Role Title: Garden Volunteer
Commitment (Days and Times):
The following sessions on a weekly basis:
- Tuesday afternoon 1.30pm – 4.30pm
- Saturday morning 9.30am – 12.30 noon
Commitment for at least around 12 weeks.
Groups will be run by our Community Gardener, Ben, who has many years of working in community growing projects.
Main activities and tasks
- Seasonal vegetable and flower growing tasks, e.g., seed, sowing, planting out, weeding
- To develop and maintain areas of the garden to be used by our groups and for the enjoyment of visitor, e.g., hedge cutting, pruning and path clearing.
- Working in a group of around 6 – 8 people.
Skills, Experience and Qualities You Need
- Ability to work independently to complete tasks.
- Ability to be part of a team and work with others to complete tasks.
- Able to take own initiative.
- Some experience of gardening desirable but not essential.
This is ideal for someone who wants to learn more about gardening, get some exercise, meet new people and be part of a community.