Tree Group Volunteer
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.
Volunteers are invited to join a small, dedicated, friendly group who enjoy working in the open air, to plant trees in the Witham area in the autumn and winter months and water them in spring/ summer – maintaining their own fitness and fun social contact as well as Witham’s growing population of trees. Our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/withamtreegroup/)illustrates our activities well.
The current, active group of volunteers are retirees who regularly devote Thursday mornings toWTG activities, but help from others, from schoolchildren to unemployed people to employees taking time off work to volunteer with us, has always been very welcome. Other times could be considered, particularly if a new volunteer able to fill and tow the water bowser came forward. The mid-morning break for coffee or tea and biscuits always provides a welcome opportunity for a chat and a breather. There are no current committee vacancies but volunteers’ ideas and suggestions on a wide range of matters to do with the Group’s activities are welcomed.
What skills do I need?
Reasonable level of fitness for e.g. digging, and for repeatedly filling and carrying full watering cans (ideally two at a time for up to 20 yards).
Availability on Thursday mornings (mostly).
Own car helpful but not essential as lifts to the various sites can be provided.
Interest from a retired driver with their own vehicle suitable for towing a trailer / bowser, and relevant experience, would be especially welcome.
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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WTG activities usually take place between 0830 and 1230 on Thursday mornings. No-one is expected to be available for every session and it is not essential to attend for the whole morning.
Location:
On specific public land around Witham, extending towards Rivenhall
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.
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