Board member
(Bruce Botanical Food Gardens)
Opportunity Details: Board member
| Comments | Join the Board of Bruce Botanical Food Gardens! Are you passionate about food security, community food projects, organic growing techniques and making a lasting impact on local sustainability? The Bruce Botanical Food Gardens is a thriving hub where horticulture meets education, urban agriculture, and biodiversity. Our volunteers tend vibrant gardens, host workshops, and connect neighbors to fresh, locally‑grown produce. |
| Contact | Heather Newman, Board President, Bruce Botanical Food Garden; Phone: 226-222-1469; Email: president@bbfg.org |
| Duties | As a board member, you will help shape the garden’s future: set strategic goals, guide fundraising, champion outreach, and ensure the garden remains an inclusive, eco‑friendly space for all. Your voice will influence programming, partnership development, and stewardship of this important community space. The Bruce Botanical Food Garden is one of only two spaces in Canada with that designation. There is one acre full of over 250 different food plants, with room to grow in every way. We have space to physically expand and our education and food security programs also have strong growth potential with the right team. Ready to grow with us? Email president@bbfg.org with a brief introduction and why you’re excited to join us. We’ll follow up to discuss the role and next steps. Help us cultivate a greener community—become a board member today!
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| More Info Link | https://www.facebook.com/BruceBotanicalFoodGardens |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Child & Family Services ; Community Outreach ; Donations - Food, Fresh Items ; Education Support (Training Programs) ; Gardening / Yard Work ; Harvesting Assistance ; Nature / Environment ; Youth Engagement |
| Skills/Experience | Friendly & Outgoing ; Planning & Organizing ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; There are many roles at the BBFG. Much of the board work can be done remotely. We recommend that you live close enough to visit the garden a few time a year because it is an inspiring location to spend some time in. |
| Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) |
| Interaction Level | Small Group ; Virtual Volunteering |
| Minimum Hours | 5 / Month |
| Accessibility | Partially Accessible |
| Location | Ripley |
| Number of Positions | Bruce County 2 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation |
| Police Check | Not Required |
| Referrals | 0 |
Agency Details: Bruce Botanical Food Gardens
| Office Phone | No public telephone number |
| gardenmanager@bbfg.org | |
| Website | http://www.bbfg.org |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 130 Ripley, ON Canada N0G 2R0 |