Rutherford House Garden Volunteer

Do you have a green thumb, a passion for plants, and an interest in local history? If so, Rutherford House’s Garden Volunteer position may be right for you!

Rutherford House is the restored home of Alberta’s first premier, Alexander Cameron Rutherford and his family. Today, the stunning post-Edwardian style home overlooking the North Saskatchewan River is a designated provincial historic site restored to the year 1915. 
Operated by the Heritage Division of Alberta Arts, Culture and Status of Women, Rutherford House is dedicated to promoting Edmonton’s vibrant cultural heritage, as well as introducing visitors to the fascinating history of both Rutherford House and its inhabitants.

As a Garden Volunteer, you will play a vital part in ensuring that the museum’s historic gardens flourish by helping with the on-going care and upkeep of the site’s flora. Tasks include:
·Helping to prepare the historic gardens for the summer season.
·Assisting with routine garden maintenance, including planting and ongoing
watering and weeding throughout the summer season.
·Interacting with site visitors during opening hours and events, and provide
them with information about Rutherford House and its gardens.
·Aiding in the documentation and cataloguing of the RH garden, including
helping with the development of garden-focused programming and activities. 
·Assisting with end of season tasks including winterizing and helping with seed
saving projects, as needed.

Garden Volunteers will be guided by the site’s Senior Historical Interpreter and
Interpretive team, and on-site training will be provided. Volunteers must be enthusiastic, outgoing, and have previous gardening experience. This role will involve physically demanding activities including heavy lifting, digging, raking, spreading fertilizer, and weeding.