Community Garden Volunteer Orem Community Hospital

Intermountain Health • Orem, UT

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About The Position

Unpaid volunteer contributing time to Intermountain Healthcare in various roles. Episodic volunteers do not work in facilities but contribute time to external projects. We are looking for volunteers who are enthusiastic, dedicated, and committed to providing exceptional customer service to community members and staff. Volunteers are an integral part of our Orem Community Hospital family, providing consistent and valuable support in a variety of departments throughout the hospital and contributing to the extraordinary patient care experience. This is an unpaid position that gives you the opportunity to use your talents, meet new people and experience the reward that comes from making a difference in people’s lives. This volunteer position is specifically for the Orem Community Hospital Live Well Garden and does not involve patient care within the facility. Volunteers in this role support the maintenance, growth, and care of the community garden, which helps promote wellness, sustainability, and connection with our organization and community. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors or have interest or educational backgrounds in gardening, horticulture, botany, landscaping, environmental studies, community care, or sustainability-related programs. It is also well-suited for volunteers who appreciate hands-on work, working as part of a team, and contibuting to a meaningful community-focused initiative. Please be advised that the volunteer hiring process is intensive and may take 2-3 weeks to get through.

Requirements

• Six-month commitment with a minimum of 4 hours in the garden each week. This may be split between multiple shifts
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Able to work alone and independently
• Good communication and listening skills
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Physical mobility (walking, bending, standing)
• Adequate hearing and vision
• Sensitive to patient and family situations
• Passing a background check
• Agree to get a TB test
• Meet Immunization compliance
• Clinical Skills Assessment and Department Training Verification (training provided)

Responsibilities

• Planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting
• Assisting with seasonal garden preparation and cleanup
• Supporting basic garden maintenance tasks
• Helping maintain a clean, welcoming, and organized garden space
• Assisting gardeners to maintain their plots

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees