The Hillcrest Garden Committee is making some changes, and there are new opportunities for more gardeners to participate! In addition to joining as a General Member, starting this November gardeners can take annual positions like Secretary, Communications Lead, and Volunteer Lead, among others.
The Hillcrest Garden Committee needs new members! Everyone from new gardeners to longstanding volunteers are invited and encouraged to join.
What does it mean to join the Hillcrest Garden Committee?
- The Committee is the group of gardeners that manages the operations and budget of the Hillcrest Community Garden.
- The garden needs volunteers to take on Committee positions for the care and growth of our cherished community space.
What is the time commitment?
- Monthly Committee meetings are held on the first Monday of the month at 7pm. They generally run for 90 minutes.
- Committee members mainly fulfill the duties of their position outside of the monthly meetings. For General Members, this could mean assisting with a specific project or handling a one-time task.
I’m interested! What should I do?
- Look through the positions below or read the Hillcrest Community Garden Structure and Positions
- Email hillcrestcommunitygardengr@gmail.com and let us know!
- Come to the Committee meeting on Monday, November 3rd to participate in the confirmation of positions for the 2027 growing season. We meet at Encounter Church (1736 Lyon) in the back entrance.
I have more questions!
- Email hillcrestcommunitygardengr@gmail.com or come to the next Committee meeting on Monday, October 5th, at 7pm. We are meeting at Encounter Church (1736 Lyon) in the back entrance up the steps.
What positions make up the Committee?
- General Member: Participates in Committee discussions and votes. Can take on other responsibilities via delegation from another position.
- Chair: Responsible for heading and overseeing the Committee, coordinating with the FHNA, and representing the Hillcrest Garden to the general public.
- Secretary: Manages recordkeeping and intra-Committee communications.
- Communications Lead: Runs communications between the Committee and gardeners, including the newsletter, website, and Facebook page.
- Membership Lead: Manages applications, plot assignments, and gardener relations.
- Operations Lead: Coordinates the work to maintain major garden infrastructure and carry out annual operations, including communications with volunteers and vendors.
- Annual Events Lead: Plans the garden’s repeat annual events and activities.
- Volunteer Lead: Coordinates volunteers and volunteer leads for garden upkeep.
- Full information is available here: Hillcrest Community Garden Structure and Positions