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Gardening and ground maintenance volunteer

The Little Potting Club

The Little Potting Club is looking to appoint a gardening and ground maintenance volunteer. 

No gardening experience is necessary however the role will require the use of gardening tools, a drill and other hand tools. The club needs help to look after the veg beds, ground and green maintenance alongside general maintenance such as maintaining veg beds and moving of compost and soil etc. We need help with heavy lifting and general green maintenance such as cutting back, weeding, planting, composting and keeping the area tidy. It is a small space and so not too overwhelming. A volunteer will be there to assist and guide.

Ideally you will carry out these duties on Saturdays between the times of 10am -12pm. However other days can be arranged during any of the week days for a couple of hours. Refreshments are included and the use of the park cabin which has a toilet and kitchen facilities. All tools, PPE and tool training will be provided. This role will require the volunteer to have a DBS check which we can organise. 

What skills do I need?

Able to lift items such as compost bags and wood, move wheelbarrow loads, use gardening hand tools including a battery drill.

When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Details

Ideally either every Saturday or once every other week. If Saturdays are not suitable other days can be arranged.

Where does this role take place?

Whitehall park
Whitehall Road
Rose garden
Darwen
Lancashire
BB3 2LH

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Register your interest
  • Ideal for people interested in
  • Environment
  • Ideal for people who like
  • Gardening
  • Practical Skills
  • Details
  • DBS check required
  • Equal opportunities policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteers covered by insurance

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