Park Volunteering
OFFERED BY:
Nottingham City Council - Parks and Open SpacesLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: There are volunteering opportunities in parks and open spaces across Nottingham How many places are on offer? Several
Purpose of Role:
Volunteering in your local park or open space is great way to help improve your local community, gain new skills, meet new people, get some fresh air and improve your health and wellbeing. As part of our recent campaign to support parks and open spaces we have a calendar of volunteer opportunities for you to get involved with – tasks, sites and times vary so hopefully there is something for you.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
For details of projects and tasks available in the near future, and to register for a place, please visit:
https://www.parksfornottingham.co.uk/areasofwork/volunteering
Where possible bring your own gloves (we will give you a pair if you do not have any). You are welcome to bring along your own (task appropriate) tools if you wish. You will be issued with any relevant tools for the task which will be for your sole use during the session.
Please bring along your own refreshments for the session (we would normally provide these but to keep covid-19 risks to a minimum, we are asking you to bring your own).
That you have a reasonable level of fitness and mobility for the activity described. Please note that some areas where tasks will be carried out will be on uneven ground. If you have any concerns about accessibility for the tasks please contact us for more information.
That you wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing (warm, waterproof and something you don’t mind getting dirty).
If you can no longer attend a session you booked on to, that you contact us so we can offer the place to another volunteer.
If you have symptoms of covid-19 or are in a period of isolation please do not attend volunteering sessions.
We look forward to working alongside you on Nottingham’s parks and open spaces.
https://www.parksfornottingham.co.uk/areasofwork/volunteering
Where possible bring your own gloves (we will give you a pair if you do not have any). You are welcome to bring along your own (task appropriate) tools if you wish. You will be issued with any relevant tools for the task which will be for your sole use during the session.
Please bring along your own refreshments for the session (we would normally provide these but to keep covid-19 risks to a minimum, we are asking you to bring your own).
That you have a reasonable level of fitness and mobility for the activity described. Please note that some areas where tasks will be carried out will be on uneven ground. If you have any concerns about accessibility for the tasks please contact us for more information.
That you wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing (warm, waterproof and something you don’t mind getting dirty).
If you can no longer attend a session you booked on to, that you contact us so we can offer the place to another volunteer.
If you have symptoms of covid-19 or are in a period of isolation please do not attend volunteering sessions.
We look forward to working alongside you on Nottingham’s parks and open spaces.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
To volunteer we ask:
That you are 18 or over. Under 18s can volunteer as long as they are accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult. Each person does need to book on to the session separately though.
That you wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing (warm, waterproof and something you don’t mind getting dirty).
That you are 18 or over. Under 18s can volunteer as long as they are accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult. Each person does need to book on to the session separately though.
That you wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing (warm, waterproof and something you don’t mind getting dirty).
WHEN REQUIRED:
This grid shows when you can volunteer for this opportunity.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? No
Age Restrictions:
Under 18s can volunteer as long as they are accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult.
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? No
Disability restrictions:
If you have any concerns about accessibility for the tasks please contact us for more information.
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
You need to register on the website
How long to complete training and recruitment?
Induction and briefing will take place at each session
Volunteer Expenses offered? No
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? No