Community Garden Volunteer
OFFERED BY:
Memorial Gardens AssociationLocation(s): Meadows
Address where volunteering takes place: Memorial Gardens Victoria Embankment Nottingham NG2 2LAHow many places are on offer? Several
Purpose of Role:
This opportunity is to be part of a friendly group of people who maintain and improve the gardens of the Memorial gardens Trent Embankment.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Taking part in general garden maintenance, weeding, planting, pruning and other garden tasks.
Volunteer with a group of other people
Making a difference by attracting people from all over the city to visit the embankment garden.
We meet every Monday from 9.30 -11.30
You will get the enjoyment of being involved in a worthwhile project in the outdoors and the proven health benefits of being in a green space.
Volunteer with a group of other people
Making a difference by attracting people from all over the city to visit the embankment garden.
We meet every Monday from 9.30 -11.30
You will get the enjoyment of being involved in a worthwhile project in the outdoors and the proven health benefits of being in a green space.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
You will need an interest in gardening.
Support for environmental protection is important.
We welcome volunteers who are flexible, friendly understanding and tolerant.
Identifying weeds, composting, pruning, raising seeds, using tools and all the necessary skills can be learnt in the role.
We are not able to offer support to vulnerable volunteers, but support workers or family members are welcome.
Support for environmental protection is important.
We welcome volunteers who are flexible, friendly understanding and tolerant.
Identifying weeds, composting, pruning, raising seeds, using tools and all the necessary skills can be learnt in the role.
We are not able to offer support to vulnerable volunteers, but support workers or family members are welcome.
WHEN REQUIRED:
This grid shows when you can volunteer for this opportunity.
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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:
We are happy to discuss needs and adapt things if we can to allow participation.
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
A couple of sessions
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