Reports To: Joy Ford Le, Education Program Assistant

General Description: Assists class participants with the hands-on repotting section of the class.

Principle Duties:

• Have the desire to learn or the posses the know how of repotting orchids
• Work with individuals to help guide the repotting of their orchids from 10:00a.m -12:00p.m.
• Help with clean up of the repotting portion of class. (approx. 30 minutes)

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of the Master Gardener training program
• Attend the repotting part of a Mounts orchid workshop to learn the method used by Palm Beach County Extension.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others
• Desire to learn more about plants and their pests
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Dependable and reliable
• Deal courteously with the public

Procedures:

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Dress appropriately for professional office work and meeting with the public
• Wear your Master Gardener name badge
• Arrive on time
• Call if you cannot keep your scheduled time

Staff Responsibilities:

• Schedule 3-4 workshops per year
• Provide education and training on the preferred method of repotting
• Provide orchid repotting materials