Lodge Volunteer Gardener - Volunteer

Role Details

Canadian Cancer Society Lodges provide a place to stay for cancer patients during their treatments away from home. It is a supportive environment for people with cancer and their adult companions. As a volunteer at the Lodge, you play an essential role in creating a home away from home for the clients and their families.

Description

Support the Lodge and client experience by improving the outdoor ambiance, cultivating beautiful plants and flower spaces that will improve and enrich the client experience during their cancer journeys.

• Plant and maintain potted plants around the Lodge.
• Light gardening - removing dead plants and planting new varietals to build a beautiful space for clients to enjoy.
• Digging, watering, pruning, planting, transplanting, potting, fertilizing, etc.

Why we need you

To maintain and beautify the gardens at Kelowna (Southern Interior Rotary) Lodge. There are a lot of opportunities to improve the outdoor space for Lodge clients.

What we're looking for

• Gardening experience is not required, but the role is ideal for someone who enjoys gardening and expresses care and creativity through it.

People from all walks of life with a variety of abilities and interests are welcome. Due to the scope of the role and responsibilities, volunteers must be at least 19 years of age or older.

Our Investment

• Integration where you are part of a team and learn about the work of CCS
• Lodge and role specific training

Your commitment

• Minimum of 1 shift per week
• 4 hours per week
• Shifts available: 7am–11am, 8am–12pm, or 9am–12pm throughout the week
• Minimum 6-month commitment
• Seasonal role: April 1 to October 1, 2026

Southern Interior Rotary Lodge, Kelowna, BC

Address: 330 Strathcona Ave

Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5K7