Join DUG’s educational team for hands-on support at Vinegar Pickles & Vegetable Canning, a part of the Preservation series. The workshop begins promptly at 6:00pm, but please arrive an hour early at 5:00pm to assist with set up.
This workshop will be held at the Posner Center for International Development.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Food Preparation
- Assisting the instructor with any needed tasks during the workshop
- Set Up/Check In
- Check out/assisting with exit surveys
- Clean Up
NOTE: We are looking for up to 4 volunteers who are interested in volunteering for the entire in the Preservation Series as consistency is needed for these workshops! A desire to learn safe food handling techniques and kitchen skills is encouraged. Contact programs@dug.org for more information.
Preservation Series:
- Preserving the Flavor of Summer - 8/7/25 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Canning Jams & Fruit Preserves - 8/21/25 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Vinegar Pickles & Vegetable Canning - 9/4/25 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Intro to Fermented Vegetables - 9/18/25 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Apple Preservation : Cider to Fruit Leather - 10/9/25 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Wild Sodas, Herbal Meads, and Shrubs - 11/6/25 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
You will also have the opportunity to sit in during the workshop and learn the content while offering your support. Once the workshop is concluded at 8pm, you will support with clean up and any "check out" processes. Clean up/check should take 45 minutes, and your volunteer shift will end at 8:45pm.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Denver Urban Gardens!
