SANKOFA WETLAND PARK & NATURE TRAIL
Volunteers part of the Saturday Sankofa Green Team will spend time once a month to help maintain trails, pull weeds, remove invasive plants as well as install native plants. The efforts of volunteers greatly increase Sankofa’s ability to provide a rich wetland habitat where wildlife can thrive, and a beautiful natural setting for the community to enjoy.
Green Team Member
Every Second Saturday: 9am-1pm
Sankofa Lower 9 Fresh Food Pantry
Volunteers assist with pantry operations by unloading our weekly delivery from Second Harvest Food Bank, packing pantry boxes for clients, delivering pantry boxes to homebound clients, and helping to maintain a clean and organized pantry. Volunteers may also assist with helping clients register for the pantry, notifying them of a delivery, or reminding them to pick up their food boxes. We are grateful for the volunteers who make this work easier!
Food Truck Unloader
Monday: 8am-10am
Food Box Packer
M & W: 10am-12pm
Food Delivery Driver
TH: 10am-12pm & 12pm-2pm
COMMUNITY GARDEN
(Tennessee St.)
Compost Maintenance Volunteer
Every day for 1-2hr
Volunteers will help to break down large pieces of wood, will turn the soil, adding dried leaves and extra soil as needed, and will water as needed. This task may include gathering coffee grinds, fruit, and eggshells for the compost.
Garden Bed Maintenance Volunteer
Every day for 1-2hr
Volunteers will either help assemble and establish planting beds and will help maintain them throughout the growing season by weeding and or fertilizing the soil as needed.
Garden Irrigation Volunteer
Every day for 1-2hr
Help keep the plants alive by watering them preferably twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening. This task could also include making sure the irrigation system is functioning properly and is in full operation.
COMMUNITY GARDEN
(St. Claude Ct.)
Compost Maintenance Volunteer
Every day for 1-2hr
Volunteers will help to break down large pieces of wood, will turn the soil, adding dried leaves and extra soil as needed, and will water as needed. This task may include gathering coffee grinds, fruit, and eggshells for the compost.
Garden Bed Maintenance Volunteer
Every day for 1-2hr
Volunteers will either help assemble and establish planting beds and will help maintain them throughout the growing season by weeding and or fertilizing the soil as needed.
Garden Irrigation Volunteer
Every day for 1-2hr
Help keep the plants alive by watering them preferably twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening. This task could also include making sure the irrigation system is functioning properly and is in full operation.
Company/Organization Volunteer Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Sankofa Community Development Corporation for your organizational event.
We strive to create an experience that is fulfilling for your employees, and aids in protecting the environment that we all share within our community and beyond. For organizations wanting to plan events with Sankofa CDC, the earlier you plan, the better! We are continuously planning volunteer events so it’s better to lock in your dates as early as possible.