live, large animals. Spatial and emotional awareness is key in prevented and resolving hazardous situations. Students may want to purchase composite toe boots to prevent hazards.
Students can email, text, or call:
Katie Reed, AMFT Clinician
katie@equinehealing.org
831-869-3547
Students will then fill out a form agreeing to their specific duties.