Gardener
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Opportunities exist for lively, energetic and practical gardening volunteers to help build a community of garden activists growing food in other people's gardens.
The goal this spring is to grow seedlings to plant in other people’s gardens and at the allotments so that we can feed ourselves, our home owners and sell the rest to fund the project.
Tasks include:
- Sow seeds
- Transplant seedlings into pots or into the ground
- Water
- Rake woodchip
- Keep polytunnels tidy
- Pallet wood build projects
What skills do I need?
Someone who has the ability to muck in and has a reasonable fitness level. Someone who can deal with practical challenges and who loves the outdoors and wants to grow things.
Some experience of gardening useful but not essential as training is offered. Willing to work outdoors in changeable weather conditions. Willing to work as part of a team.
Details
- Accessibility
- 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?
When: 04/09/2018 - 04/09/2027
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This opportunity takes place at either at the allotment on Waldgrooms, Dunmow CM6 1DZ,
1 or 2 x 3 hour slots per week.
Location:
This opportunity is available in the following regions:
Uttlesford
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.
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