Landscape Maintenance Program

The Landscape Maintenance Program offers the opportunity for youth to learn job skills with an experienced landscaper and through a disposal service, learn how to re-direct and recycle items that may otherwise go to the landfill. Youth trainees are able to use this experience when drafting their resumes and also obtain a letter of reference. This program is currently only open to youth in our Support Link and Aunt Leah's House programs

Eligibility:

This program is available to:

Teens who are currently enrolled in our programs (including new moms) or
Past participants of Aunt Leah's Housing Programs

Training Provided:

Trainees in Aunt Leah's Landscaping Program learn a wide variety of skills including:

Customer service
Lawn maintenance
Garden clean-up
Operation and care of landscaping  equipment
Pruning and planting
Garden design
Green waste removal

Participant Receive:

Once they enroll in the program, participants work with a support worker to develop their own individual service plan based on their own abilities. They identify their strengths and then use this knowledge to set goals for themselves and what they need to do to help keep themselves on track.
Trainees also receive:

Daily performance evaluations and feedback
Training allowance
Bus tickets as needed
Reference letter upon graduation
Graduation and/or Participation Certificate
Transportation to job sites
Snacks and beverages

How to Apply:

Contact the Training Program  Coordinator, Phone: 604-880-5687

Interested in Hiring Us?:

Aunt Leah's Landscape Maintenance Training Program operates in Metro Vancouver. Our customers are individuals in need of gardening services who are interested in supporting Aunt Leah's Society and its work. These customers pay for the services of Aunt Leah's Landscape Training Program and often provide an additional donation to assist in covering the costs associated with training.

If you are interested in hiring Aunt Leah's Landscaping Maintenance Program, please contact us for an estimate: 604-880-5687

Graduation Requirements:

Completion of four hours of training per week
Participation in goal setting and evaluations

About the Program (Kids):

The program is designed to provide trainees with basic landscaping skills as well as to build up their physical strength, stamina and abilities so they will be ready for employment in the landscaping industry.

Landscape Maintenance Program

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