Container Care
Position Description
Goal of Position : Maintain quality of hanging baskets and container plantings around Cylburn Mansion.
Sample Activities :
Weekly watering of containers and hanging baskets on the porches and patios of the Cylburn Mansion, and deadheading, pruning, and fertilizing of plants when necessary. May also assist with the planting of the containers in early spring and the replanting in the fall.
Timeframe :
Number of Volunteers: 1 - 3
Length of Commitment: May through October 1st
Estimated Total Hours: 1 - 3 hours per week
Scheduling: At the discretion of the volunteer (after training, same day/time)
Three shifts need to be filled for a total of three times a week that the plants are tended to.
Worksite : Cylburn Mansion
Qualifications Sought :
- Ability to work independently after training
- Some knowledge of general plant care is helpful
- Ability to work in a predominantly outdoor job that is not affected by rain
Benefits :
- Training
- Working in and around a beautiful, historic mansion
Additional Info rmation :
Ideally, this volunteer will work the same day and time each week, but will not be limited to business hours after initial training.
For Further Information, Contact:
Cylburn Arboretum Association Office at (410) 367-2217 or info@cylburnassociation.org.