Gardener Volunteer -Seasonal Role

Organization Details
Organization Name: Misericordia Health Centre
Address: 99 Cornish Avenue
Winnipeg MB  R3C 1A2
Website: http://www.misericordia.mb.ca
Organizational Description: Misericordia Health Centre is a leading provider of diverse health-care services within the Winnipeg Health Region specializing in a unique out-patient programs as well as care designed to meet the needs of an aging population.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 5853
   
Description of Duties:

To assist the groundskeeper in general maintenance of seasonal outdoor gardens around Misericordia Place. Support to create a joyful, well maintained and welcoming environment for residents.

   
Skills Required:

  • Knowledge of lawn care, gardening and plant identification, previous experience a welcome asset

  • Excellent communication/interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work as part of a team or with independently with minimal supervision

  • Reliability and commitment

  • Physically fit for the requirement of the role; repeated movements such as walking, standing, bending, twisting, lifting, crouching, stretching etc.

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Experience in Health Care environments
Interaction with all levels of Health Care workers.

   
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Daytime

Three shifts available:


Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.


Once per week regular commitment available on any of the listed days.


When applying, please list the role "Gardener"

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- Downtown
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? Yes
Opportunity is available to candidates that: Group - small, family and friends
Group - large, corporate and schools
Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit
Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Certificate of recognition
Evaluation
Supervision
Training/Orientation
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Jun 15, 2025