Green Skills Volunteer
OFFERED BY:
Groundwork Five CountiesLocation(s): Bilborough
Address where volunteering takes place: The Little Walled Garden St Martin’s Road Bilborough Nottingham NG8 3ARHow many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
Want to try out volunteering? Be part of creating the ‘Little Walled Garden’ in Bilborough for 2 days, Gardening, conservation, wildlife, practical green skills, supported by our environment team.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Be part of creating a new outdoor community space! Meet new people, improve your wellbeing and learn practical gardening skills.
‘The Little Walled Garden’ on St Martin’s Road in Bilborough NG8 3AR, is an allotment space that the organisation wants to transform into a community hub, offering activities for the whole family. To get the area ready, Groundwork is offering free green skills training.
Each volunteer will receive two days of learning 121 with our environment coach, outdoor working, exploring interests and expanding on existing skills.
You’ll learn all about looking after a green space and DIY, including sustainable gardening, soil quality, biodiversity and wildlife, making and fixing garden decor and much more. By working together, you will help create a community space for everyone to enjoy and be proud of.
Whether you’re new at outdoors work or want to reconnect with the joy of working in nature, this is for you. It is open to adults of all ages, in or out of work, from any background and ability. We are very excited about this project and are sure volunteers will really enjoy it.
Expect to work outdoors, do some digging, and maybe get a bit muddy.
‘The Little Walled Garden’ on St Martin’s Road in Bilborough NG8 3AR, is an allotment space that the organisation wants to transform into a community hub, offering activities for the whole family. To get the area ready, Groundwork is offering free green skills training.
Each volunteer will receive two days of learning 121 with our environment coach, outdoor working, exploring interests and expanding on existing skills.
You’ll learn all about looking after a green space and DIY, including sustainable gardening, soil quality, biodiversity and wildlife, making and fixing garden decor and much more. By working together, you will help create a community space for everyone to enjoy and be proud of.
Whether you’re new at outdoors work or want to reconnect with the joy of working in nature, this is for you. It is open to adults of all ages, in or out of work, from any background and ability. We are very excited about this project and are sure volunteers will really enjoy it.
Expect to work outdoors, do some digging, and maybe get a bit muddy.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
No prior skills or qualifications needed.
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
19+
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
Uneven ground and access limitations: please contact to discuss we'd be very happy to discuss options/alternatives wherever possible.
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
1 week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
Health & Saftey will be done on the first day
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