The Skill enhancement program kicks off its first week at the St Peters Community Garden Research and Development Center. Volunteers have been enthusiastic and started off running as there is much needed work to be done at the garden over the next few weeks.
The past week volunteers and trainers along with project coordinator Wyatte of Spaceless Gardens have started with organizing and structuring, clean up, seed germination and Distribution of Relief Goods received from Act and Pack Foundation.
Photos: Community Distribution of Act and Pack Goods
Volunteers and Trainers over the next few weeks will indulge in a number of activities such as, landscaping, soil preparation, seed germination, carpentry, masonry, electro, outdoor food preparation, harvesting, seed banking, community surveys, leadership motivational training and building team spirit.
‘’It is very important that everyone that participates in the volunteer program builds a sense of leadership tendencies that allows them to be consistent with their responsibilities or task at hand. We also build a sense of family relation and open mindedness for team members because we value each others opinions on moving forward. Even though its a volunteer program its important that each member leaves here with a new sense of direction for and towards life when the program is over. We hope that an extension of the program will come soon as the progress of the community green picks up, this will help us to ensure that we can provide a longer term for compensated volunteer as many have lost allot after hurricane Irma and could use any extra assistance they may be able to get. ’’ – Wyatte Expressed
Photos week 1: Skill Enhancement Program 2017 – Community Garden Clean
Just as the last skill enhancement program, Wyatte said he plans to make the project self sustainable after completion. This will ensure that the project will be able to continue its compensated volunteer opportunities for community members in need.
The Community Garden Research and Development Center will always be a place community members can reach out to for assistance. It will be a place for community members that want to get involved in Agri-Culture to come and get the assistance they need to ensure longevity of their home gardens or projects.
The Community Garden plans to cultivate organic crops for the surrounding community members for free and at minimum cost, free food drives for members that have little food to eat, compensated volunteer opportunities and continues awareness building of the importance Agri-Culture may have towards creating new opportunities and the sustainability of St Maarten Economy.
Wyatte would like to thank Act and Pack Back Pack Project, Abu G Shwarma, Chef’s of St Maarten’s Vegan Community and Prince Bernhard Culltuur Fonds for their support towards the revitalization of the St Peter Community Garden Research and Development Center.
Stay posted to www.stmaartenagriculture.com for updates on week 2 .
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