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North Bellevue Community Center
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	North Bellevue Community Center Gardener
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North Bellevue Community Center Gardener

Last Date to Apply: Open
Days: Weekdays
Hours: Varies
Number of Positions: Open
Department: Parks & Community Services
Season: Mostly summer, some year-round
Job Site: North Bellevue Community Center
Length of Commitment: Minimum three months
Training Required/Provided: Training and orientation
Position Reports to: Cathy VonWald
Age: 16+
Work environment: Outdoors
State Patrol Check Required: Yes

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work in the garden and patio area in the Northwest corner of the Community Center grounds.
Plant, weed, fertilize, water and otherwise maintain a wide variety of perennial and annual plants and shrubs.
Work with staff, Advisory Board members and other garden volunteers to maintain and enhance garden design and year-round beauty.
Maximize plant budget by adding donations from individuals and area businesses.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

An interest in gardening
Able to work independently
Community spirit
Willingness to work hard
Ability to learn new tasks and information
Friendly and interested in making people feel welcome
Donation procurement experience helpful but not required

BENEFITS PROVIDED:

Opportunity to design and plant a community garden
Gain and enhance knowledge about gardening through work with Master Gardeners program
Preparation for future employment
Possible school credit for community service
Receive an education about the Bellevue community
Gain a sense of responsibility

TO APPLY PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

RETURN APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:

City of Bellevue Parks & Community Services Department
Attn: Cathy VonWald
P.O. Box 90012
Bellevue, WA 98009-9012

FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT:

Cathy VonWald - 425-452-7681 or email cvonwald@bellevuewa.gov
Helen Spadoni - 425-452-7681 or email hspadoni@bellevuewa.gov

SELECTION PROCEDURES:

Application paperwork is reviewed and forwarded to appropriate staff based on a match of the position and related qualifications
Candidates not selected will be notified.
Qualified applicants will interview with Cathy VonWald.
Reference checks and Washington State Patrol Background Check will be conducted.
Applicants selected for volunteer position will be notified and will attend an orientation.
Selected applicants will receive on-site training and are required to keep a daily record of volunteer hours.

It is the policy of the City of Bellevue Parks & Community Services Department to provide volunteer opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual preference, and/or disability.

Contact Information

North Bellevue Community Center
4063 148th Ave. NE
Mail to - PO Box 90012
Bellevue, WA 98009
Phone: 425-452-7681
Fax: 425-882-1968
E-mail: nbcc@bellevuewa.gov
Business Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.- 9 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon; Sunday - open only for rentals