Gardener
OFFERED BY:
Green's Windmill TrustLocation(s): Dales
Address where volunteering takes place: Green's Windmill and Science Centre Windmill Lane Sneinton Nottingham NG2 4QBHow many places are on offer? 9
Purpose of Role:
Green's Windmill is a restored and working 19th Century tower mill. Built in 1807 by the father of celebrated scientist and mathematician George Green, it is the only city-based working windmill in the UK.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Green’s Windmill is a restored 19th Century tower mill in Sneinton, and home of famous mathematical physicist George Green. The Green’s Windmill Trust has taken on an allotment next door to the mill, renovating the plot. This has extended the outdoor space, and offers beautiful grounds for the public to enjoy. The large plot needs continuing work to help it flourish.
We are looking for people with an interest in gardening to join our group of friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to develop and tend this plot.
Help care for our allotment. Tasks include;
• All aspects of garden maintenance; weeding, planting, sweeping etc.
• Sowing, planting and harvesting
• Propagation
• Maintenance and upkeep of garden structures
• Watering and feeding
• Development of the allotment project
• Attend meetings as necessary
No gardening experience needed.
We are looking for people with an interest in gardening to join our group of friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to develop and tend this plot.
Help care for our allotment. Tasks include;
• All aspects of garden maintenance; weeding, planting, sweeping etc.
• Sowing, planting and harvesting
• Propagation
• Maintenance and upkeep of garden structures
• Watering and feeding
• Development of the allotment project
• Attend meetings as necessary
No gardening experience needed.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
We are looking for people with an interest in gardening to join our group of friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to develop and tend this plot with a pleasant and helpful manner and willingness to learn.
We also require volunteers with enthusiasm for history and heritage, and an ability to work in a team with volunteers and site staff.
We will make the most of your individual skills and experience and your time with us will be rewarded in many ways. We will celebrate our achievements as a team with volunteer parties, project launches and occasional incentives such as day trips
We also require volunteers with enthusiasm for history and heritage, and an ability to work in a team with volunteers and site staff.
We will make the most of your individual skills and experience and your time with us will be rewarded in many ways. We will celebrate our achievements as a team with volunteer parties, project launches and occasional incentives such as day trips
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
16+
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
Green's Mill is situated on a hilltop 30 metres from the main car park off Windmill Lane. There are several flights of steps between the car park and windmill.
However, car and minibus parking is available for wheelchair users and visitors with mobility.
With the exception of the upper floors of the windmill, everything is at ground level.
However, car and minibus parking is available for wheelchair users and visitors with mobility.
With the exception of the upper floors of the windmill, everything is at ground level.
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?
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