Assisting with the maintenance and development of the front garden and back area at George House Trust. 

This is a new role so volunteers will assist in shaping and developing the outdoor space to make our building more user-friendly and inviting.

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FAQs

There are a range of different ways you can support with this role. We are looking for volunteers with a willingness to help with practical tasks and / or volunteers that would like to contribute to the overall feel and design of the outdoor space.

  • Helping to maintain key areas of the garden. This may include; weeding, watering, planting, litter control, crafting planters, general maintenance and using a variety of hand tools;
  • Developing the green space at George House Trust to encourage a sense of community and user friendliness;
  • Developing ideas as a group over the winter months and by spring the group can execute the ideas.

Half a day per month.

George House Trust building and potentially other locations (to be confirmed).

  • This role is suitable for people who have experience in gardening and those without but who are enthusiastic to learn;
  • Practical woodworking experience would be valued but are not necessary;
  • Awareness of health and safety issues in the outdoors and in the use of gardening equipment;
  • Problem solving, creativity and flexible approach;
  • Enjoy working in a team and the ability to communicate between a small team;
  • Enjoying supporting new members to the team;
  • Understanding and complying with confidentiality;
  • Volunteers should work responsibly and safely.

  • Health and safety;
  • Role specific training;
  • Volunteer Induction.

No.

Supervision will be provided by:

  • Volunteer manager.

For further information, or to get involved email rachel@ght.org.uk.

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