We are a community project set up in 2019. Run by volunteers. Providing a safe space for our community to enjoy the outdoor, gardening and sustainability, woodwork and socializing. We have a small garden centre, Forest school area and athe Queens canopy orchard.
Duration: Ongoing
When can volunteers volunteer? Weekly
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Tasks the volunteer will be required to do: Customer service in the garden centre.
Watering, repotting and general garden maintenance.
Watering, weeding and groundskeeping of community plots and growing spaces.
Growing of fruit, vegetables and herbs from seed to use in the café, sell or give away to local charities / foodbanks
Support to plan and deliver community events on site
Support to host and coordinate workshops, community groups and workdays on site
To notify Volunteer Manager if unable to attend as agreed
To use initiative to undertake tasks with and without direction
To undertake volunteer activities to the best of your ability with dedication and commitment
To wear appropriate footwear and clothing for volunteer activity.
To follow the terms and conditions, operating procedures and comply with the Projects code of conduct at all times.
To be aware of surrounding environment at all times to minimise risks.
To only use tools and equipment that have clearance to use safely.
Training: All or any training required will be given by a member of the team.
Requirements: Relevant qualification or training, Willing to travel by public transport or find own way to volunteering location
Skill and Qualifications Required: No skills requires however if you have any qualifications or skill that you think may benefit the Project then please let us know.
Areas of Interest: Community, Community centre, Customer Services, Environment, Health and wellbeing
Opportunity suitable for: Employee Volunteers, Event, Long term commitment, Older people, Outdoor, People seeking work, People with restricted mobility, Other, 18 and over
What activities will the volunteer do? Customer Services, Gardening, Lending a helping hand, Outdoors
Skills gained in this role: Listening, Organising, Outdoor work, Talking to others, Teamwork
Home based opportunity? No
DBS Check Required: No
About the host organisation
Hosted by: Hattersley Community Big Garden Project
Organisation Profile: We are a registered CIC Non Profit Organisation, situated near Union Close off Hattersley Road West, in Hattersley. We run a community led garden project, the aim of which is to provide opportunities for those with mental health or those who just want to contribute their time and skills, to help develop an area in which to relax, to maybe learn some new skills or learn how to grow your own food.
We link in with local primary schools to arrange visits to the area to attend workshops that teach the children how to identify a variety of garden wildlife, as well as classes on composting, recycling and understanding how to grow food. We also have classes for adults on upcycling, garden DIY, basic woodwork and horticulture.
The area is in development and has the support and backing of local GP surgery's, schools and housing associations. There are plans to create a café, garden centre, meeting places for hire and hosting events.
We are in need of volunteers who are skilled woodworkers/carpenters, electricians, grounds maintenance workers, gardeners, assistance to coordinate school children's visits (DBS Required) and anyone who can spare a few hours a week to help develop a protected site into an area of outstanding natural beauty and resource, so that the entire community can benefit from it.
