Hillfields Community Garden
Event Volunteers
Time commitment: An hour or two twice a year
Volunteer days: Days and times flexible, to be agreed with the volunteer
Location: Hillfields Park, Hillfields, BS16 4EP + some home working
The Role
We are looking for event volunteers who can help us organising and delivering our three, yearly events. We need dedicated people who are passionate about bringing people together and celebrating our wonderful community.
Volunteering at events can easily work around your commitments. You can choose to be involved in stewarding a stall on the day or in the lead up to the event such as event planning, sourcing raffle prizes and promoting the event.
All ages are welcome as long as they are supervised by an adult.
Hillfields Community Garden is a much-needed resource in the area, being part of a team in run our events will be a rewarding role for the right person.
Being an events volunteer could involve:
- Working as part of a team to plan and implement a programme of events throughout the year.
- Helping with the admin associated with running events; applying for licences, booking entertainment, liaising with other community groups.
- Sharing promotional posters/leaflets both on social media and also in the wider community.
- Stewarding on the day of the event and ensuring we adhere to health and safety regulations.
- Set up on the day.
- Designing decorations, putting up bunting and creating a colourful and unforgettable event.
Project Background
Parks have a crucial role to play in supporting community health and wellbeing and they have huge potential to respond to the climate and ecological emergencies in our cities.
Hillfields Community Garden has made a massive impact in the local area since the project started in 2019. We have planted over 300 trees in the park, we have an orchard, a wildflower area, a bug hotel and 8 raised beds growing fruit, flowers, herbs and vegetables. We have big plans for next year and we are now looking to grow our team. We have a regular programme of events and groups, last year we ran a spring and a summer event involving entertainment, music and kids activities. Each one was a great success and they were both very well received by the community.
Key Points
- No specific events experience needed as support will be given.
- You need to be organised and enthusiastic along with an interest in gardening and building strong communities.
- You also need to be a team player, keen to help make the project a success and willing to join in!
This is a great opportunity to make a difference in Hillfields and a chance to meet new people and make friends.
Please apply by emailing us information on why you feel you would be right for the role. Send your application to: hillfieldscommunitygarden@gmail.com
Feel free to email us with any questions.
Look at our website and Facebook for more info about the project.