Community Growing Space: Chadwell Volunteer
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.
To support in maintaining a community garden and growing space alongside other local volunteers and staff. Tasks will include:
- seed sowing in a polytunnel or directly into beds
- weeding
- pruning
- watering
- growing structure to support climbing plants
- cloches and fleeces to protect against frost and extend the season
- harvesting
- composting
- soil improvement
The produce will be shared between the gardening group and can be used to contribute to the local community pantry.
Organisation address
Chadwell Library,
Brentwood Road,
Chadwell St Mary
Essex
RM16 4JP
What skills do I need?
Previous experience in gardening or growing would help but is not essential for this role.
We are here to support those who would like to expand their knowledge and learn new skills.
Details
- Accessibility
- Data Protection policy
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
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This is flexible but have to volunteer when the library is open. The library opens Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am to 5pm and also on a Saturday from 10am to 1pm.
Location:
This opportunity is available in the following regions:
Thurrock
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.
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