The University of Missouri Extension is offering FREE Extension Garden Steward courses to residents of Jackson, Clay, and Platte Counties. This 5-week comprehensive course covers a wide range of topics, from basic gardening principles to advanced techniques.
We're seeking senior volunteers (age 55+) to become AmeriCorps Senior (RSVP) volunteers and assist in facilitating this valuable program.
By joining the AmeriCorps Senior volunteer program, volunteers will:
- Gain valuable volunteer experience while supporting food security and environmental stewardship initiatives.
- Enhance their gardening knowledge and skills by participating in the Extension Garden Steward course alongside participants.
AmeriCorps Senior volunteers will assist in facilitating the course, which may involve:
- Facilitating a prerecorded presentation and a hands-on activity.
- Helping to locate where course offerings could occur.
- Recruiting community participants to take the course.
Gardening experience is helpful but not necessary! We will have gardening experts to assist in each course.
Ready to volunteer? Join us at one of our AmeriCorps Senior volunteer training sessions or sign up at this link.
Questions? Please contact Damian Fluharty or Tamra Reall for more information.