Lodge Volunteer Gardener - Volunteer
About the role
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
Not the right fit? Search for Lodge Volunteer Gardener jobs in Kelowna, BC
About Canadian Cancer Society
What does it take to take on cancer? It takes all of us.
We all know the saying ‘It takes a village.’ But to take on cancer, it takes more than a village. We believe it takes a society. It takes a community – of patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, researchers, advocates, donors, supporters and volunteers – rallying together around a shared cause.
Profound impact is possible when we combine our actions with the actions of others. Our goal at the Canadian Cancer Society is to inspire people of all ages, from all backgrounds and all parts of the country to come together to take on cancer’s biggest issues.
Nothing big gets solved by one person. To take on cancer, it takes all of us. It takes a society. 💛
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Lodge Volunteer Gardener - Volunteer
About the role
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
Not the right fit? Search for Lodge Volunteer Gardener jobs in Kelowna, BC
About Canadian Cancer Society
What does it take to take on cancer? It takes all of us.
We all know the saying ‘It takes a village.’ But to take on cancer, it takes more than a village. We believe it takes a society. It takes a community – of patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, researchers, advocates, donors, supporters and volunteers – rallying together around a shared cause.
Profound impact is possible when we combine our actions with the actions of others. Our goal at the Canadian Cancer Society is to inspire people of all ages, from all backgrounds and all parts of the country to come together to take on cancer’s biggest issues.
Nothing big gets solved by one person. To take on cancer, it takes all of us. It takes a society. 💛