Community Rest Garden Volunteer

About the role

Main activities:

• Working as part of a team
• help with the upkeep development and protection of the garden so that it can be enjoyed by everyone
• Any of the below jobs that appeal!
• tidying up
• dead-heading
• weeding borders
• pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• propagating and nursery work
• grass cutting
• woodwork such as making raised beds or furniture from pallets
• being a friendly face for visitors to the garden answering any questions they may have
• helping out with the planned development of the garden
• taking photos or nature journalling

Time Commitment: To be arranged but ideally at least 1hr per month. This can be during opening hours, or doing things like weeding and watering on your own schedule.

Open sessions with Alison Samways from Friends of Elmfield & Community Rest Garden, the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at 11am til 1pm.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Some experience of gardening would be an advantage but not essential
• Enjoy working as part of a team

Training and Support

• An initial induction will be given to all new volunteers
• Volunteers will also be able to learn from fellow volunteers and paid experts
• We will hold regular volunteer meetings to provide an opportunity to give feedback and contribute ideas, as well as meeting other volunteers 

To apply, please click 'Join' or just come along!