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Proposal

Hydroponics Volunteer

30 hours

Community partner: Children's Museum of Eau Claire
Supervisor: Chrissy Johnson
Beginning date:
2024-09-16
Ending Date:
2025-06-30

Service-Learning Proposal Description

1.

Briefly describe the project and the community need to be addressed.

Answer Hydroponics Volunteer is to assist in the care, maintenance, and education surrounding the museum's hydroponic systems. Volunteers will help cultivate plants, monitor water and nutrient levels, and ensure the system functions properly. Additionally, they will support educational programming by teaching visitors about sustainable farming, plant biology, and the benefits of hydroponics. The goal is to foster a hands-on learning experience that promotes environmental awareness and sustainability.

2.

What is the mission of the agency or organization?

Answer Our museum is dedicated to providing children with interactive exhibits that foster social and academic growth while ensuring a fun and engaging experience.

3.

What skills are required for this project? 

Answer Strong communication, reliable, engaging, excellent customer service, good with kids, knows about hydroponics

4.

What are the objectives for the student learning and service?

Answer The objective of a Hydroponics Volunteer is to assist in the care, maintenance, and education surrounding the museum's hydroponic systems. Volunteers will help cultivate plants, monitor water and nutrient levels, and ensure the system functions properly. Additionally, they will support educational programming by teaching visitors about sustainable farming, plant biology, and the benefits of hydroponics. The goal is to foster a hands-on learning experience that promotes environmental awareness and sustainability.

5.

What are the availability requirements for the student?

Answer Weekday & some weekends

6.

Additional information (not required).

Answer None
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