Community Gardener
OFFERED BY:
Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Refugee ForumLocation(s): St Ann's
Address where volunteering takes place: 33a Hungerhill Road 33a Hungerhill Road St. Ann's Nottingham NG3 4NBHow many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
Our Grassroots Garden is used by clients, volunteers and staff at Nottingham Refugee Forum. The garden is a beautiful, peaceful place to sit in nature. Our garden also provides produce for our Community Cafe, Cafe Narjis, that provides free meals for our clients.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Looking after the garden: weeding, pruning, digging, watering, composting etc
Seed sowing and planting fruit, flower and vegetables
Growing and harvesting fruit and vegetables for the café.
Looking after the wildlife in the garden.
Seed sowing and planting fruit, flower and vegetables
Growing and harvesting fruit and vegetables for the café.
Looking after the wildlife in the garden.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential
- People with an interest in gardening
- Teamwork
Desirable
- Gardening experience
- People with an interest in gardening
- Teamwork
Desirable
- Gardening experience
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? Yes
Age Restrictions:
18+
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? No
Disability restrictions:
Please note that due to uneven ground, the community garden may not be suitable for volunteers with mobility challenges.
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
1 week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
1 hour
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