Garden Volunteer
OFFERED BY:
Sherwood Community Food GardensLocation(s): Sherwood
Address where volunteering takes place: Sherwood Community Centre Garden Mansfield Road Sherwood Nottingham NG5 3FNHow many places are on offer? Several
Purpose of Role:
Help your local community garden grow food sustainably at our friendly monthly work parties.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
The main tasks are general gardening duties to maintain the community gardens, including weeding, grass cutting, composting, pruning and hedge cutting. There are two community gardens in Sherwood where volunteers are needed, one behind the community centre on Mansfield Road, the other at Edingley Sq. The gardens have a mixture of individual plots and shared areas and help is needed to look after the communal space. This is important to keep the gardens running smoothly so that we can continue to grow food locally and sustainable. Volunteers are invited to regular monthly work parties with at least one experienced gardener or plot holders. A share in produce from communal areas is offered and first choice of vacant plots if available
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
No previous experience required but support for organic growing and environmental protection are important. We welcome volunteers who are flexible, friendly understanding and tolerant. Identifying weeds, composting, fruit tree pruning , raising seeds, using tools for example, can all be learnt in the role
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? No
Age Restrictions:
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? No
Disability restrictions:
Grass paths not ideal for wheelchair users and few raised beds. Happy to discuss needs and adapt things if we can, to allow participation.
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
5 working days
How long to complete training and recruitment?
Induction would be at first session with supervision at subsequent sessions depending on competence.
Volunteer Expenses offered? No
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? No