Allotment Visitor Centre Volunteer
OFFERED BY:
St Ann's Allotments (Hungerhill Developments Ltd)Location(s): St Ann's
Address where volunteering takes place: St Ann's Allotments Visitor's Centre 121 Ransom Road St Ann's Nottingham NG3 3LHHow many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
A great opportunity to join our small but friendly team as a volunteer gardener at the historic St Ann's Allotment Visitor Centre. You will be helping to create a welcoming, inspirational place to visit all year round.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for an Allotment Centre Volunteer with some horticulture experience or a keen interest to learn! Join our small, friendly team based at the site's eco centre with the beautiful backdrop of St Ann's Allotments. We are looking for someone who can attend either weekly or monthly sessions to keep the visitor entrance garden areas looking great with plenty of interest. Visitors need to know they have arrived at a very special place! There will be a broad range of tasks to be getting done each week such as; pruning, weeding, seasonal planting, creating new features and points of interest. You'll never be bored. We will provide gardening tools and materials as well as cover travel expense.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Reliable, enthusiastic and works well in a team setting. Basic horticulture and/or maintenance skills are desirable.
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
18
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? No
Disability restrictions:
Terraced landscape with steps. Future projects may include accessible planting areas, however these are funding dependent.
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will respond within 5 days of your enquiry
How long to complete training and recruitment?
A minimum of six weeks preferred
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes