Garden Ranger
OFFERED BY:
STAA at St Ann's AllotmentsLocation(s): St Ann's
Address where volunteering takes place: St Ann's Allotments Ransom Road Nottingham NG3 3LHHow many places are on offer? Several
Purpose of Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to support STAA at St Ann's Allotments and get experience in a broad range of horticulture/gardening, wildlife and community based activities. The role will experience practical skills across the seasons and move between project areas, shadowing experienced staff.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
A chance to develop comprehensive skills in a broad range of horticulture, gardening and conservation, this structured volunteer role will work across all STAA projects on an agreed rotation, based at the beautiful, unique St Ann's Allotments 1 mile from central Nottingham. Tasks are likely to include a mix of the following:
- Full process of growing fruit and vegetables
- Ornamental gardening at our Heritage display garden
- Conservation skills across woodland, grassland and wetland (pond) management.
- Maintenance of the project plots, including mowing, hedgecutting and digging.
- Ongoing maintenance of plants, including weeding and watering.
- Horticultural techniques including taking cuttings, grafting trees, and pruning
- Leading groups of volunteers in all aspects of the delivery of the project (after training)
- An independent project, to be agreed with the supervisor.
There will also be an element of additional training involved in this role – primarily in-house, but also via external provision where possible.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Required:
A horticultural interest, some experience is desirable
A reasonable level of fitness
A commitment for the duration of the ranger role (1 year)
You may gain:
Practical skills in a competitive industry, new friends, increased employability.
You will have the opportunity to shadow and work with a skilled and knowledgeable horticultural worker in a close knit team.
This role will work to a scheme of skills, to ensure a comprehensive experience.
DETAILS
Age restrictions: Volunteers should be over 18.
Length of commitment required: 9 months- 1 year
Is a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure required?: No – unless role develops to include regular leading of groups – upon mutual agreement.
This role will be mainly outdoors on rough terrain, so please wear sturdy footwear and suitable clothing.
DAYS AND TIMES
This role is for approximately 6 days a month, which can be spread across a selection of Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Some flexibility possible.
- Full process of growing fruit and vegetables
- Ornamental gardening at our Heritage display garden
- Conservation skills across woodland, grassland and wetland (pond) management.
- Maintenance of the project plots, including mowing, hedgecutting and digging.
- Ongoing maintenance of plants, including weeding and watering.
- Horticultural techniques including taking cuttings, grafting trees, and pruning
- Leading groups of volunteers in all aspects of the delivery of the project (after training)
- An independent project, to be agreed with the supervisor.
There will also be an element of additional training involved in this role – primarily in-house, but also via external provision where possible.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Required:
A horticultural interest, some experience is desirable
A reasonable level of fitness
A commitment for the duration of the ranger role (1 year)
You may gain:
Practical skills in a competitive industry, new friends, increased employability.
You will have the opportunity to shadow and work with a skilled and knowledgeable horticultural worker in a close knit team.
This role will work to a scheme of skills, to ensure a comprehensive experience.
DETAILS
Age restrictions: Volunteers should be over 18.
Length of commitment required: 9 months- 1 year
Is a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure required?: No – unless role develops to include regular leading of groups – upon mutual agreement.
This role will be mainly outdoors on rough terrain, so please wear sturdy footwear and suitable clothing.
DAYS AND TIMES
This role is for approximately 6 days a month, which can be spread across a selection of Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Some flexibility possible.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Desirable skills and experience:
A horticultural interest, some experience is desirable
A reasonable level of fitness
A commitment for the duration of the ranger role (1 year)
You may gain:
Practical skills in a competitive industry, new friends, increased employability.
You will have the opportunity to shadow and work with a skilled and knowledgeable horticultural worker in a close knit team.
This role will work to a scheme of skills, to ensure a comprehensive experience.
A horticultural interest, some experience is desirable
A reasonable level of fitness
A commitment for the duration of the ranger role (1 year)
You may gain:
Practical skills in a competitive industry, new friends, increased employability.
You will have the opportunity to shadow and work with a skilled and knowledgeable horticultural worker in a close knit team.
This role will work to a scheme of skills, to ensure a comprehensive experience.
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? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
1 week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
2 hour induction, initial training period approx 1 month, then ongoing supervision and training.
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? No