Grow your Own Allotment Worker
Hosted by: Freedom Community Project
Opportunity Description: Volunteer Allotment Worker - Shuttlewood
The main objective of this role is to plant and harvest fruit and vegetables over the year. You will be responsible for the preparation of the allotment space, planting, sowing, tending, harvesting fruit and vegetables and weeding as and when necessary. You will need to be reliable and committed to regularly attending, have a good sense of humour and have the ability to work with a range of people. Full training will be provided.
The main objective of this role is to plant and harvest fruit and vegetables over the year. You will be responsible for the preparation of the allotment space, planting, sowing, tending, harvesting fruit and vegetables and weeding as and when necessary. You will need to be reliable and committed to regularly attending, have a good sense of humour and have the ability to work with a range of people. Full training will be provided.
Type of Activity: Befriending & Buddying, Community Work, DIY/Odd Jobs, Employee & Group Volunteering, Gardening, General Helping & Practical Work, Outdoors
Areas of Interest: Animals/Wildlife, Conservation/environment, Mental Health, Poverty, Sport & Outdoor Activities, Unemployed, Veterans & Armed Forces, Victim Support, Youth
Skills: Creative, Practical, Leadership, Interpersonal
Who we are looking for:
Requirements: Own vehicle or have access to a vehicle
Suitable for: People with Visual Impairment, Employee Volunteers, Micro, Event, Family, Long Term Commitment, Groups, People with Restricted Memory, Outdoor, University Students, From Your Office, People Seeking Work, With Friends, Short Term Commitment, Older People
Practical considerations: Training provided.
Must be able to travel to the site.
Must be able to conduct physical work.
Must be able to travel to the site.
Must be able to conduct physical work.
Recruitment method: Application Form, Informal Discussion, References
Disabled Access details: Limited wheelchair accessibility.
Any Age/Gender restrictions: None.
Support for volunteers with additional needs: Yes.
Induction Arrangments: Yes.
Insurance Cover: Yes.
Support Available: A project co-ordinator and other volunteers.
Training: Gardening and planting training. Use of tools etc.