Thank you for donating 6330 Hours!
As we close out 2011 and look forward to all the events planned for 2012, we are especially thankful for all the volunteers who give their time and talents to the Society.
During this year’s events over 300 volunteers gave 6330 hours! This level of support is remarkable for any organization and we are proud to have such dedicated members contributing to the success of Society events. Take a look at what has been going on:
Leadership
Board of Directors - 350 hours
Community: Forum Monitoring, Ask an Expert, Calgary Herald Q & A,
special speakers, City of Calgary Environmental Advisory Committee,
Let’s Talk Gardening - 300 hours
Committees
Garden Show Core and Program Committees - 600 hours
Garden Show Volunteer Team - 990 hours
Perennial Plant of the Year - 135 hours
Events
Folk Festival - 22 hours
Calgary Stampede - 640 hours
Invitational Garden Tours - 82 hours
Fiskars Alberta Park Community Garden Build - 150 hours
Plant Shares (Spring and Fall) - 330 hours
Seedy Saturday - 40 hours
Casino - 312 hours
Cobblestone Greeters - 15
Programs
Community Gardens Resource Network, work bees, resource team, education events and Society Garden Work Bees - 1000 hours
Newsletter - 100 hours
Plant Database -120 hours
Open Gardens - 144 hours
Speakers Bureau - 200 hours
Bus Trip Planning - 15 hours
Work Bees - 140 hours
Membership Team - 435 hours
Volunteer Program - 130 hours
Workshop Monitors - 81 hours
Thanks to everyone who volunteered in 2011, we look forward to seeing you again this year!
The Calgary Horticultural Society hosts events and learning opportunities throughout the year. Volunteers form the backbone of many of these events contributing knowledge, expertise and love of gardening. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, use your skills and learn new ones. You will find a friendly social atmosphere at our volunteer events, and will be surrounded by those who share your interest in gardening. If you are interested in learning more about ways of getting involved in the volunteer program, contact Colleen at volunteer@calhort.org or
287-3469 - ext. 222.
Come share your skills and grow your passion and knowledge for gardening by volunteering with the Calgary Horticultural Society!