What are the benefits?
In addition to earning service hours, all SAGE volunteers will develop job skills like public speaking, horticultural knowledge, education and more. All students have the opportunity to attend off-site field trips to get a behind the scenes look at culturally and environmentally significant sites in the St. Louis area. Returning students will have the opportunity to develop special projects and programs as part of the program that make job and college applications stand out. Build relationships with the staff and other students that last a lifetime.
What are the expectations?
All students are required to attend one orientation session and two continuing education dinners throughout the summer. All three events provide one meal for all participating students. All first year students enter in at the Ground level and must complete at least 30 hours of service including training. Students who opt into the Grass level of SAGE must complete at least 50 hours of service including training. All students will be asked to treat their volunteer shifts in a professional manner; all students will be on-time, respectful and communicate with the Garden staff about any relevant issues with scheduling, programming, etc.