Completing Service Hours

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Throughout the year members will receive electronic invitations on service hour events for special projects.  During these events there will be team leads that can help facilitate the tasks for that day.  (Keep it simple).  What do you think?  If you notice in the rules there are only a few "pre approved" activities.  
 

1. All gardeners are required to contribute and log service hours for garden maintenance and upkeep in common areas. These hours may also include projects or activities planned and approved by Garden Leadership. In the event that a gardener is unable to complete all service hours, the gardener will be charged $8 for each outstanding service hour not completed.  

   1. Twelve (12) service hours required for full plots (15’ x 15’)

   2. Six (6) service hours required for half plots (half a full-size plot shared with another member)

   3. Six (6) service hours required for high raised bed (ADA) plots (4’ x 8’)

 

1. Pre-approved service hours activities include

   1. Weeding community plots and common areas, which include the garden perimeter and fencing, South Pollinator Garden, West Side Community Project, community plots, Children’s Garden and play areas

   2. Working on composting

   3. Weeding garden pathways

   4. Watering plots with a “water me” sign

   5. Harvesting produce for Veggie Van from plots with a ‘Harvest Me” sign

   6. Attending organized volunteer events

 

1. Two (2) of the total required number of service hours shall be spent on composting. This requirement can be waived for members with physical limitations. Compost training will be offered.

2. Gardeners are responsible for inputting their hours into the online tracker using the QR code on the east barn door or home page of the Rose Roots website (roserootsgarden.org).

3. Gardeners who do not complete their required number of service hours by October 31 will be charged $8 per outstanding service hour, up to $96 per plot. Gardeners who do not complete their service hours and who fail to pay the associated fees will not be eligible for renewal of their plot the following year.

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Contact leadership Here with any questions or if you'd like ideas about how to complete your hours.