Park Happenings

Event Details

Description/Purpose: We are looking for an enthusiastic individuals to help us maintain our historical kitchen and herb garden here at Cordell Hull Birthplace! As a volunteer gardener, you will assist in maintaining the historical outdoor kitchen and herb gardens so we can inspire and delight visitors with quality plants and teach them the history of the site through these gardens.

Responsibilities: Work with park rangers and other seasonal staff to maintain our historical kitchen and herb gardens adjacent to the Hull Birthplace Cabin.

Required Skills/Tasks: Watering, weeding, tilling, able-bodied, and willing to teach and learn, willing to take guidance, enjoy being outdoors, advanced gardening knowledge is preferred.

Time Commitment and Schedule Details: We are open seven days a week from 9AM until 4:30PM, we are flexible on the days you are able to come and the hours you are willing to volunteer. This volunteer opportunity will be ongoing from April until the end of September.

Additional Information: Being flexible and able to work in various gardens. Water, gloves and tools will be provided by the park, but feel free to bring your own if you'd like! Be sure to wear appropriate/comfortable clothing and call the park office at 931-864-3247 if you are interested or have any questions!

Essential Eligibility Criteria: Herb and Kitchen Garden Program

Participants will need to be able to do the following independently or with assistance of a companion or adaptive equipment:

• Understand and follow directionsto avoid and/or manage risks.

• Tolerate the elements including temperature for 1-5 hours (depends on volunteer commitment).

• Preform self-care including maintaining nutrition and hydration, personal hygiene, and managing existing medical conditions.

• Be able to identify and recognize environmental risks, including potential hazardous animals, insects, and slippery terrain.

• Move over uneven terrain between the park office, herb garden, and kitchen garden up to 0.25 miles or 1,320 feet depending on garden bed.

• Wear all protective gear recommended or required for the work/service, including but not limited to protective eyewear, face mask or shield, gloves, helmet, footwear.

• Work responsibly and reliably with minimal supervision and/or on a team.