Arboretum Volunteer Gardener
OFFERED BY:
Nottingham Green Guardians (project of Nottingham City Council)Location(s): Hyson Green and Arboretum
Address where volunteering takes place: Nottingham Arboretum Waverley Street Nottingham NG7 4HFHow many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
As one of the our Volunteer Gardeners you will work with the grounds team and gardening staff to create beautiful features of planters, raised beds and other floral features at Nottingham Arboretum.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
As one of our Arboretum Volunteer Gardeners you will work with the Gardeners and staff to create beautiful features of planters, raised beds and floral features at Nottingham Arboretum.
We are looking for enthusiastic people who want to make our parks more beautiful and blooming. This could include; • Hand weeding shrub and flower beds • Preparing the ground for planting • Planting new bedding plants • Deheading flowers as necessary • Staking plants as necessary • Watering plants • Edging of lawned areas
Our parks and open spaces have been a lifeline to residents during lockdown, to get out of their homes, exercise and enjoy the benefits that being in nature has for health and wellbeing.
Sessions are held on the third Wednesday of the month from 10am - 1pm approximately.
We need you to help us to beautify these spaces so they can continue to be places for citizens to relax and enjoy, so if you are interested in creating beautiful floral features at Nottingham Arboretum then you can apply now.
We are looking for enthusiastic people who want to make our parks more beautiful and blooming. This could include; • Hand weeding shrub and flower beds • Preparing the ground for planting • Planting new bedding plants • Deheading flowers as necessary • Staking plants as necessary • Watering plants • Edging of lawned areas
Our parks and open spaces have been a lifeline to residents during lockdown, to get out of their homes, exercise and enjoy the benefits that being in nature has for health and wellbeing.
Sessions are held on the third Wednesday of the month from 10am - 1pm approximately.
We need you to help us to beautify these spaces so they can continue to be places for citizens to relax and enjoy, so if you are interested in creating beautiful floral features at Nottingham Arboretum then you can apply now.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
What you will be doing
Hand weeding shrub and flower beds
Preparing the ground for planting
Planting new bedding plants
Deadheading flowers as necessary
Staking plants as necessary
Watering plants
Edging of lawned areas
The skills you need
Motivation and enthusiasm
Good attention to detail
Basic gardening skills
Self-sufficient and can work independently
No specialist skills or knowledge required
Hand weeding shrub and flower beds
Preparing the ground for planting
Planting new bedding plants
Deadheading flowers as necessary
Staking plants as necessary
Watering plants
Edging of lawned areas
The skills you need
Motivation and enthusiasm
Good attention to detail
Basic gardening skills
Self-sufficient and can work independently
No specialist skills or knowledge required
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? No
Age Restrictions:
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
5-7 days
How long to complete training and recruitment?
Training, guidane and supervision given during session
Volunteer Expenses offered? No
Induction and Training offered? No
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? No