Community Garden Team Member
OFFERED BY:
Friends of Lindum GroveLocation(s): Dales
Address where volunteering takes place: Lindum Grove Community Garden Lindum Grove Sneinton Nottingham NG2 3GDHow many places are on offer? Several
Purpose of Role:
Join our team and help create a thriving community garden at Lindum Grove in Sneinton. In this role, you will be maintaining and nurturing the garden, performing tasks such as weeding, watering, and pruning to ensure its health and attractiveness. You'll collaborate with fellow volunteers to plan seasonal planting and crop rotations.
Young volunteers are welcome with their parents.
Young volunteers are welcome with their parents.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
This is an exciting opportunity to support this small, friendly community group to create a vibrant and thriving garden for all to enjoy.
Garden Maintenance:
* Maintain and nurture the garden to ensure its overall health and vitality.
* Perform regular weeding, watering, and pruning to promote the growth of plants and maintain an attractive garden environment.
* Monitor and control pests, diseases, and weeds through appropriate methods, including organic approaches whenever possible.
* Collaborate with other team members members to plan and implement seasonal planting, as well as the rotation of crops and flowers.
Garden Design and Beautification:
* Work with other volunteers to develop and implement creative garden designs that enhance the overall aesthetics of the space.
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM THIS OPPORTUNITY?
* Comprehensive induction, training, and ongoing support.
* Valuable experience in the community sector.
* Experience of networking with a diverse user group.
* Being part of a friendly and diverse team.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND THIS ROLE
* We are proud of having a diverse volunteer base made up of people from different backgrounds and ages. Young volunteers (Under18) are welcome but must be the responsibility of a parent or responsible adult at all times while volunteering in the garden.
We are not currently able to offer volunteer expenses.
Garden Maintenance:
* Maintain and nurture the garden to ensure its overall health and vitality.
* Perform regular weeding, watering, and pruning to promote the growth of plants and maintain an attractive garden environment.
* Monitor and control pests, diseases, and weeds through appropriate methods, including organic approaches whenever possible.
* Collaborate with other team members members to plan and implement seasonal planting, as well as the rotation of crops and flowers.
Garden Design and Beautification:
* Work with other volunteers to develop and implement creative garden designs that enhance the overall aesthetics of the space.
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM THIS OPPORTUNITY?
* Comprehensive induction, training, and ongoing support.
* Valuable experience in the community sector.
* Experience of networking with a diverse user group.
* Being part of a friendly and diverse team.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND THIS ROLE
* We are proud of having a diverse volunteer base made up of people from different backgrounds and ages. Young volunteers (Under18) are welcome but must be the responsibility of a parent or responsible adult at all times while volunteering in the garden.
We are not currently able to offer volunteer expenses.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* You do not need specific skills and experience as training will be provided, but the following will be useful:
* A passion for gardening and a basic knowledge of plant care and maintenance.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Physical stamina and the ability to perform tasks such as lifting, bending, and kneeling for extended periods.
* Previous experience in gardening or landscaping would be welcome but is not mandatory.
* You do not need specific skills and experience as training will be provided, but the following will be useful:
* A passion for gardening and a basic knowledge of plant care and maintenance.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Physical stamina and the ability to perform tasks such as lifting, bending, and kneeling for extended periods.
* Previous experience in gardening or landscaping would be welcome but is not mandatory.
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:
Young volunteers are welcome with their parents
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
Please talk to us about your access needs
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?
This will take place at the start of your first session
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